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How Africa Can Leverage the Diaspora's Untapped Wealth and Power for Future Development. MoveMeBack with Charles Sekwalor

Unlocking Africa
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Episode #27 with Charles Sekwalor who is a serial entrepreneur, advisor, and investor who focuses on developing startups and private equity transactions that drive change and positively influence people's lives. Dedicated to projects that span the African continent. Charles is the CEO and Founder of Movemeback, a members community connecting talented professionals, entrepreneurs, students and influencers with exciting job and entrepreneurial opportunities in Africa. Movemeback aspires to drive positive economic and social growth in Africa by providing an international platform through which individuals, organisations and institutions across the world interact and partner with Africa. What We Discuss With Charles Sekwalor How have people's perceptions of doing business in Africa changed in the last eight years, in your opinion?What opportunities does Africa currently provide to people in the diaspora, and why should they consider returning to Africa or contributing to Africa's future?Moving back is much easier said than done, so what advice would you give to people thinking about returning or moving to Africa?How do you believe AfCFTA will affect how you do business in Africa or how people access opportunities on the continent?And much more...Full show notes and resources can be found here: Unlocking Africa show notes Did you miss my previous episode where I discuss Why Africa Is the Future of the Fashion Industry. Now Is the Time to Trade and Invest with Jacqueline Shaw? Make sure to check it out! Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps! Connect with Terser on LinkedIn at TerserAdamu, and Twitter @TerserAdamu Connect with Charles on LinkedIn at CharlesSekwalor, and Twitter @csekwalor Many of the businesses unlocking opportunities in Africa don’t do it alone. If you’d like strategic support on entering or expanding across African markets, reach out to our partners ETK Group: www.etkgroup.co.uk info@etkgroup.co.uk

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