Posts my own, mostly in English, some in Dutch. Also interested in music, football.
His career coincided with first decades of MOZ independence, drawn up in this great book.
Cardoso deserves to be remembered as a hero of investigative journalism in Southern Africa.
His career coincided with first decades of MOZ independence, drawn up in this great book.
Cardoso deserves to be remembered as a hero of investigative journalism in Southern Africa.
The good news: pace of poverty reduction was phenomenal during 2000-2020.
Mostly on account of econ growth & transformation in Asia.
Since then, poverty reduction has stalled. Key to future progress will be unlocking economic transformation & industrialization in Africa.
The good news: pace of poverty reduction was phenomenal during 2000-2020.
Mostly on account of econ growth & transformation in Asia.
Since then, poverty reduction has stalled. Key to future progress will be unlocking economic transformation & industrialization in Africa.
Very relevant for EU, given the need to listen better to Global South: @afrobarometer.bsky.social is an essential channel for doing so.
Its CEO Asunka points out that #Jobs is the predominant concern of Africa's citizens.
open.spotify.com/episode/4Krw...
Very relevant for EU, given the need to listen better to Global South: @afrobarometer.bsky.social is an essential channel for doing so.
Its CEO Asunka points out that #Jobs is the predominant concern of Africa's citizens.
open.spotify.com/episode/4Krw...
"Wie zegt dat Chinese industrie alleen groot is geworden door overheidssubsidies en tech-diefstal onderschat de Chinezen"
www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2025/...
"Wie zegt dat Chinese industrie alleen groot is geworden door overheidssubsidies en tech-diefstal onderschat de Chinezen"
www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2025/...
That is why investing in #state #capacity to work on implementation, through effective country platforms, is so essential.
Latest in @projectsyndicate.bsky.social on building the state capacity ➡️ buff.ly/Gh4i6Kg
www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/e...
www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/e...
“Long-standing underlying causes of tension in the relationship are skilfully concealed behind empty slogans of equity, shared values & common interest. This tends to perpetuate perception that these summits operate in a parallel universe”
Read the commentary 👉 bit.ly/47X2hFk
“Long-standing underlying causes of tension in the relationship are skilfully concealed behind empty slogans of equity, shared values & common interest. This tends to perpetuate perception that these summits operate in a parallel universe”
The opposite is needed in current geopolitical context: strengthening relations with the Global South.
See: www.adviesraadinternationalevraagstukken.nl/site/binarie...
The opposite is needed in current geopolitical context: strengthening relations with the Global South.
See: www.adviesraadinternationalevraagstukken.nl/site/binarie...
He is calling for an updated version of industrial policies: more experimental, iterative and place-based, with sub-national governments.
He is calling for an updated version of industrial policies: more experimental, iterative and place-based, with sub-national governments.
"Some Nigerians compared the issue of alleged Christian persecution in Nigeria with criticisms of South Africa, which Trump has falsely accused of pursuing a genocide against Afrikaner farmers"
"Some Nigerians compared the issue of alleged Christian persecution in Nigeria with criticisms of South Africa, which Trump has falsely accused of pursuing a genocide against Afrikaner farmers"
Booming African stock markets, in countries like 🇿🇦 RSA 🇲🇦 MOR 🇳🇬 NGA & 🇰🇪 KEN
Booming African stock markets, in countries like 🇿🇦 RSA 🇲🇦 MOR 🇳🇬 NGA & 🇰🇪 KEN
"Hundreds are feared dead after authorities shot protesters in cities around the country in days after election"
Sounds a bit like situation in Mozambique 🇲🇿 last Dec.
on.ft.com/4hGjW7E via @FT
"Hundreds are feared dead after authorities shot protesters in cities around the country in days after election"
Sounds a bit like situation in Mozambique 🇲🇿 last Dec.
on.ft.com/4hGjW7E via @FT
Brede overeenstemming op stelling over samenwerking met mondiale Zuiden, al lopen ideeën over wat precies en vooral ‘hoe’ nog uiteen.
Recent AIV advies kan daarbij helpen! 👇
Brede overeenstemming op stelling over samenwerking met mondiale Zuiden, al lopen ideeën over wat precies en vooral ‘hoe’ nog uiteen.
Recent AIV advies kan daarbij helpen! 👇
Goede illustratie van het onwenselijke #geopolitieke scenario waar AIV advies over Mondiale Zuiden voor waarschuwt:
Dat van dominerende #tweestrijd waar andere landen - zoals NL - in worden meegesleept.
Goede illustratie van het onwenselijke #geopolitieke scenario waar AIV advies over Mondiale Zuiden voor waarschuwt:
Dat van dominerende #tweestrijd waar andere landen - zoals NL - in worden meegesleept.
https://bit.ly/47oBEYt
https://bit.ly/47oBEYt
Black Messiah (2014) is één van de beste albums van deze eeuw.
Uit NRC artikel: Vele muzikale invloeden 'samengebracht in werkelijk subliem samenspel' op 'een daverend album'.
Inderdaad.
Black Messiah (2014) is één van de beste albums van deze eeuw.
Uit NRC artikel: Vele muzikale invloeden 'samengebracht in werkelijk subliem samenspel' op 'een daverend album'.
Inderdaad.
Overall East Africa doing much better than West and Southern Africa.
Overall East Africa doing much better than West and Southern Africa.
Komt ook overeen met analyse in recent AIV advies over mondiale Zuiden. www.adviesraadinternationalevraagstukken.nl/documenten/p...
www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2025/...
Komt ook overeen met analyse in recent AIV advies over mondiale Zuiden. www.adviesraadinternationalevraagstukken.nl/documenten/p...
www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2025/...
Passed away today, way too young (51), of pancreatic cancer.
Absolute master. Black Messiah (2014) is one of the best albums of the 21st century so far.
#DAngelo
D’Angelo and The Vanguard - The Charade (Audio) youtu.be/T3CunfPYkME?si…
Passed away today, way too young (51), of pancreatic cancer.
Absolute master. Black Messiah (2014) is one of the best albums of the 21st century so far.
#DAngelo
D’Angelo and The Vanguard - The Charade (Audio) youtu.be/T3CunfPYkME?si…
From Europe, as well as commission, PM of Luxembourg and deputy PMs of Poland and Belgium. As an EU diplomat told me today, not a great look!
From Europe, as well as commission, PM of Luxembourg and deputy PMs of Poland and Belgium. As an EU diplomat told me today, not a great look!
AIV advies 2023 blijft actueel: www.adviesraadinternationalevraagstukken.nl/documenten/p...
www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2025/...
AIV advies 2023 blijft actueel: www.adviesraadinternationalevraagstukken.nl/documenten/p...
www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2025/...