Africa’s development potential in different global futures

The seminar examines the limits that four scenarios place on Africa’s development prospects to 2043.

Date: 2022-10-18

Time: 10:00 to 12:00

Venue: In person Hyatt Regency, Meskel Square, Addis Ababa (register for in-person attendance) & online via Zoom (register for online attendance)

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On the current trajectory, the gap between Africa and the rest of the world is likely to increase. Four recent shocks, including the current war in Ukraine, have accelerated this trend. The ISS has modelled Africa’s development potential across various sectors. This seminar launches a new report which examines the ‘development ceiling’ that the global context places on Africa in four global scenarios.

Moderator: Dr Paul-Simon Handy, Regional Director East Africa and Representative to the AU, ISS Addis Ababa

Presentation of report: Dr Jakkie Cilliers, Head, African Futures & Innovation, ISS

Panelists:

HE Ambassador Edward Xolisa Makaya, Embassy of the Republic of South Africa, Addis Ababa

TBC