There is still intense poverty, crime, and spreading resource crises. In many places, there is still a lack of food, water, and electricity as well. Africa has abundant resources, yes. Unfortunately, it cannot capitalize on its potential.
Addressing challenges
An article on the website of the Center for Creative Leadership says that a new breed of leaders is needed in Africa. This stems from global research and local insights from progressive leaders from numerous African countries.
Luckily for Africa, and the whole global economy, some leaders, politicians and development agencies are already asking bold questions:
- Do our past successes make us unaware and blind to future opportunities?
- Are our current strategy and decision-making practices obsolete and not aligned with reality? If so, what can and will wake us up?
There is a need for these kinds of individuals who will be able to take adversity and turn it into exponential opportunities. Leaders who are able to invite diverse perspectives in order to get the best from economic ecosystems that are very complex indeed. They will need to encourage others to challenge their assumptions.
What will help? Technology, since in many cases it can be deployed to make the impossible a reality.
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