Salon
Digital Economy
Sustainable Growth Through Innovation
Salon: Digital Economy
February 6, 2020
Planet Labs
By 2030, more than half of Africa’s population will be under 18. This demographic advantage positions the continent to become a hub of innovation. Digital technologies, in particular, can offer new ways to address persistent challenges and drive sustainable development across African countries.
To explore how digital solutions can help tackle today’s issues, we brought together senior representatives from politics and business. Together with our experts, we looked at how innovation in Africa can be fostered and where investment opportunities may emerge for German companies.
Start-ups on the African continent are developing new digital solutions for sustainable development.
What are opportunities for German companies to invest?
Contact Persons
Rhoda Berger, r.berger@globalperspectives.org
Supported by
BDI The Voice of German Industry
BMZ Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development
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