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How to improve infrastructure in Africa amid transport challenges

Road infrastructure in many areas across Africa hinder our economic growth as a continent. This article will explore why and how the DBSA aims to solve these challenges.

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Governments and businesses making a difference

How government and business can make a difference in their communities

Taking Nelson Mandela Day as a benchmark, government and businesses can take certain steps to promote equality and growth in their communities.

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How can we reduce the carbon footprint in Africa?

To ensure a sustainable future for Africans and global citizens alike, steps must be taken to reduce our carbon footprint. In this article, we’ll explore some of the ways to make a difference – across government, businesses, and civil society.

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The benefits of social infrastructure for communities and the economy

A lack of social infrastructure is one of South Africa’s roadblocks in achieving widespread growth and security. This article will delve into the relationship between social infrastructure and the economy, and how the DBSA aims to strengthen it.

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How To Contribute To The Fight For Gender Mainstreaming

The need for gender mainstreaming is all around us, and the fight must be fought on many battlegrounds. This article will discuss how various stakeholders, from government straight through to citizens, can contribute to it within their circles.

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How Africa Can Benefit From Gender Equality In Development Sectors

From transport to power, most sectors in South Africa and further must focus on promoting gender equality to mitigate the continent’s socio-economic issues. This article will explore why and how.

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Challenges That Hinder Gender Mainstreaming And How To Overcome Them

Gender mainstreaming is paramount for Africa's future prosperity, but many factors hinder it. From economic challenges to socio-economic factors such as access to opportunities and mentorship, this article will highlight overcoming these challenges and empowering African women.

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What Africa Can Learn From Leading Women Around The World

Many parts of the world are more developed in terms of gender equality, with strong examples of women in power. This article will highlight what we can learn from these places to promote gender mainstreaming in Africa, and DBSA’s part to play.

Case Studies

Social Facilitation in IDD Projects

The integration of social facilitation in projects implemented by the Infrastructure Delivery Division (IDD) of the DBSA has brought about progress, change and good success stories in the last three years.

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How To Bridge The Gender Gap In Digital Literacy For A More Connected Future

In several countries, there exists a digital literacy gap between men and women, with men having more access to digital resources and thus literacy. This article will focus on steps to bridge this gap.

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How the Education System Must Evolve to Equip Women for Success

As it stands, our education system does not prepare women for the modern world, assuming they have access to education. This article will discuss the changes necessary in our education system to correct the gender imbalance in access to and quality of learning.

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DBSA DELIVERS GOOD SET OF FINANCIAL RESULTS AND KEEPS HEAD ABOVE STORMY WATERS

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DBSA to Host Municipal Infrastructure Delivery Webinar

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Accelerated Schools Infrastructure Delivery Initiative (ASIDI)

The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has been allocated funds by the National Treasury for addressing the backlogs in the eradication of inappropriate school structures and the provision of basic services (water, sanitation and electr

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How To Promote Diversity Across Various Development Sectors In Africa

Diversity is the backbone of Africa’s power, but to maintain it, each sector, private and public, must promote diversity in their practices. This article will discuss various ways to do so.

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What Africa Can Learn From Our Past To Promote A Better Future

Africa’s rich heritage may hold some of the answers to our current concerns. In this article, we’ll look at the past to find ways to promote the continent’s development.

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How To Translate Cultural Wealth Into Economic Growth

Africa has a rich cultural heritage compared to the rest of the world. But this heritage is often overlooked. This article will highlight how to use our rich cultural heritage for the continent’s socio-economic development.

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Steps To Encourage Cultural Education In African Youth

What sets Africa’s youth apart is their rich cultural heritage. Harnessing that past could change their future. This article will highlight steps to promote cultural representation in the education system and the benefits thereof.

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The Global Pandemic And South Africa’s Response To It

The COVID-19 crisis has necessitated various adjustments to everyday practices, especially in health care. This article will unpack the ways in which the sector has had to adapt and which changes should be kept beyond the pandemic.

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Water & Sanitation: Every Drop, Every Bit Counts

Water and sanitation is a big focus area for the DBSA. To promote socio-economic development, especially in rural areas, we must improve our supply of water and sanitation. This article will discuss how and the DBSA’s involvement.