Richard Li of STEEL Advisory Partners explores five tech megatrends poised to transform African economies in 2021 and beyond. Clean technology (CleanTech) drives renewable energy, sustainability, and green jobs. Educational technology (EdTech) expands access to learning and vocational skills. Healthcare technology (HealthTech) and medical technology (MedTech) strengthen public health and telemedicine. Digital commerce boosts intra-African trade, FinTech adoption, and e-commerce growth. Agricultural technology (AgriTech) addresses food security and urban farming while enabling data-driven productivity. By harnessing these technologies, African nations can accelerate digital transformation, create jobs, and build resilient, future-ready economies.
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Friday@Noon on Financial Services in Africa: 2018
by Johan Burger The NTU-SBF Centre for African Studies publishes a weekly newsletter on issues relevant to Africa. This paper is based on issues addressed […]
Friday@Noon on E-commerce in Africa: 2018
by Johan Burger The NTU-SBF Centre for African Studies publishes a weekly newsletter on issues relevant to Africa. This paper is based on issues addressed […]