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<p>Experimentation and creativity are critical to increasing access to and use of financial services for individuals and small businesses, particularly in emerging markets where the financial inclusion gap is greatest. Drawing on examples of local pilots that have made a tangible difference to communities in different parts of the world, how can we leverage these successes at a time when resilience to economic crises is dangerously low?</p>


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DAVOS 2024: Comparing Notes on Financial Inclusion

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<p>Ahead of the 54th Annual Meetings of The World Economic Forum, South Africa situates itself as a global player as they re-examine their economic operations, transparency and service efficiencies.</p>


DAVOS 2024: Focus On South Africa’s preparation ahead of WEF 2024

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<p>At the 54th annual meeting held by the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, South Africa&#8217;s thriving private sector is showcasing how there is potential for growth and investment in the economy. Through government collaboration with the private sector, South Africa is capable of reaching global heights.</p>


DAVOS 2024: Focus On collaboration for an improved South Africa

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<p>AI is a hot topic this week at Davos. Leaders from across business and government highlight the challenges faced by global economies and address questions around opportunities and risks. One of the concerns raised is that jobs will change globally over the next five years, raising the pertinent questions around what the future holds for the youth and how best to maximize AI in trade.</p>


DAVOS 2024: Day Four Highlights

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<p>Seismic change is underway in Africa. The United Nations projects that sub-Saharan Africa will account for more than half of the growth of the world’s population by 2050.  As such, Africa is set to play a bigger role in shaping contemporary geopolitical and economic affairs. CNBC Africa brings you the stakeholder dialogue on An African Economy of Scale, from Davos Switzerland.</p>


DAVOS 2024: An African Economy of Scale

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<p>The World Economic Forum’s Annual Meetings continues on the third day with sessions focusing on green finances, artificial intelligence and how economies can be more resilient against high inflation. A new World Economic Forum report calls for a new approach to economic growth and a balance between long-term sustainability and equity. The CNBC Africa team brings daily updates from Davos, Switzerland on the happenings impacting Africa’s future.</p>


DAVOS 2024: Day Three Highlights

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<p>The services sector generates two-thirds of global GDP and over half of all jobs, yet trade in services costs twice that of trade in goods, with 40 per cent of these costs due to opaque and outdated regulations. Recent landmark agreements including the WTO Reference Paper on Services Domestic Regulation and the AfCFTA Protocol on Trade in Services are now coming into effect and giving much-needed impetus to global efforts to reduce restrictions in the sector. How can we reform outdated restrictions and build back trust in the services economy?</p>


DAVOS 2024: Frictionless Services

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<p>In all corners of the world, local communities are working to protect their lands and traditions threatened by the climate and nature crisis &#8211; and exacerbated by rising security challenges. On the Frontlines for Nature is the theme for this panel discussion moderated by CNBC Africa Editor-in-Chief, Godfrey Mutizwa. Panellists discuss remarkable efforts in Africa and Latin America that are leading the way in restoring landscapes, supporting sustainable livelihoods and stabilizing some of the world&#8217;s most fragile geographies.</p>


DAVOS 2024: On the Frontlines for Nature

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<p>Africa, renowned for its abundant cultural tapestry, reflects this diversity through its cuisine. Every dish tells a story, an immersion into a world where tradition meets innovation.</p>


Game Changers: The growth of culinary dining in Rwanda

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<p>Bag Innovation, a Rwandan ed-tech start-up since 2017, is addressing the rising youth unemployment by enhancing education outcomes. With over 50 employees, it is aspiring to become Africa&#8217;s top job simulation platform.</p>


Game Changers: Bag Innovation: The gateway to curbing unemployment in Rwanda

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<p>Rwandan-owned Akagera Medicines and the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) entered a new partnership of $1.46 million to improve vaccine delivery and accessibility in Africa. The partnership will see CEPI provide the financial and technical support to demonstrate the pre-clinical proof of concept of Akagera Medicine’s innovative lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) and modified mRNA for the development of a multivalent influenza vaccine.<br />
In this panel discussion, Regis Rugemanshuro, CEO of the Rwanda Social Security Board, the majority owner of Akagera Medicines and Michael Fairbanks, Chairman of the Board of Akagera Medicines explain what this milestone means for Rwanda and the continent.</p>


How Rwanda could become vaccine hub for Africa

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<p>To match the pace of our rapidly changing world, Rwanda has committed to build upon one of its biggest assets. By focussing its energy on the youth, the country is paving a solid foundation for them to launch themselves into the future.</p>


Game Changers: Youth: A catalyst for economic growth

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<p>In the heart of Africa, Rwanda is soaring to new heights, aiming to become the continent&#8217;s premier cargo business hub. In this episode of Invest Rwanda, we focus on Rwanda’s growing potential in the cargo business sector.</p>


Invest Rwanda: How Rwanda is set to become Africa’s premier cargo business hub

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<p>Agro-processing is essential for sustained and accelerated economic growth, food security, job creation and poverty reduction. Rwanda has been intentional about its agro-processing sector which contributes to a third of the country’s GDP. In Today’s episode of Doing Business in Rwanda, we will focus on the cassava value chain whose commercialization has brought opportunities for product diversification.</p>


Agro-processing in Rwanda: The cassava value chain

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<p>Rwanda horticulture industry presents numerous opportunities for niche companies to create start-ups and partner with the local farming community. The trend of local supports for locally produced spirits places distillers in a unique position to thrive under this growing market.</p>


Unlocking Rwanda’s spirits production potential

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<p>A 2022 report by Briter Bridges, estimates that there are over 500 EdTech start-ups operating across the continent, offering a diverse range of services from online tutoring and e-learning platforms to digital content creation and teacher training solutions. On this special edition of EdTech Monday, we review the season that has been through the lens of conversations and numerous activities held across the continent.</p>


EdTech in Africa: Reflections, Achievements and the Future

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<p>Peace and security are essential for the development of any economy. For many years, the Central African Republic knew no peace and had to deal with a humanitarian crisis and a stagnating economy. The tide is however changing for CAR. In this special edition of Doing Business in Rwanda, we bring you Rwandan businesses operating in Bangui as well as the significant role played by Rwandan forces in maintaining security in Central African Republic.</p>


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DAVOS 2024: Comparing Notes on Financial Inclusion

DAVOS 2024: Focus On South Africa’s preparation ahead of WEF 2024

DAVOS 2024: Focus On collaboration for an improved South Africa

DAVOS 2024: Day Four Highlights

DAVOS 2024: An African Economy of Scale

DAVOS 2024: Day Three Highlights

DAVOS 2024: Frictionless Services

DAVOS 2024: On the Frontlines for Nature

Game Changers: The growth of culinary dining in Rwanda

Game Changers: Bag Innovation: The gateway to curbing unemployment in Rwanda

How Rwanda could become vaccine hub for Africa

Game Changers: Youth: A catalyst for economic growth

Invest Rwanda: How Rwanda is set to become Africa’s premier cargo business hub

Agro-processing in Rwanda: The cassava value chain

Unlocking Rwanda’s spirits production potential

EdTech in Africa: Reflections, Achievements and the Future

Eye on Rwandan businesses in the Central African Republic

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DAVOS 2024: Comparing Notes on Financial Inclusion

DAVOS 2024: Focus On South Africa’s preparation ahead of WEF 2024

DAVOS 2024: Focus On collaboration for an improved South Africa

DAVOS 2024: Day Four Highlights

DAVOS 2024: An African Economy of Scale

DAVOS 2024: Day Three Highlights

DAVOS 2024: Frictionless Services

DAVOS 2024: On the Frontlines for Nature

Game Changers: The growth of culinary dining in Rwanda

Game Changers: Bag Innovation: The gateway to curbing unemployment in Rwanda

How Rwanda could become vaccine hub for Africa

Game Changers: Youth: A catalyst for economic growth

Invest Rwanda: How Rwanda is set to become Africa’s premier cargo business hub

Agro-processing in Rwanda: The cassava value chain

Unlocking Rwanda’s spirits production potential

EdTech in Africa: Reflections, Achievements and the Future

Eye on Rwandan businesses in the Central African Republic

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