Chris Abani: On the Stories of Africa
June 1, 2007 (almost 17 years ago)In this talk, Chris Abani takes from his personal experiences to talk about transformation. He expounds on language, on stories that unbound the imagination and help us identify who we are as human beings.
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Alex Tabarrok: How Ideas Trump Crises
February 1, 2009 (about 15 years ago)In this powerfully positive talk, Economist Alex Tabarrok tells us about how Ideas trump crises. He talks about how man has progressed economically through history and that we are now living in a world moving inexorably towards prosperity. With free trade, globalization, and the proliferation of ...
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Patrick Awuah: Educating Leaders
June 1, 2007 (almost 17 years ago)In this impassioned talk, Patrick Awuah tackles the need for transformation in Africa. He contends that Africa needs to be led by enlightened leaders. In order for this to happen, the African education system must change and train their youth properly to be the leaders that their country needs.
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Bono : Bono's Call to Action for Africa
February 1, 2005 (about 19 years ago)Bono expresses three wishes to TED that will help Africa move out from the slump their continent has been in economically, socially and medically.
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Newton Aduaka: The Story of Ezra
June 1, 2007 (almost 17 years ago)In this talk, Newton Aduaka shows some clips of his films. He relates what cinema means to him and gives emphasis on "Ezra" a film about a child soldier. He presents a contrasting outlook regarding the advancements that Africa has made but to also remember it's past so they would not go back.
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Ron Eglash: Ron Eglash on African Fractals
June 1, 2007 (almost 17 years ago)Ron Eglash spends a year in Africa researching the history and present application of mathematical theories, especially fractals, in the community. He shares to the audience information and data he has gathered.
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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala: Aid Versus Trade
June 1, 2007 (almost 17 years ago)Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala talks about how Africa needs aid and at the same time needs people to invest in Africa to create more jobs and leverage its economic stability.
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Euvin Naidoo: Investing in Africa
June 1, 2007 (almost 17 years ago)In this talk, Investment Banker Euvin Naidoo tells us about investing in Africa. He provides numbers that bode well business-wise for the continent. He also highlights all the opportunities to take advantage of when you invest in Africa.
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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala: Want to Help Africa? Do Business Here.
March 1, 2007 (about 17 years ago)Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala tells about the other side of Africa where starting a business in this developing country can actually help not just the people but also he business makers.
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John Kasaona: How Poachers Became Caretakers
February 1, 2010 (about 14 years ago)In this talk, conservationist John Kasaona tells us about the community-based conservation effort in Namibia. He narrates how this program was formed and implemented. He is proud to shout it's success to the whole world and hopes it will be a model for conservation to follow.
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