Africa’s Economic Future: Less talk, more action – Prof. Douglas Boateng.
Africa is at a crossroads. With a collective GDP of $2.6 trillion, the continent lags behind global economic powerhouses such as China ($17.5 trillion), the United States ($25 trillion), and India ($4 trillion). Even smaller European nations like the United Kingdom and France outpace Africa, with GDPs of $3.5 trillion and $3.1 trillion, respectively. This stark contrast raises a crucial question for Africa’s leaders, policymakers, and business executives: Can any African country achieve a GDP of at least one trillion dollars by 2063? Or is it time for a more ambitious and unified vision; an integrated United States of Africa,...
