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Supporting Forests and Forest Products to Deliver Their Maximum Benefits to Climate, Biodiversity, and Prosperity

Axum — Fri, 17 May 2024 14:24:17 +0000

The Climate Smart Forest Economy Program (CSFEP) partners with communities to build radically new economies that balance ecosystem needs and pressing human needs. It helps regions identify how careful use of bio-based products can provide a low-carbon solution for their biggest challenges while generating revenue for sustainably managing landscapes, especially forests. CSFEP is forest-first, so… Read More »

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Accelerating African AI Innovation

Axum — Fri, 17 May 2024 14:19:24 +0000

Artificial intelligence (AI), a critical driver of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), has the potential to transform all aspects of life. For Africa, this opportunity is significant but requires nuanced consideration. Research by Microsoft suggests that technology has the potential to contribute up to $15.7 trillion to the global economy by 2030. $1.2 trillion of… Read More »

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Unlocking Social Entrepreneurship

Axum — Fri, 17 May 2024 14:15:21 +0000

Africa faces a range of complex challenges that require innovation, critical thinking, and a deep understanding of what it takes to shift systems. These include tackling the climate crisis, facilitating access to healthcare, addressing food insecurity and rising inequality, all of which are becoming increasingly interrelated. But at the same time, the continent is home… Read More »

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Driving Biodiversity Conservation

Axum — Wed, 03 Apr 2024 10:09:41 +0000

Biodiversity loss is a pressing global concern, with only 16% of the required funding accessible. In 2021, Axum staff investigated and launched the Biodiversity Investments – Researcher & Accelerator (BIRA), Africa’s First Biodiversity Accelerator, which aims to bridge the staggering US$700 billion funding gap, connecting on-the-ground initiatives and investors. BIRA works in partnership with FSD… Read More »

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Bio-Smart Sustainable Architecture

Axum — Sun, 03 Mar 2024 13:02:59 +0000

World-renowned architect, educator and urbanist Mokena Makeka, Partner at Axum, designs an Africa first- a medium-rise bio-smart office block using sustainable indigenous African wood to reach net-zero targets and FLOW- the Future of Living within One World principles. Location: Libreville, Gabon

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Transforming Education Systems in Africa: How Elimu-Soko is Driving Change

Axum — Sun, 03 Mar 2024 10:08:32 +0000

While significant strides have been made to increase access to education in Africa, gaps remain in the quality of learning, especially in rural and marginalized communities. Only 18% of primary-school-age children in Sub-Saharan Africa achieve minimum proficiency in reading and mathematics, even though most children are enrolled in school. To address this challenge, our team… Read More »

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