Forward-thinking policy analysis for Africa's decision-makers
We conduct independent research on Africa’s development prospects using a dynamic, and continually updated forecasting platform to understand the potential progress of the African continent. We provide decision-makers, civil society, and experts with forward-thinking policy analysis to plan key development pathways.
Featured Geography
Morocco
Morocco stands at a significant crossroads, poised for substantial growth by 2043. With a unique geographic position, Morocco has considerable geopolitical and economic leverage. Despite challenges like water scarcity, energy dependence and regional disputes, Morocco's strategic investments in infrastructure, education and governance reforms present substantial opportunities for long-term stability and success by 2043.
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Agriculture
Although there are promising developments in several African countries, the continent has yet to have a modern revolution in agricultural production. The impact of the Agriculture scenario is impressive, with Africa’s agriculture production volumes more than doubling in the next two decades. Raising agricultural productivity serves as a foundation for broader sustained economic development.
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Africa in the World
Africa’s foreign policy and development efforts should unequivocally support the policies and approaches that would advance the Sustainable ‘best of world’ objective through greater convergence and more robust, more effective continental institutions, which support and sustain Africa’s aspirations and values as enshrined in Agenda 2063. The priority for African leadership is to focus laser-like on every obstacle to maximise its sustainable development prospects.
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All geographies in Africa
Countries
The Current Path forecast for each of 54 countries and an ambitious positive scenario on Demographics and Health, Agriculture, Education, Manufacturing, AfCFTA, Large Infrastructure and Leapfrogging, Financial Flows, and Governance, and a combined scenario.
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- Algeria
- Angola
- Benin
- Botswana
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- Cameroon
- Cape Verde
- Central African Republic
- Chad
- Comoros
- Côte d'Ivoire
- DR Congo
- Djibouti
- Egypt
- Equatorial Guinea
- Eritrea
- Eswatini
- Ethiopia
- Gabon
- Gambia
- Ghana
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
- Kenya
- Lesotho
- Liberia
- Libya
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Mali
- Mauritania
- Mauritius
- Morocco
- Mozambique
- Namibia
- Niger
- Nigeria
- Republic of the Congo
- Rwanda
- São Tomé and Príncipe
- Senegal
- Seychelles
- Sierra Leone
- Somalia
- South Africa
- South Sudan
- Sudan
- Tanzania
- Togo
- Tunisia
- Uganda
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
Regions
The Current Path forecast for Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, and North Africa, and an ambitious positive scenario on Demographics and Health, Agriculture, Education, Manufacturing, AfCFTA, Large Infrastructure and Leapfrogging, Financial Flows, and Governance, and a combined scenario.
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- North Africa
- Sub-Saharan Africa
- Africa
Regional Economic Communities
The Current Path forecast for key Regional Economic Communities, and an ambitious positive scenario on Demographics and Health, Agriculture, Education, Manufacturing, AfCFTA, Large Infrastructure and Leapfrogging, Financial Flows, and Governance, and a combined scenario.
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- AMU
- CEN-SAD
- COMESA
- EAC
- ECOWAS
- ECCAS
- IGAD
- SADC
- ECOWAS
Income groups
The Current Path forecasts for the World Bank country income groups, and an ambitious positive scenario on Demographics and Health, Agriculture, Education, Manufacturing, AfCFTA, Large Infrastructure and Leapfrogging, Financial Flows, and Governance, and a combined scenario.
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- Low-income Africa
- Lower middle-income Africa
- Upper middle-income Africa
- High-income Africa
Africa's Current Path, 16 thematic futures and a Combined Agenda 2063 scenario
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