Director of the Trade & Competitiveness Global Practice

Competitiveness Boost Urgently Needed To Meet Africa’s Demographic Challenges – WEF Report

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Africa’s young, dynamic population does, however, possess the potential to lead an economic revival Without urgent action to address stagnating levels of competitiveness, Africa’s economies will not create enough jobs for the young people entering the job market • If current policies remain unchanged, fewer than one-quarter of the 450 million new jobs needed in … Read more

World Bank Group Launches Program To Support Africa’s Top Digital Entrepreneurs

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The World Bank Group has launched XL Africa, a five-month business acceleration program designed to support the 20 most promising digital start-ups from Sub-Saharan Africa. Start-ups will receive mentoring from global and local experts, learn through a tailor-made curriculum, increase their regional visibility, and get access to potential corporate partners and investors. With support from … Read more