[I wonder how many Africans actually read books on Fluid Mechanics, String Theory, or the Biology of Snails…and apply that knowledge to grow themselves, their families and communities? Have we asked them what books they would like to read?]
Frame Changers #139: Unfair Trade
Frame Changers #138: Sixty Ton Brick
[Some tractors-trailers automatically shut off when maintenance is overdue. This doesn’t work well in developing countries where vehicle maintenance is not given its due importance and mechanics are called in only when the vehicle breaks down, often in the middle of nowhere.]
Frame Changers #137: The “Made in Africa” Effect
Frame Changers #136: Misplaced Metrics
[The important metric is not how much money is being thrown at a problem, but what the net impact of that funding is. Lets not confuse inputs with outputs and outcomes.]
Frame Changers #135: Parable Of The Mexican Fisherman
[The parable of the Mexican fisherman delivers a really simple and important lesson on the purpose of life. A nice reminder in (Google CFO) Patrick Pichette’s resignation letter.]
Frame Changers #134: Africa Is A Continent
[The African continent has ~54 countries, over 1 Billion people, and thousands of cultures. When we don’t call Mexicans Americans, how can we call Moroccans Africans? BTW, Morocco is the only African country that is not a member of the African Union.]
Frame Changers #133: Investment Level Paradox
[Institutional investors generally don’t invest small amounts because they want to be more focused. Small investments are inefficient and signal limited growth potential. They would rather get a 2x return on $2 Million than a 5x return on $50,000.]
Frame Changers #132: Rigorous Justifications
Frame Changers #131: Pushy Persistent Salesman
