In other ancient settlements, masonry quality varies by house, with the well-heeled able to afford better work. In Gournia, craftsmanship is consistent across dwellings. Another sign of Gournia’s ...

Scholars have spilled much ink debating the size of the African middle class. Some definitions are so broad as to encompass almost anyone who is not living in poverty. Others count only the ...

The middle class in Africa has experienced significant growth, reaching 34% over the last thirty years, according to figures from the The African Development Bank Group.

Claire Mercer’s research shows how the ‘suburban frontier’ has become the place where Africa’s middle classes are shaped. This panel will discuss Claire Mercer’s new book, The Suburban Frontier: ...

A policy brief co-authored by the United Nations Office of the Special Adviser on Africa in May 2023 highlights statistics indicating that the middle-class population in Africa could increase to ...

Dublin, May 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "South Africa's Black Middle-Class" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. This report reflects on the significant and continued ...

Africa’s middle classes are the financial backbone of the continent with many creating the small and medium enterprises that drives job creation and economic development. Yet many are only one ...