Erudite Series on the future of Africa: Manufacturing

The importance and impact of policies to industrialise Africa to bring about economic and social transformation.

AFI’s manufacturing scenario will be presented followed by expert-led dialogue and discussion on industrialisation as a critical pathway offering the potential to drive economic development and improve the livelihoods of Africa’s people. This can be brought about by transforming the productive structure of African economies that unlock more rapid advancement. Manufacturing promotes innovation, productivity, and product design and development, which act as key inputs and as an avenue to build trade and drive further export-led growth.

This seminar is co-hosted by AUDA-NEPAD and the Institute for Security Studies (ISS).

Read the full Manufacturing report here.

Moderator: Nyiko Khoza, Head of Private Sector Engagement at the African Union Development Agency

Panellists:

Blaise Bayuo, Fellow: Industry & Technology, ACET

Edward Brown, Senior Director, Research, Policy & Programs, ACET

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