IPN News coverage

IPN's report on fake drugs, 'Keeping it Real, is cited by the Wall Street Journal in a discussion of the problem in Nigeria.

West Africa is being taxed to death

IPN Opinion article

Author: Philip Stevens

Nigeria and Ghana should abolish their import taxes on medicines, which harm the poor the most.

Unleashing African Growth

IPN Opinion article

Author: Alec van Gelder

Despite the collapse of the Doha trade talks, some countries are making unilateral reforms to speed up trade: a World Bank report and recent reforms in Africa show there are huge benefits available without any international negotiation or agreeement. Compare this progress with the damage done by aid, perpetuating poverty, corruption and protectionism.

End failed healthcare in Africa

IPN Opinion article

Author: Thompson Ayodele

Despite massive increases of donor funding for health in Africa, things on the ground are not improving. It's time to examine new methods of delivering healthcare in Africa, in particular harnessing the power of the private sector.