These four countries are leading Africa’s start-up scene — here's why
When it comes to investment, four countries are attracting most of Africa's start-up revenue. Here's how they do it — and what others on the continent can do to catch up.
Aimée has over five years in consulting gained from working in Rwanda, Kenya, Nigeria the United Kingdom. She is currently pursing her MBA and University of Oxford and hopes to use her knowledge and skills post her MBA to contribute towards the economic development of emerging economies.
In her spare time, Aimée is dedicated to creating positive change her community. She has served as the curator (2019) and vice curator (2018) for the Kigali hub of the World Economic Forum’s Global Shaper Community. She is also the founder of Je Suis Lecteur, a project that is aimed at promoting the reading culture of children in Rwanda.
Aimée is also a recipient of the 2019 Mandela Washington Fellowship for the Young African Leaders.
When it comes to investment, four countries are attracting most of Africa's start-up revenue. Here's how they do it — and what others on the continent can do to catch up.
Governments and policymakers can support women entrepreneurs and female led startups in Africa through targeted policies like gender-responsive budgeting.
The 2-pillar plan to reform global tax offers African governments a unique opportunity to address tax challenges from the digitalisation of economies.
Research shows putting a price on carbon-based fuels, in the form of carbon taxes, is an effective way of reducing GHG emissions and pollution levels.
Governments should be prepared to find other ways to fuel the economy, as revenue from taxes is currently not a viable option.