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How to Accurately Forecast Africa’s Long-Term Development Potential. African Futures & Innovation with Jakkie Cilliers

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Episode #35 with Jakkie Cilliers who is the author of Africa First!: Igniting a Growth Revolution, and Head of African Futures and Innovation at the Institute for Security Studies. An institute that builds knowledge and skills that secure Africa’s future. What We Discuss With Jakkie Cilliers What are Africa's development prospects and potential based on the data you've gathered?Is Africa on track to meet the objectives outlined in Agenda 2063?Do you believe the term "leapfrogging" is misused or misunderstood in the context of Africa?What will future trade relations between Africa and the rest of the world look like. What shifts or changes are you forecasting?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 How to Successfully Structure and Start an Africa Focused Venture Capital Fund with Samantha Lee? 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 Jakkie on LinkedIn at JakkieCilliers, and Twitter @JakkieCilliers 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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