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I am very excited to return to ACET as Director for Innovation and Digital Policy as of today! Technology, digital tools and innovation provide immense potential for the people of Africa if it is informed by good policy.
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“Even in a perfect storm, economic principles apply—and actually work.” @Shanta_WB recounts how, in the midst of crisis, South Sudan was able to shore up foreign assistance without immediately devaluing its currency. brook.gs/3GxTWaW
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As preparations begin for the ‘Africa’ COP27 in Egypt in November, urgent action is needed to build on Glasgow’s unfinished business, write @_CynthiaLiao and Bob Dewar (@AfricaProg). chathamhouse.org/2021/12/afr…
Africa and climate change: Time for urgent action

Africa and climate change: Time for urgent action

African leaders and negotiators came to COP26 with well-coordinated joint policy positions and high ambition. But the result fell short of what they need.

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"BOTH CHINA AND EU HAVE BIG PLANS: France has vowed to put a focus on EU relations with Africa during its half-year Council presidency. Similarly, China is also stepping up efforts to draw the continent closer." politico.eu/newsletter/china…
China Direct: Macron’s top aide in China — Xi’s invitation to Malta — Spotlight on Africa

China Direct: Macron’s top aide in China — Xi’s invitation to Malta — Spotlight on Africa

Exploring Europe’s diplomatic and commercial relationship with China. By STUART LAU Send tips here | Follow me on Twitter | Subscribe for free | Listen to the newsletter and view in your brow…

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DIAL's Catalog of #DigitalSolutions is a great resource for #DigitalDevelopment experts seeking to uphold the #DigitalPrinciples! Learn about best-fit #tech for #EndUsers and their #DataSecurity, existing and open solutions, and how to leverage this info for improved outcomes:
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Thread on new paper about the importance of the movement of people to global innovation. That emphasizes migration is a vital tool to sustain global economic growth alongside climate and pandemic response.
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Excited to share with you all my newest piece of research, together with great coauthors @prithwic @SaraSgnr & James Sappenfield, on the role of immigrant inventors reshaping the global geography of innovation! hbs.edu/ris/Publication%20Fi… 8 tweets-thread w/ main findings 1/7
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Kudos to our friend, #Musselpower super-volunteer and Vice President of Friends of Kingman and Heritage Island Lora Nunn!! hillrag.com/2022/01/06/lora-…
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🎥 Former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger and former Google CEO Eric Schmidt discuss the transformational power of artificial intelligence.  Watch the conversation 👇 on.cfr.org/3zDhuc9
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For African governments, the question is not whether to pursue industrial policy—it’s about how to maximize its chances of driving inclusive and sustainable economic transformation, @cdaeastafrica’s Max Walter explains. brook.gs/3ocyYrn
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Fintech services in Africa have banked the unbanked, driving up financial inclusion as it solves some of the greatest pain points– like sending & receiving money, and accepting payments easily and affordably. 📰 Read more on @TechCrunch techcrunch.com/2022/01/04/fi… via @AnnieNjanja

Fintechs in Africa continue to overshadow all other startups in funding gained | TechCrunch

The year 2021 saw more and bigger deals closed in Africa, as tech startups across the continent raised close to $5 billion. This amount was double the

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SAVE THE DATE 🗓️ 10.02.22 Help us identify opportunities for joint AU-EU #Digital4Development action. Join the Africa-Europe #D4DHub Forum to discuss efforts to build an inclusive digital economy and society. 🖱️ Register here: bit.ly/3pR92CJ #D4DHubForum
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On #ClimateChange, "#Africa shouldn't be the commodity that is traded, but we should take part in the commodity trading" - Dolika Banda. We have been sharing some of our big moments of 2021- did you miss them? Click👇 to read our #YearInReview acetforafrica.org/highlights…
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Excited that my research ✍️on #human-centerd #digital transformation has reached 1,000 citations 💡bit.ly/3mRtvVR Top articles: - Including the #excluded: bit.ly/3mUxf9r - Impact of #ICT: bit.ly/3pQGNnw - Empowering #citizens: bit.ly/3zrpfBv
research on the economic and social impact of innovative digital technologies, human-centered digital transformation. Under which condistions can digital technologies enhance the human development and well-being of poor communities.

ALT research on the economic and social impact of innovative digital technologies, human-centered digital transformation. Under which condistions can digital technologies enhance the human development and well-being of poor communities.

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Richard Leakey - Fossil Hunter Who Helped Prove Humans Evolved in Africa, Dies At 77 @DeutscheWelle: allafrica.com/stories/202201… #Kenya
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T20 has kicked off in Riyadh. Addressing critical issues for Africa, including infrastructure investment, energy, climate and gender. ACET and partners are providing a policy brief on adaptations needed for enhanced investment. HRH Prince Turki Al-Faisal opened the Saudi T20.
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Presented our research on strengthening the local dimension of blended finance at the GReCEST annual conference at Peking University in Beijing. ACET is leading advocacy efforts to increase attention to local context for lended finance.
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G20 Development Working Group embraces role of G20 Engagement Groups - T20, C20, W20. ACET advocates for the Compact with Africa (CwA) through the Think 20 (T20). UN calls for collective action.
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Princess Haifa Al Mogrin launches G20 Development Working Group at UN. Important engagement today on infrastructure for sustainable development. Saudi priorities to include infra, finance, women and youth, food security, energy, water, human capacity, climate and inclusive biz.
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Over-dependence on a small number of staple crops leaves populations vulnerable to crop failures due to #climatechange. It’s time to #realign public ag spending towards productive diversification and #climatesmart #agriculture. #AFSLD ⁦#foodsecurity theeastafrican.co.ke/science…
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