TED Radio Hour

Africa: The Next Chapter

editor — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:28:00 +0000

"We had to unveil an Africa that wasn't that well known to ... a number of audiences." -- Emeka Okafor

There are many stereotypes about Africa: that it's a place of conflict, of disease, war and famine. Or that it's a single place rather than a continent of 54 distinct countries. We'll engage with thinkers and doers who are constructing new realities for their respective countries — and for the African continent a whole.

Can We Build A Better Understanding Of Africa?

NPR/TED Staff — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 15:08:00 +0000

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9Ihs241zeg

How Can Education Improve African Leadership?

NPR/TED Staff — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 15:08:00 +0000

Part 2 of TED Radio Hour episode Africa: The Next Chapter. Watch Patrick Awuah's full talk, On Educating Leaders, at TED.com.

About Patrick Awuah's Talk

In his talk, Patrick Awuah makes the case that a liberal arts education is critical to forming true leaders.

Is Foreign Aid Harming Africa?

editor — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 15:08:00 +0000

Part 3 of TED Radio Hour episode Africa: The Next Chapter.