Video recording: Critical minerals and economic development in Africa
In this VoxDev webinar, co-hosted with IGC, Colin Buckley, Paul Collier, Kusobile Kamwambi, Marit Kitaw, Amir Lebdioui and Shahrukh Wani discuss the role of critical minerals in Africa’s development. The conversation highlights differing views on whether these minerals can unlock sustainable economic opportunities for African countries or whether their benefits are often overstated and fraught with risks.