By Itai Madamombe, United Nations Africa Renewal

Late one night, Jean Leonard Karuranga heard a commotion outside his house in Kigali, Rwanda. There were loud voices and then a sharp cry. Too scared to venture outside alone, Mr. Karuranga used his mobile phone to call a local security group that protects the neighbourhood from marauding gangsters.

The International Trade Centre (ITC), a United Nations development organization,
hopes to raise investment in export assistance programmes to some $80 million over the
next two years, with more of its aid going to the poorest countries.
As part of a sweeping new strategy to boost its impact on the export performance of

The Intel-powered classmate PC supports collaborative learning environments primarily for K-12 schools and is part of Intel's on-going commitment and dedication to equip children around the world with technology that will help advance learning and development.

African countries should adopt laws that protect the region’s research
efforts against technological vandalism, argues Calestous Juma

Upgrading
of African SMEs is essential if the sector is to fully leverage in the global
economy. This document address in particular firm level upgrading. This requires
access to information, technology and capital or finance. Product development