Category: Economic Development

Preamble: When Ancient Intelligence Meets Digital Futures Long before silicon chips, algorithms, and artificial intelligence defined human progress, civilizations were already engineering intelligence through simple yet powerful tools. Among the most enduring of these tools is the abacus, a cognitive instrument dating back over 4,000 years, used across Mesopotamia, China, Japan, and few African economies…

Guangzhou Maritime University (P. R. OF China) and the DevAfrica Institute (Ghana, South Africa, The UK) Collaboratively Call for… Project Preamble China International College Students’ Innovation Competition has been successfully held for nine times since its launch in 2015. It has attracted student participants from thousands of universities across five continents, making it the largest…

中国国际大学生创新大赛（2026）国际参赛项目邀请函 (Chinese Language) Competition Introduction 中国国际大学生创新大赛（原“互联网+”）自2015年启动以来，已成功举办九届，共有来自全球五 大洲百国千校的大学生参赛，已成为参赛规模最大的全球性创新创业赛事。2026年，中国国际大 学生创新大赛将于近期举办，广州航海学院诚挚邀请创新创业优秀青年积极参加。 Eligibility 大赛以团队为单位报名参赛，每个团队成员不少于2人，不多于15人（含团队负责人）。 参赛团队所有成员须为具有国外普通高等院校学籍的在校生或毕业5年以内的毕业生(即2019年之 后的毕业生，下同)，参赛申报人须为团队负责人，根据团队负责人的国外院校学籍或学历确定参 赛团队所代表的参赛学校，且代表的参赛学校具有唯一性。国外院校是指设立在国外、有独立办 学资质、可独立授予学生国外学历或学位的普通高等学校及专科院校。具有国外院校学籍是指已 在国外院校注册、且具备获授国外院校学历或学位的资格。 Entry Requirements 1.参赛项目能够紧密结合经济社会各领域现实需求，充分体现项目在新工科、新医科、新农科、 新文科方面取得的成果，培育新产品、新服务、新业态、新模式，促进制造业、农业、卫生、能 源、环保、战略性新兴产业等产业转型升级，促进数字技术与教育、医疗、交通、金融、消费生 活、文化传播等深度融合。 2.参赛项目应弘扬正能量，践行社会主义核心价值观，真实、健康、合法。不得含有任何违反 《中华人民共和国宪法》及其他法律法规的内容。所涉及的发明创造、专利技术、资源等必须拥 有清晰合法的知识产权或物权。如有抄袭盗用他人成果、提供虚假材料等违反相关法律法规和违 背大赛精神的行为，一经发现即刻丧失参赛资格、所获奖项等相关权利，并自负一切法律责任。 3.参赛人员年龄不超过35岁（1991年3月1日及以后出生） Competition tracks and Registration methods 国际参赛项目参加高教主赛道比赛，根据参赛申报人所处学习阶段，项目分为本科生组、研究生 组。根据项目所处的创业阶段，本科生组和研究生组均内设创意组、初创组、成长组。 如有符合条件的创业项目可以联系广州航海学院闫昱彤博士。 Deadline: 4th March 2026 闫昱彤（Dr Yan） Dr. Lucy Anning lucyann@devafricainstitute.org

The idea for Eternal Savannah Voices of African Renaissance in Sustainable Futures was born out of a conviction that Africa’s development discourse must be reframed from within. For far too long, the continent’s story has been narrated through external prisms that often emphasize deficits rather than possibilities. This volume seeks to shift that paradigm by assembling a…

For the very first time in history, a team of 24 leading Chinese universities tripped the Confucius Institute in the University of Ghana, Legon for an educational exhibition. Given that the director, Dr. Lucy Anning happens to be an alumni of two universities among the representing universities, DevAfrica Institute had the opportunity to engage in…

In a groundbreaking move, Rwanda is embarking on a transformative journey in the field of nuclear energy. The East African nation has entered into a significant agreement with Dual Fluid Energy Inc., a Canadian-German company, to construct a cutting-edge test nuclear reactor. This reactor will harness a revolutionary technology developed by the startup, employing liquid…

Amidst global economic challenges, Africa’s entrepreneurial spirit shines bright as innovative startups and small businesses drive economic growth. Discover the success stories of entrepreneurs who have overcome obstacles and created thriving businesses. Our comprehensive analysis delves into the latest trends, opportunities, and government initiatives that are propelling economic development in Africa. Stay informed about the…