How a new wave of tech startups is driving development in Africa
The rise of African startups and locally adapted digital technologies present a significant opportunity for leapfrogging.
The rise of African startups and locally adapted digital technologies present a significant opportunity for leapfrogging.
Policy considerations to achieve economic diversification in African countries.
Policy reforms need to address low financial returns which hamper the contribution of FDI to sustainable development.
The potential for bringing production back home crucially depends on local innovation ecosystems.
Automation and reshoring mitigate risks. Industrial policies aiming to reduce dependence on global supply chains could accelerate the trend.