Ten Things see potential everywhere. But reaching it requires the right conditions.
Consider, for example, the incredible dominance of South America in football relative to economic heft and population. Given the right conditions, potential means results. See this awesome piece by Daniel Schteingart for a deep dive.
By contrast, the potential in Africa, is wildly untapped. There’s so much work to be done building out educational and energy infrastructure. And there’s so much upside in thinking about how to leverage markets and technology to turn this potential into impact. For a deep dive on the energy side, see this piece from Hannah Ritchie:
Also, watching the enthusiasm of DRC fans in Houston (go find some reels; they’re incredible), I’d say the world just needs more Africa.
Until next week friends.
Despite Trump — and because of increasing demand — renewables march on in the USA.
Source: Semafor
As generation capacity grows, Africa is being left further behind.
Source: Hannah Ritchie
600+ million people in Africa lack access to electricity. Here’s something worth working on.
Source: Hannah Ritchie
There’s so much untapped potential in Africa. (African countries are in blue on the chart).
Source: One Data
More evidence of untapped potential (African countries are in blue on the chart).
Source: One Data
The World Cup reflects human migration patterns in fascinating ways.
Source: Semafor
South America’s football clubs have deep roots.
Source: The Atlas
It’s rare to see both the USA and China at the very bottom of a list.
Source: The Atlas
In Canada’s auto industry, Honda and Toyota are sticking around.
Source: Trillium
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