Africafé: Innovations and Industrial Policies in Africa

December 28, 2023

In this episode, we interviewed Mr. Arkebe Oqubay Metiku, British Academy Global Professor, SOAS University of London around Africa's industrial policies and their impact on growth. We discussed key elements such as innovation, regional collaboration, sustainability, and intellectual property protection. Mr. Arkebe shared his insights on pivotal sectors like technology, manufacturing, and services, highlighting their role in driving economic prosperity. We also addressed how industrial policies foster collaboration among African nations through regional value chains. The episode touched on the complexities of a green industrial strategy, examining trade-offs between economic growth, environmental sustainability, and social equity.

Speakers
Ahmed Ouhnini
Economist, Policy Center for the New South
Ahmed Ouhnini is an Economist at the Policy Center for the New South. His research area covers agricultural economics, human and social development. Previously, he has worked as a researcher at the Paris School of Economics (PSE) and has also a record of working in consulting services in Morocco. Ahmed holds an engineering Diploma in Agriculture and Rural Development from the National School of Agriculture of Meknes and a Master’s Degree in Law, Economics and Management from the Paris 1 Pantheon Sorbonne Institute of Development. ...

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