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Oliver Buchannon
Ubuntu Fund

Rethinking African Economic Dynamics

Beyond GDP: Defining Economic Success in Terms of Sustainable Lives in Africa

Aug 17, 2025

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6 min read

Beyond GDP: Defining Economic Success in Terms of Sustainable Lives in Africa

For decades, the global measure of a nation's economic success has been Gross Domestic Product (GDP). We've been taught to believe that GDP growth equates to prosperity, job creation, and a larger "pie" for everyone. At Ubuntu Think Tank, we challenge this fundamental assumption.

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Sammuel Kitone
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