Rural Africa
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Rural Electrification, Internet Connectivity and Other Reports
Jul 16, 2018Every week, RuralReporters.com collate reports on development issues in rural Africa and its environs. This report includes some of our top picks from recent must-read research, interviews, blogs, and in-depth articles, carefully selected to help you... -
This Affordable Toilet Could Help More Villages Achieve An Open Defecation Free (ODF) Status
Apr 3, 2018Mzimba, Malawi – Nellie Mtonga from Chimanga Machila Langa Village of Manyamula Agriculture Extension Planning Area in Malawi’s northern district of Mzimba will no longer be bothered with the encumbrance of erecting a new latrine regularly as... -
Increasing Access To Safe Water In Rural Malawi
Apr 1, 2018Phazima, Malawi – Access to safe water has always been a cause of apprehension for Maureen Phiri from Phazima Village in Malawi’s northern district of Mzimba. With the nearest source for safe water at an approximate... -
Two Zimbabweans among top 16 finalists in Next Einstein Forum innovation competition
Mar 27, 2018By Andrew Mambondiyani Kigali, Rwanda – The Next Einstein Forum (NEF), an initiative of the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) in partnership with the Robert Bosch Stiftung, has announced the top 16 finalists for its... -
Malawi: Rural Farmers Embrace Winter Cropping Along River And Stream To Improve Crop Yield
Jan 29, 2018In Malawi, winter cropping along river and stream has tremendously improved lives of many rural farmers by making their household food secure while at the same time enabling them to earn money from their business. By... -
Will A New Financing Model Enable Small-Scale Farmers Save Nigeria From Food Crisis?
Jan 26, 2018By Gbenga Ogundare In 2017, the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) warned Nigeria against impending famine and malnutrition. The IFPRI Director-General, Shenggen Fan, said Africa’s most populous country has been sliding down the scale of... -
Economic Transformation of Africa’s Rural Areas Key to Curtailing Migration
Dec 19, 2017African Development Bank Group – On the occasion of International Migrants Day, December 18, the African Development Bank calls on African countries to reconstruct rural areas from zones of economic misery to zones of economic prosperity. This... -
Inclusive Economy in Rural Africa and Other Reports
Aug 28, 2017Every week, RuralReporters.com collate reports on development issues in rural Africa and its environs. This report includes some of our top picks from recent must-read research, interviews, blogs, and in-depth articles, carefully selected to help you... -
Kenya Elections: Why Political Parties Must Meaningfully Engage Young People
Jul 6, 2017By Robert Aseda As the electioneering period gets to a high fever pitch, it’s not uncommon to hear politicians across the aisle announce audacious plans concerning what they are going to do for different age-groups, including... -
Opinion: Four Lessons From My First Attempt At Escaping Poverty
Jun 26, 2017Growing up poor in Nigeria means living helplessly in a deep depth of despair. Or rise to the challenge of eliminating poverty by going after any legal job that pops up on your radar. As a...