African Think Tanks Brainstorm Their Future

Many African states are on a path towards political and economic transformation – an effort that often means complex choices for leaders and policymakers. For think tanks on the continent, it’s a crucial opportunity to provide governments with options for development based on sound local research. Scores of think tanks from Africa and around the world met recently in Pretoria, South Africa, to discuss ways to meet the challenge. The summit was co-organized by The...

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