Africa’s population is booming, but will this growth become a burden or a breakthrough?. In this working paper, Dr Jakkie Cilliers explores how Africa’s demographic future could shape not only the continent’s prosperity but also Europe’s. The paper makes a compelling case for why.

𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮’𝘀 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲, 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲’𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲. Europe’s future depends more on Africa’s demographic transition than it may realise. In our latest blog, Dr Jakkie Cilliers and Dr Julia Baum, together with Dr Gijsbert Werner, unpack why advancing Africa’s demographic.

How far can Burkina Faso’s economy go by 2043?. With bold reforms, Burkina Faso’s GDP could triple to US$82.6 billion, positioning it as the 16th-largest economy in Africa. Our latest report breaks down how targeted investments across 8 key sectors, from governance to

𝙍𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙮 𝙩𝙤 𝙨𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙚 𝙒𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝘼𝙛𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙖’𝙨 𝙛𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚?. The ISS Dakar Junior Fellowship Programme is calling the next generation of bold, brilliant changemakers!. If you're a passionate young West African under 30 with a Master’s degree and a drive to tackle security,

Is South Africa’s foreign policy lost in translation?. In our latest blog, Dr Jakkie Cilliers argues that South Africa’s muddled diplomatic priorities under the GNU may be missing its biggest economic opportunity, Africa itself. 𝘿𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙛𝙪𝙡𝙡 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙙:.

𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙜𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙨 𝙪𝙨 𝙝𝙤𝙥𝙚. On 18 July, we marked #NelsonMandelaDay with reflections on legacy, resilience & purpose. At AFI, Madiba’s vision inspires our work to shape a just, inclusive & future-ready Africa. #ISSafrica #AfricanFutures #Foresight #Leadership

Nigeria’s population is rising fast, but can its governance keep up?. In our latest blog, Nurulhudah Okwayo explores how strategic foresight and anticipatory governance can help Nigeria move from crisis response to long-term resilience. 𝙍𝙚𝙖𝙙 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚:

Which sectors will drive South Africa’s growth by 2043?. Our latest report highlights four high-impact sectors, with manufacturing alone projected to grow its share of GDP from 11.6% to 18.8%. 𝘿𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙛𝙪𝙡𝙡 𝙧𝙚𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙛𝙞𝙣𝙙 𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚:.🔗

Africa’s manufacturing sector holds promise, but barriers like infrastructure gaps, skills shortages and fragmented policies continue to stifle progress. In our latest blog, Dr Marvellous Ngundu discusses how coordinated investment, regional coordination and smart policy can.

🇿🇦 What does SA’s new GNU mean for the country’s future?. This week, we hosted a public dialogue with 250+ participants unpacking the GNU’s long-term implications. Missed it? Watch here: Explore our report:

Ghana is going digital, fast. but will it be enough to shift its growth trajectory?. In our latest blog, Dr Jakkie Cilliers explores how digitisation, paired with demographic shifts, could unlock Ghana’s long-awaited economic take-off. Read the blog:

🇸🇸 South Sudan turns 14 today! Happy Independence Day!. From conflict to courage, its journey reflects resilience and rising potential. By 2043, extreme poverty could fall from 79.4% to 27.7%, lifting 3.2 million people. Explore our scenario further:

Can Africa afford to ignore the rise of killer robots?. Kyle Hiebert explores why the continent must urgently engage in regulating autonomous weapons. 🔗 Read more:

24 hours to go!. Will 🇿🇦 South Africa’s GNU lead bold reforms or deepen the gridlock?. Join experts as they unpack SA’s future using new scenario modelling. 8 July | 11:00–12:30. Register: 𝙀𝙭𝙥𝙡𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙧𝙚𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩:

Happy Independence Day to 🇨🇻 Cabo Verde & 🇩🇿 Algeria!. Their futures shine bright under Agenda 2063:. Cabo Verde: +$3.5bn growth, poverty drops to 3.6%.Dive deeper: Algeria: +59.8% GDP boost by 2043.Dive deeper:

𝗕𝘂𝗿𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗳𝗹𝗶𝗽 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆!. From importing over half its food to producing a surplus by 2043, agriculture reform makes it possible. 𝘿𝙞𝙨𝙘𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚:

South Africa and Nigeria: Same challenge, different playbooks. Read our latest blog by Dr Jakkie Cilliers’ on why divergent strategies for informality are key to growth in Africa’s largest economies. 𝙍𝙚𝙖𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙗𝙡𝙤𝙜:

South Africa and Nigeria: Same challenge, different playbooks. Read our latest blog by Dr Jakkie Cilliers’ on why divergent strategies for informality are key to growth in Africa’s largest economies. 𝙍𝙚𝙖𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙗𝙡𝙤𝙜:

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🇿🇦 Will South Africa’s GNU drive reform or deepen gridlock?.Join top experts & policymakers on 8 July as we explore SA’s two futures through new scenario modelling. 11:00–12:30 SAST | Online - Register: View our country report: