Posts tagged Development
Lesotho: A Country that the U.S. Has Certainly Heard of–and Economically Swayed
Lesotho: A Country that the U.S. Has Certainly Heard of–and Economically Swayed

Lesotho and the United States have a long history of diplomatic relations, a relationship  that was recently dismissed by President Trump as an ‘unknown country.’ However, Lesotho and the United States maintain strong economic ties and Lesotho remains a prominent figure in regional and international affairs.

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AfricaBy Katie KunkleLesotho, Sub-Saharan Africa, U.S.-Africa Relations, Donald Trump, Development
Will Nigeria’s Infrastructure Gaps Push it Closer to China?
Will Nigeria’s Infrastructure Gaps Push it Closer to China?

One of the biggest, if not the biggest, challenges to Nigeria’s economic growth is its lack of quality infrastructure. To compete on the global stage and address problems such as poverty and lagging human development, Nigeria needs improved infrastructure to service its economy and development goals.

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AfricaBy Tammy DongNigeria, China, Infrastructure, Development, energy, climate, power, BRI, belt and road, sovereign debt