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BSc (Hons) in International Business Administration, United States International University - Africa; MSc in Finance, University of Strathclyde, UK; MA in Development Economics, Center for Development Economics, Williams College, USA; Doctor of Business Administration honoris causa, University of Strathclyde. 1997-2006, various positions with the Ministry of Finance and central Bank of Tanzania. 2006-2011, Personal Assistant to Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, President of the United Republic of Tanzania, responsible for Economic Affairs. Joined the World Economic Forum in 2011. Since 2014, Head of Africa, Member of Executive Committee, World Economic Forum. 2008, Archbishop Desmond Tutu Leadership Fellow. 2011, Young Global Leader nominee, World Economic Forum. 2011, Rising Talents nominee Program of the Women's Forum for the Economy and Society.
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Africa
Africa’s digital revolution: a look at the technologies, trends and people driving it
Only 40% of Africans have a reliable energy supply, and just 20% have internet access. But the coming digital revolution will transform the continent.
Africa
Only 20% of Africans use the internet – we must fix this digital poverty now
The one thing I love most about my job is the countless brilliant, inspirational people I invariably get to meet when I am in Africa. As you can imagine, they are a diverse bunch: the Rwa...
Africa
Why Africa's future depends on its women entrepreneurs
Women entrepreneurs will help Africa master the Fourth Industrial Revolution. So if you're one of them, we want to hear from you.
Africa
In Africa, girls will lead the Fourth Industrial Revolution
For all the opportunities offered by the new digital economy, women and girls are already lagging behind. We can and should change that.
Africa
5 reasons to be optimistic about Africa
It is impossible not to have strong views when it comes to the debate on Africa’s rise: despite solid economic growth and progress in poverty alleviation, people’s views on the region’s o...
Growth
It’s not just about growth, it’s about the right kind of growth
Around this time every year, I often get asked the same question; isn’t the World Economic Forum just one big talking shop? It’s a fair one. Once every twelve months, leaders from politic...
Forget the usual tired debates about Africa, it’s changing – for the better
Afro-optimism versus Afro-pessimism is a misplaced debate. Africa has changed. The Nairobi of my childhood and the Dar es Salaam where I began my professional career have both changed dr...