Category: Public Policy

Original thought leadership on important public policy issues on a Global, Regional and Local basis

Integrate within before looking abroad: A case for why Africa’s Future Lies in first strengthening its Intra-Continental Trade 


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.

How Africa can strengthen the local supply chain, manufacturing and innovation of drugs and vaccines


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

Tips for Entrepreneurs from my convo with Shark Tank’s Mr. Wonderful


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 →

Goal Setting for Small Business Owners


Small business owners need to set out time to plan for the year. Even just 3 hours of setting goals will make a big difference.  How will you set goals for your business this year? Tell me in the comments. #smallbusinessowner #smallbusiness #entrepreneurship #africa #adebayoalonge #goalsetting #fyp #harvard https://youtu.be/F8FtLgY-rqk?si=HS-nk7vX_NczBGMd Goal setting helps small business owners … Continue reading Goal Setting for Small Business Owners →

Geopolitics is major headwind for business in 2024


Happy New Year! GeoPolitics will present a major risk to scale up startups in 2024. What should entrepreneurs and small businesses do to ensure their businesses thrive in this era of increased geopolitical tensions? Let me know your thoughts in the comments. #entrepreneurship #smallbusiness #africa #geopolitics #adebayoalonge https://youtu.be/IbsXGhIP9iU?si=m_esCPRlOsj4J__a Businesses will need to navigate geopolitics in … Continue reading Geopolitics is major headwind for business in 2024 →

What type of leadership do we need in the world today?


We see failure to exercise leadership in business and politics across the world.Why? People fight change. People fight loss.As a result people are afraid to act to bring about change because they fear getting cancelled.Adaptive Leadership can help provide the know-how to those who want to learn how to lead and bring about a world … Continue reading What type of leadership do we need in the world today? →

Open Letter To Nigeria’s President on Climate Change


Climate change is an existential crises to humanity. And presents the most dire consequences for vulnerable developing countries such as Nigeria. Adebayo Alonge has presented a comprehensive strategy to the Nigeria President that can help that country and similar countries adapt to Climate change.

Should Africa Countries continue to sell fossil fuels?


COP28 just ended with timid language for gradual transition from fossil fuels. African countries argue that they should be allowed to continue to sell their oil and gas as they did not contribute to this climate change issue. Are they right? What do you think? https://youtu.be/mdXhvpDPqUs?si=k_5X3m8HahAcRRx_ Are Africa countries right to insist on continuing to … Continue reading Should Africa Countries continue to sell fossil fuels? →