- Although still by far the world's least developed region, Africa is considered a continent of growth.
- Between 2020 and 2040, the population in Africa will grow by more than 700 million to more than two billion people.
- Economic output is growing even faster than the population. High growth rates are the rule, especially in the countries south of the Sahara. By 2050, Africa could achieve a significantly higher share of global economic output. New and broader consumer markets are emerging as a result of the growing middle class.
- The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is intended to promote intra-African trade, expand Africa's regional and continental integration, and further develop the industrial, manufacturing sector of the African economy.
Agriculture, the financial sector, infrastructure projects and the mining and processing of raw materials promise high growth potential. - More and more African governments are promoting entrepreneurship. A vibrant start-up scene is developing, especially in the megacities, both online and offline.
Future Stories
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Quellen
Hier finden Sie weitere Publikationen zum Trend.
- Blume, Jakob (2022): Afrikas rohstoffreiche Staaten wollen eigene Batterie-Lieferkette aufbauen
- Brookings (2022): Foresight Africa. Top priorities for the continent in 2022
- Brookings (2022): From subsistence to disruptive innovation: Africa, the Fourth Industrial Revolution, and the future of jobs
- Endeavor (2022): The Inflection Point: Africa's digital economy is poised to take off
- IEA (2022): Africa Energy Outlook 2022
- International Monetary Fund (2022): Regional Economic Outlook. Sub-Saharan Africa. A New Shock and Little Room to Maneuver
- McKinsey & Company (2022): Power to move: Accelerating the electric transport transition in sub-Saharan Africa
- McKinsey & Company (2022): The future of African oil and gas: Positioning for the energy transition
- OECD (2022): The Economic Power of Africa's Cities
- Petereit, Dieter (2022): Cardano-Gründer: Afrika wird bis 2050 reichster Kontinent – Krypto sei Dank
- Peters, Maren (2022): Von wegen Krisenkontinent: Afrika ist ein Zukunftsmarkt
- Rystad Energy (2022): Gas output from Sub-Saharan Africa set to double by 2030
- Wood Mackenzie (2022): Utility evolution in Africa to reshape global electricity demand
- African Development Bank Group (2021): African Economy Outlook 2021
- Atlantic Council (2021): North Africa 2030. What the future holds for the region
- Bearak, Max et al. (2021): Africa's Rising Cities. How Africa will become the center of the world’s urban future
- Brooking (2021): Foresight Africa 2021
- Cognizant (2021): 21 places of the future. Where is the future of work?
- EU Institute for Security Studies (2021): African Futures 2030. Free trade, peace and prosperity
- McKinsey & Company (2021): Green Africa: A growth and resilience agenda for the continent
- Pwc (2021): Africa Energy Review. The global race to net zero by 2050 is accelerating. Will Africa realise a transition or become a stranded asset?
- Ruohomäki, Olli (2021): African Megatrends. Looking over the horizon into the future