Afri-CAN by Pharo Foundation
Afri-CAN by Pharo Foundation
Podcast Description
Africa: lost continent, aid-dependent basket case of economic development failures? Forget the old clichés. Francesca Beausang and her guests explore the ideas and concrete innovations through which Africa is becoming a model of innovation-driven development for the world. Afri-CAN is a podcast run by Pharo Foundation, a mission-driven, impact-oriented organisation that designs, funds and operates economic development programmes towards a vibrant, productive and self-reliant Africa.
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The podcast focuses on diverse themes related to African innovation and development, including economic empowerment, youth education, and innovative healthcare solutions. Episodes cover impactful topics such as savings acceleration for productivity, the importance of educating girls, and practical approaches to philanthropy, showcasing the transformative potential of local initiatives.
Africa: lost continent, aid-dependent basket case of economic development failures? Forget the old clichés. Francesca Beausang and her guests explore the ideas and concrete innovations through which Africa is becoming a model of innovation-driven development for the world. Afri-CAN is a podcast run by Pharo Foundation, a mission-driven, impact-oriented organisation that designs, funds and operates economic development programmes towards a vibrant, productive and self-reliant Africa.
How can Africa scale high quality education that develops the whole child?
In this episode, we define quality education as academic rigour plus scientific inquiry, critical thinking, and socio emotional development, producing learners who can engage global issues from a locally grounded perspective. Nafisa Shekhova (Aga Khan Foundation) explores innovations to expand early childhood education for low income and internally displaced children, including thoughtful use of EdTech and partnerships with existing community models such as Quoran based schools (madrasas).
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