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Why smallholder farmers are key to African, global food security

Why smallholder farmers are key to African, global food security

One of the main challenges before the 5th United Nations Conference on Least Developed Countries (LDC5) taking place in Qatar is how to unlock the potential of smallholder farmers. What can be done to increase their prosperity and improve food security? Global agriculture is at a crossroads. The planet is home to 8 billion people, a total which the UN predicts will rise to 10 billion by 2050. At the same time global food insecurity is rising due to the unprecedented rate of soil degradation and the increased frequency and severity of climate shocks, the pandemic, and regional conflicts. To…
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Afropolitan: Can a digital nation create abundance for Africa?

Afropolitan: Can a digital nation create abundance for Africa?

Is it possible to build the type of country that meets the needs of its citizens without the misaligned values that stand in the way today? Moky Makura explores a bold new vision aimed at building a digital nation across Africa and the diaspora. A very patriotic friend recently shared his frustrations and some of the challenges he experienced serving his country in a highly political role on the continent.  I could discern the strong sense of loyalty and love-for-country underlying the deep feelings of disappointment and dissatisfaction at the status quo. It felt like he had given up on his Africa dream…
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Maximizing the Potential of 5G with Active Assurance

Maximizing the Potential of 5G with Active Assurance

As service providers of all tiers begin to deploy and integrate with 5G networks, they face a host of new challenges and opportunities. The promise of increased data speeds, network slicing, and ultra-low latency brings enormous potential for innovation and growth. However, the complexity of 5G networks also presents new challenges for ensuring service quality and reliability. Disaggregation, virtualization, and dynamic changes are difficult enough to manage, but just as challenging is understanding what’s affecting the parts of the network you might not even own. Active assurance with full network visibility is essential for success. In this webinar, we will…
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