Economic Grid - November 2019

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If the Isthmus of Suez had not been the geographical landmark to separate the boundaries of Africa from Asia, then these two continents could have as well been counted as one. This close geographical proximity and relationship can be translated into more symbiotic alliances being created between the two to enable prosperity in the Asian and African continents.

United Nations Sustainable Development Goal SDG 17 calls for revitalizing global partnerships to achieve sustainable development. With this said Africa and Asia could direct their economic energies on their large and growing populations. Asia is the largest and most populous region being home to over 4 billion, almost 60% of the world’s population. Meanwhile, Africa’s 54 countries have a combined and growing population of over 1 billion people. Hence the need for both continents to form formidable economic mergers and boost South-South intercontinental trade.