Akon Lighting Africa The Akon Lighting Africa initiative is a project aimed at tackling the lack of access to electricity in rural parts of Africa.  The initiative is designed to promote sustainable growth, starting by providing solar power through a micro grid system far from other existing grids. According to ...

Original link to article: http://www.brookings.edu/research/opinions/2014/02/07-china-aid-to-africa-sun In the article, “China’s Aid to Africa: Monster or Messiah?”, the author presents a cross-examination of the economic presence in China. China’s Ministry of Commerce reported that Chinese investment in Africa grew 2.96B USD from 2000 to 2011. However, according to China Radio International, the billions ...