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African countries lag behind G20 nations in their digital infrastructure and risk falling behind in their economic development and exacerbating existing inequalities. Host Landry Signé and his guest Haroon Bhorat of Cape Town University—co-authors of new research on how to foster an inclusive digital economy in Africa—discuss the indicators of digital infrastructure and policy recommendations for accelerating digitalization in Africa.

Aloysius Uche Ordu, director of the Africa Growth Initiative (AGI) at Brookings, and Landry Signé, AGI senior fellow, discuss the vulnerabilities and opportunities facing nations on the African continent. From climate change to political instability, positive economic growth to increasing life expectancy, Ordu and Signé offer their perspectives on policy solutions for Africa.

Ada Osakwe, a Nigerian innovator and business leader, talks about her role as an innovative entrepreneur and transformative investor. Osakwe founded the Nuli Juice Company and Agrolay Ventures, and was named Forbes Woman Africa businesswoman of the year in 2021.

The Global Economy and Development program at Brookings hosted the third meeting of its <a href="https://www.brookings.edu/legacy/440025AC-504F-4CF2-9D42-05A6D7C9EA74">Global Young Professionals Program</a> on June 5. The briefing brought together over 90 young professionals—the next generation of leaders working in the fields of global economics and development. The breakfast featured William Easterly, distinguished economist and development expert, who presented on <i>6.7 Billion Secrets of Development</i> which brought to light the failure of many de...

Bogolo Kenewendo, a UN climate change special advisor, discusses the African perspective on climate action, biodiversity, climate finance, and gender-responsive solutions. She emphasizes the need for adaptation and resilience in the agricultural sector to secure livelihoods and address high poverty,