Carlos Lopes

Carlos Lopes

politician Portugal

Carlos Lopes is a prominent Angolan economist and academic known for his extensive work with international organizations, particularly the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), where he served as Executive Secretary. He has been an influential advocate for sustainable development and economic policy reform in Africa, emphasizing the importance of African agency in global economic discussions. Lopes has been actively involved in various initiatives aimed at enhancing Africa's development trajectory and addressing historical injustices faced by the continent, particularly in the context of colonialism and economic disparities.

Born on Feb 18, 1967 (58 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
2 wks
Reach
48,512
Power
1,346$
Sentiment
5.02
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Cabo Verde 2 7.00 0.61% +20% 555,987 4,068 $2,100 15$
Spain 1 5.00 0.10% +0% 46,754,778 44,444 $1,400,000 1,331$
Totals 3 47,310,765 48,512 $1,402,100 1,346$
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Recent Mentions

Cabo Verde Cabo Verde: Carlos Lopes is awarded the Amílcar Cabral Prize by the University of Cape Verde and expresses his excitement for being the first chosen for this distinction. 9

Expresso das Ilhas – Cape Verdean newspaper & portal: Carlos Lopes emocionado por ser o primeiro escolhido para esta distinção

South Africa South Africa: Dr Carlos Lopes has long warned that Africa does not suffer from a shortage of visions, but from a shortage of implementation. 6

Mail & Guardian: Why ‘ethical leadership’ is missing from Johannesburg Declaration – The Mail & Guardian

Tanzania Tanzania: Carlos Lopes added that global finance remains 'a colossal deficit,' noting that most efforts are carried by national governments alone. 5

The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004: Why climate loss and damage financing is a health imperative