Value unearthed: Africa's mineral resources strategy shift
African nations are striving to maximize the value of their mineral resources within the global supply chain. However, they face hurdles such as infrastructure gaps, technological limitations, and complex regulatory frameworks. Overcoming these challenges requires concerted efforts to improve infrastructure, foster technology transfer, and streamline regulations, will the continent manage to overcome them? Find out in our latest podcast
Our panel of experts for this podcast are
- Patience Mususa, senior researcher at the Nordic Africa Institute
- Grasian Mkodzongi Postdoctoral Fellow at the Centre for African Studies at University of Cape Town
- Patricia Inonge Mweene, jewellery designer and entrepreneur in the Zambian gemstone industry
Reading list
Compiled by the NAI Library:
- Africa and sustainable global value chains
External link, opens in new window.
Regina Frei, Sherwat Ibrahim, Temidayo Akenroye, editors., 2022 - Natural resource-based development in Africa : panacea or Pandora's box? External link, opens in new window.
Edited by Nathan Andrews, J. Andrew Grant, and Jesse Salah Ovadia, 2022 [open access] - Global gold production touching ground : expansion, informalization, and technological innovation External link, opens in new window.
Boris Verbrugge and Sara Greenen editors, 2020 - Minerals in Africa : opportunities for the continent's industrialisation External link, opens in new window.
Francis P. Gudyanga, 2020
More titles External link, opens in new window. on Mineral resources in Africa
The Nordic Africa Podcast is a series of discussions where we talk to political scientists, anthropologists, economists and other researchers about current issues and trends in Africa. We analyse the choices of African leaders, we challenge dominant narratives about the continent, and occasionally, we look into the crystal ball to see where Africa is headed. Hosts Heba Habib and Henrik Alfredsson and guesting experts guide us toward a deepened understanding of Africa’s role on the global scene.
Previous episodes
-
Value unearthed : Africa's mineral resources strategy shift
African nations are striving to maximize the value of their mineral resources within the global supply chain. However, they face hurdles such as...
Listen here
-
Researcher “ECOWAS is now in damage control mode”
Join us in our latest podcast episode as we delve into the recent decision by Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger (now known as the Alliance of Sahelian...
Listen here
-
Field of dreams: the politics and power of the Africa Cup of Nations
The Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, was kicked off earlier this month and will go on until 11 February when the final will be played in Abidjan, the...
Listen here
-
Climate change and security challenges in the Sahel
West Africa and the Sahel are one of the regions where people are most affected by climate change in the world. With global warming, access to land,...
Listen here
-
What’s next for Russia in Africa?
In recent years, Russia has emerged as a prominent external actor on the continent, forging deeper ties in North Africa, extending its reach in the...
Listen here