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The author reflects on Nigeria's past, highlighting the decline in living standards due to reduced government oversight after 1999. Suggesting a revival through AI in governance, they propose essential services remain public, create government-owned companies, improve transparency, and empower youth leadership. The aim is to rebuild the middle class and enhance accountability.
Adebayo Alonge, speaking at the UN General Assembly, emphasizes Africa's need for representation in global decision-making, particularly on the Security Council. He underscores the importance of empowering African citizens through education and healthcare while calling on the diaspora to invest sustainably. This will enable Africans to shape their own future and narrative.
The author reflects on the adverse impacts of U.S. sanctions and aid on Nigeria, highlighting how foreign intervention disrupts local markets and perpetuates dependency on "free" offerings. Emphasizing the importance of a robust public sector for societal welfare, they call for accountability in U.S. policies that affect global economies, advocating for sustainable growth.
Adebayo Alonge speaks at the 2024 Clinton Global Initiative in New York
Adebayo Alonge with Prof. Ricardo Hausmann at Harvard circa 2023 AD Canadians often find themselves criticizing leaders like Justin Trudeau, but as Prof. Hausmann shared with me at Harvard, focusing solely on political figures or complaints won't solve the deeper issues.Hausmann told me: “There are preachers aiming to save the world by making people holy, … Continue reading Canada’s Economic Challenge: Why Innovation and Diversification Are Key
I had the privilege of participating in Prime Minister Patrick Achi (Côte d’Ivoire's) seminar at Harvard titled “Unlocking Africa’s Potential through Development.” This seminar profoundly challenged my previously held beliefs regarding the causes of Africa's underdevelopment. Until now, I had firmly believed that colonialism, neocolonialism, tribalism, cultural backwardness, the local inability to add value to … Continue reading Africans should take responsibility for their future
For any small business or family to be successful, someone must be willing to take a risk. It's about stepping outside of your comfort zone and taking a leap of faith. When was the last time you took a risk? Today might just be the day to take that step towards success. What risks will … Continue reading Risk must be taken to succeed
In this OpEd, Adebayo Alonge argues that before reaching across continents, AfCFTA must first unlock Africa's internal potential. Prioritizing intra-African trade strengthens economic foundations, ensuring Africa engages globally from a position of strength. This strategic focus on self-reliance and empowerment embodies the spirit of Pan-Africanism, charting a path to prosperity on Africa's terms.
My recommendations on the panel at Harvard on - Strengthening local supply chain , manufacturing and innovation of Drugs & Vaccines in Africa involve investing in local R&D, revamping IP regimes to enable manufacturing and distribution, encouraging local manufacturing capacity, removing constraints that makenit difficult to use new innovations in the public sector. #africa #entrepreneurship #innovation #vaccines #medicine
3 Tips from Kevin Leary - Shark Tank’s Mr Wonderful 1. Building a business is hard enough. Find a country that is making it easy for you to do so. Don’t be wedded to your nationality 2. Build your social media brand around your person 3. Start a business that is suited to telling a … Continue reading Tips for Entrepreneurs from my convo with Shark Tank’s Mr. Wonderful
