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Investment in science and technology is key to an Africa economic boom

March 2, 2022

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In this episode of Foresight Africa, Her Excellency Ameenah Gurib-Fakim, former president of Mauritius, shares her journey from science to presidency while highlighting challenges she faced as a woman in STEM with AGI Senior Fellow Landry Signé. She also discusses her Foresight Africa 2022 piece and argues for increase investment in science and technology for Africa’s economic growth.

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Authors

Ameenah Gurib-Fakim
Ameenah Gurib-Fakim Former President - Republic of Mauritius, Distinguished Advisor - Global Network for Africa’s Prosperity
Landry Signe
Landry Signé Senior Fellow - Global Economy and Development, Africa Growth Initiative
Aloysius Uche Ordu
Aloysius Uche Ordu Director - Africa Growth Initiative, Senior Fellow - Global Economy and Development
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Program

Global Economy and Development

Region

South Africa Sub-Saharan Africa West Africa

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Africa Growth Initiative