Op-Ed: Why Thoroughbreds Will Outpace Unicorns in the Race Towards Profitability
The Middle East and Africa could be home to tech’s next gold rush. But for entrepreneurs in the region to strike it big, they must look at the opportunities that have been neglected – chief among them, booming enterprise spending. Instead of chasing consumer businesses dependent on massive amounts of cash and users, entrepreneurs should explore how they can create value for the local business community by finding innovative solutions to business challenges.
Part II: Is There Room for Disruption in Consulting?
This piece explores what a paradigm shift in how consultants consult could look like in the 21st century, especially given our tendency to superimpose linearity on a world that is, more often than not, circuitous at best.
Part I: Is There Room for Disruption in Consulting?
This piece explores what a paradigm shift in how consultants consult could look like in the 21st century, especially given our tendency to superimpose linearity on a world that is, more often than not, circuitous at best.
We Have a Unique Opportunity to Bridge the Digital Divide and Change Our Lives
COVID-19 has shown us in many ways that digital connectivity, particularly through our mobile phones, is crucial, and that a lack of it can have catastrophic effects
The Evolving Face of the Tech Entrepreneurship Ecosystem in the UAE
The UAE has introduced several initiatives to discourage the outsourcing of technology development, inspire local innovations, and position the country as a tech-cocoon. Given the UAE’s aim to foster home-grown tech innovations developed by both local and global enterprises, the country's current business environment is such that only larger firms with deep pockets can afford to not outsource their R&D to cheaper countries. This limits the potential of small, experimental players from developing cutting-edge technological solutions within the UAE’s borders.
Evolving Insolvency Law: A Second Chance for Ghanaian Firms
This brief is part of a series examining the evolution of insolvency law in fast-growing markets across the Middle East and Africa. The first installment of this series focused on reforms to Kenya’s insolvency law. In this brief, we analyze key recent changes to Ghanaian insolvency law and the implications for private companies and investors.
Africa’s COVID-19 Sovereign Debt Relief Package: Placebo or Panacea?
COVID-19 has strained on African governments’ resources, and efforts to ease the pressure are a step in the right direction. But the opportunity cost of each solution must be taken into account to avoid compounding the existing debt burden.
How COVID-19 is Re-Shaping Company Valuations
As new investments slow down, ongoing investment discussions are at a crossroads: investors must reconsider valuations or adjust key investment terms to account for the realities of COVID-19.
The Rise of African Film: 10 African Producers To Watch
The Rise of African Film: 10 African Producers To Watch
5 African Designers Changing the Face of Fashion
5 African Designers Changing the Face of Fashion
5 Top African Music Labels Elevating African Voices
5 Top African Music Labels Elevating African Voices
African Contributions Are Missing in Efforts to Solve the Continent’s Most Pressing Issues
African’s contributions are missing in efforts to solve the continent’s most pressing issues
Listening to the River: The Secret Weapon of Good Leaders
In this wide-ranging joint interview with two women driving the future of agriculture and technology in Africa, Isaac Kwaku Fokuo, Jr. probes the question of what a post-crisis vision for regional collaboration in Africa looks like and what partnerships are required to get there. Amrote and Aggie address everything from how they’re coping in the new work-from-home world to the role of technology in future-proofing development strategy and accelerating private sector development.
The Evolving Role of the African Ambassador In Times of Crisis
In this wide-ranging joint interview with two women driving the future of agriculture and technology in Africa, Isaac Kwaku Fokuo, Jr. probes the question of what a post-crisis vision for regional collaboration in Africa looks like and what partnerships are required to get there. Amrote and Aggie address everything from how they’re coping in the new work-from-home world to the role of technology in future-proofing development strategy and accelerating private sector development.
Where to Invest in Africa in the Face of COVID-19
The Amahoro Coalition was launched today at the Global Refugee Forum (GRF) with the support of Botho Emerging Markets Group and the UNHCR Office of the Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa. This landmark platform will mobilize the African private sector to be a key driver in the socio-economic transformation of refugee and host communities around the continent by promoting education and livelihoods.
10 African Companies Helping Stop the Spread of COVID-19
10 African companies helping stop the spread of COVID-19