David Storer
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David Storer
@DavidStorer3
Team Leader CIGZambia, development economist, mountain biker, photographer, cook (spicy!!!), writer, father. Views are my own.





📢 With 5⃣ days to go until the Africa Investment Conference on 20 January, we are happy to announce the participation of 🇬🇧 Prime Minister @BorisJohnson in our opening session. Registration is easy, open to all, and free. To join us, visit 👉 events.great.gov.uk/website/3529/

TOMORROW (Nov. 10) at 12pm EST: Join IOC & @BUAfricaStudies for Big City Africa! A virtual discussion on rapid urban transformation featuring Sir Paul Collier (@UniofOxford), @astihaas (@The_IGC @IGC_CtW) & Marcus Walton (@BU_PoliSci @BU_CAS) Register: bit.ly/iocafrica

Proximity between people, otherwise known as population density, is the foundation of prosperity and productivity in cities. A new blog discusses overcrowding and pandemic risk hotspots in Rwanda. Read more: theigc.org/?p=34333 #LSECOVID19

We created a mobile app and USSD platform for @OnyxZambia where people can rent and buy Pay As You Go bicycles. Our client is focused on solving the mobility challenges faced by the underserved communities in #Zambia. Read more: bit.ly/30BAJCp



Do you have a favourite tree? A 1600-year-old ancient yew tree in #Wilmington has been nominated in the @WoodlandTrust #TreeoftheYear competition woodlandtrust.org.uk/trees-woods-an…


When San Diego launched its smart streetlight pilot program, officials promised it would open up a pantheon of opportunities. Instead, their footage went to police. trib.al/5LG7C7u




Getting a family pic is always difficult. A rare moment with this Cheetah mother and her 7 little fur balls in the Maasai Mara. Photos by Marco Gaiotti and Pradeep Ravi




Yesterday, I discouraged people who have been jogging in groups, exposing themselves to risk amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. You do not have to go outdoors to exercise. Here is my demonstration of how you can exercise indoors and stay safe.

We partnered with @fsdzambia & @Metlife Foundation to survey 594 micro and small enterprises in #Mexico, Vietnam, & Zambia. We wanted to know how #COVID19 has impacted #MSEs, and whether technology has been a factor. See the dashboard and highlights below: bfa.works/c19-3mse-board
