Dr. Joe Studwell

How Africa Works?

Africa’s vast mineral reserves, fertile land, and rapidly growing population now sit at the centre of global economic stability. The world’s clean‑energy transition, food security, and labour markets all depend on African inputs. The real challenge is how African governments translate this structural leverage into strategic influence, investment, and prosperity. Joe will unpack how Africa’s choices today will shape the world tomorrow.

Dr. Joe Studwell

Economist, journalist, author

Joe Studwell is a development economist, freelance journalist and acclaimed author, known for his book ‘How Asia Works’ and, most recently, of ‘How Africa Works: Success and Failure on the World’s Last Developmental Frontier’.

Dr. Joe Studwell

Economist, journalist, author

Joe Studwell is a development economist, freelance journalist and acclaimed author, known for his book ‘How Asia Works’ and, most recently, of ‘How Africa Works: Success and Failure on the World’s Last Developmental Frontier’.