Narrow the gap: how to bring prosperity to the world’s poorest continent

A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. While the technology and politics of the last decade have revolutionised many of the world’s economies, Africa has slipped behind by many metrics. An economic upheaval is in order. Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to Economist Podcasts+ For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account.