There is no ‘one Africa’: How the continent can turn diversity into growth and opportunity

Sep 28, 2023

Africa's economic growth and productivity has slowed over the past decade. Image: Reuters/Temilade Adelaja

Olivia White

Director, McKinsey Global Institute, Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company

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Economies are growing faster in East and West Africa, where investments, exports and urbanization have increased more rapidly. Image: McKinsey & Company

Africa is undergoing a fundamental structural shift to services. Image: McKinsey & Company

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