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A Battery Industry in the Central African Copperbelt? Regional and Geopolitical Dimensions

By Patience Mususa, Michel Shengo Lutandula

This paper explores DRC and Zambia’s plans to build a regional battery industry, leveraging their copper and cobalt resources, while navigating governance, geopolitical challenges, and international partnerships.

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In this episode, our host explores Namibia's efforts to attract digital nomads amid the rise of remote work during the pandemic, but faces challenges in increasing participation in its visa program.

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The project focus is on the adaptation components of NDCs and other national and local frameworks and strategies for climate adaptation in three West African Countries: Ghana, Nigeria, and Senegal.

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