Africa

En Afrique, « la couverture santé universelle est un enjeu moral »

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Lemonde.fr (10.07.2019) Elisabeth Paul, coordinatrice scientifique du projet ARC Effi-Santé à l’Université de Liège, décrypte les enjeux pour le continent d’une assurance de soins minimum.

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Africa
Global challenges
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insight2impact | Africa’s digital platforms database

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Search and navigate 277 online digital platforms across 8 countries. This interactive database provides a rare insight into the rise of African digital platforms and how they are connecting consumers and providers across Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia. Use this tool to navigate through various attributes of digital platforms, including the types of products and services offered, and the types of payment methods allowed, on each platform.

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Africa
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Information and communication technology
Service quality
Digital Economy Topical Cluster
Digital Platforms
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How are African digital platforms shaping the economic development conversation? – Cenfri

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African digital platforms are giving rise to new financial needs; creating and bridging barriers to financial and economic inclusion; and revolutionising the informal economic activities of merchants and individuals.

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Africa
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Information and communication technology
Digital Economy Topical Cluster
Digital Platforms
Economic impact
Labour market
Societal Impact
Digital Economy Observatory : Only Tags
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The rise of African digital platforms – Cenfri

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Early findings from our African digital platforms and the future of financial services research An increasingly digital and connected Africa is providing new ways for entrepreneurs and consumers to participate in the economy.

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Africa
Topics
Information and communication technology
Investment
Digital Economy Topical Cluster
Digital Platforms
Economic impact
Digital Economy Observatory : Only Tags
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Research ICT Africa

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Research ICT Africa conducts  multidisciplinary research on digital governance, policy and regulation that facilitates evidence-based and informed policy making for improved access, use and application of digital technologies for social and economic development in Africa.

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Africa
Global challenges
Topics
Information and communication technology
Digital Economy Topical Cluster
Digital Platforms
Digital Economy Observatory : Only Tags
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Smart Africa

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SMART Africa is a bold and innovative commitment from African Heads of State and Government to accelerate sustainable socioeconomic development on the continent, ushering Africa into a knowledge economy through affordable access to Broadband and usage of Information and Communications Technologies.

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Africa
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Information and communication technology
Digital Economy Topical Cluster
Digital Platforms
Economic impact
Labour market
Societal Impact
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Transform Africa Summit 2019

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The Transform Africa Summit is the Smart Africa flagship event. Following four successful editions, the fifth Summit will take place in Kigali, Rwanda, from 14 – 17 May 2019. Under the theme “Boosting Africa’s Digital Economy”, the Summit is expected to attract over 4,000 participants, including Heads of State and Government, First Ladies, UN Broadband Commissioners, Ministers, Regulators, Mayors & Governors, Public & Private Sector, International Organizations, Industry Leaders, Investors, Entrepreneurs, Young Innovators, Civil Society and Academia.

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Africa
Global challenges
Topics
Information and communication technology
Digital Economy Topical Cluster
Digital Platforms
Economic impact
Labour market
Digital Economy Observatory : Only Tags
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How the gig economy could help power Africa's growth

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World Economic Forum (17.06.2019) By introducing portable benefits for gig workers, African governments and digital platforms can help to power the continent’s future growth. Otherwise, these platforms will lose top talent, countries will miss out on potential tax revenue, and Africa will fail to reap the full benefits of the digital revolution.

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Africa
Global challenges
Digital Economy Topical Cluster
Digital Platforms
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Non au retour du tâcheronnage ! | Alternatives Economiques

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Le constat est alarmant dans le monde du travail. La pénurie de travail et la stigmatisation à l’embauche offrent un boulevard aux plates-formes américaines pour recruter. Ce modèle, si on peut le qualifier ainsi, fragilise ces nouveaux embauchés et produit encore plus de précarité avec l’absence de protection sociale.  Dénoncer ces méthodes est bien là l’essentiel, car il s’agit en effet d’une vraie cause, d’un combat pour la préservation de notre modèle social unique au monde.

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Africa
Americas
Asia
Europe
Topics
Employment of young workers
Safety and health at work
Social policies & programmes
Digital Economy Topical Cluster
Digital Platforms
Economic impact
Labour market
Societal Impact
Business processes
Digital Economy Observatory : Only Tags
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Le champignon microscopique “Candida auris”, une menace grandissante pour la santé publique

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Une mystérieuse infection due à un champignon résistant aux traitements se développe dans le monde, et ce dans un climat de secret

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Africa
Americas
Asia
Europe
Global challenges
Topics
Health promotion
Medical care
Health insurance
Shocks & extreme events
Natural disasters
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