Breakout 3
Saturday
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3:45 pm
Aldrich 112

Doing Business in Africa

Doing business in Africa is tough work – myth or fact? It’s no doubt that African countries vary in terms of ease of doing business based on a myriad of factors. This panel will engage private investors, operators and public actors to unravel the nuances of investing on the continent and explore how to navigate an ever-evolving regulatory landscape. What are the key considerations for private players who want to set up operations in a country? What is the government's role in increasing the volume of local and international investments in African countries? How is the private sector innovating to collaborate with governments on investment promotion and policy? What do the private actors want from the government? What does the government feel its responsibility is? How do these overlap? How can we continue to drive dialogue that ensures alignment of incentives in doubling down on Africa’s growth

Doing Business in Africa

Doing business in Africa is tough work – myth or fact? It’s no doubt that African countries vary in terms of ease of doing business based on a myriad of factors. This panel will engage private investors, operators and public actors to unravel the nuances of investing on the continent and explore how to navigate an ever-evolving regulatory landscape. What are the key considerations for private players who want to set up operations in a country? What is the government's role in increasing the volume of local and international investments in African countries? How is the private sector innovating to collaborate with governments on investment promotion and policy? What do the private actors want from the government? What does the government feel its responsibility is? How do these overlap? How can we continue to drive dialogue that ensures alignment of incentives in doubling down on Africa’s growth

America/New_York
Mar 25, 2023 3:45 PM
Aldrich 112

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Lunches
Saturday
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12:45 pm
Batten Hives
Making Money Moves
Career Design Workshop
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Making Money Moves

What do you want to be "where" you grow up? If you’re looking to intentionally design your next professional move, this workshop is for you! Come apply design thinking principles to craft your next move. This interactive workshop centered on you is the sign you were looking for. Join us for a lunch and learn where you’ll walk away with actionable next steps.

America/New_York
Mar 25, 2023 12:45 PM
Batten Hives
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Breakout 2
Saturday
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11:25 am
Aldrich 109
Financial Inclusion
Reducing Frictions in Africa’s Financial Services Ecosystem to drive Economic Growth
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Financial Inclusion

According to the World Bank “Financial inclusion means that individuals and businesses have access to useful and affordable financial products and services that meet their needs, delivered in a responsible and sustainable way”. Current estimates show about ~55% of Africa’s population is unbanked and ~40% are living in poverty. Fortunately, novel financial technologies and innovative banking systems have begun to revolutionize this dynamic in recent times. This panel will explore three main themes: 1) What does financial inclusion mean in Africa, who exactly has been excluded historically and why is it important to bring them in? 2) What is the responsibility of industry participants to drive financial inclusion and help lift the continent out of poverty? 3) What does the future of Financial Inclusion in Africa look like?

America/New_York
Mar 25, 2023 11:25 AM
Aldrich 109
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Breakout 2
Saturday
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11:25 am
Aldrich 110
Digital Infrastructure
Accelerating Africa’s Digitization through Targeted Infrastructure
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Digital Infrastructure

Africa is in the midst of a digital revolution: approximately 473 million Africans are online, and an additional 300 million will likely join them by 2025. Average download speeds in Africa doubled between 2015 and 2019, while data costs halved. Underpinning this growth is the installation of digital infrastructure (fiber optics, data centers, and more) serving the continent. In this panel, we will hear from the folks building that infrastructure. We will understand the history, opportunities, and challenges in this sector.

America/New_York
Mar 25, 2023 11:25 AM
Aldrich 110