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<p>With the urgency for the African continent’s economy to recover better, and with the development of the fourth industrial revolution, it is only fitting for Microsoft to get involved in investment into the continent. Joining CNBC Africa to unpack the developments is Amrote Abdella, Regional Director for the Microsoft 4Afrika Initiative.</p>


Microsoft invest in skills development to help grow Africa

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<p>Microsoft through its 4Afrika initiative have signed an MOU with Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa to support in improving food security for 30 million farming households across 21 countries by 2021. Amrote Abdella, Regional Director, Microsoft 4Afrika initiative joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


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<p>Africa faces many challenges on its path to becoming a global economic competitor, and it has been said that the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the continent&#8217;s development can either be a massive barrier to advancement or, the spark that lights the fire of innovation and investment across the continent. Amrote Abdella, Regional Director, Microsoft 4Afrika Initiative joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


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