Politics Briefing
Lions on the Move II
Presentation of the McKinsey Global Institute Study
Politics Briefing: Lions on the Move II
March 7, 2017
Jakob-Kaiser-Haus, German Bundestag
Building on our previous event “Lions on the Move“, Dr. Jens Riese was now presenting findings from the McKinsey Global Institute Study in the German Bundestag. As a top German manager from Africa, Amadou Diallo enriched the presentation with his experience and expertise regarding the economic dynamics on the African continent.
Lions on the Move II: Presentation of the McKinsey Global Institute Study
What needs to happen for economic success to catalyse sustainable development in African societies?
Together with Members of the German Bundestag, the potential and necessity of economic success for sustainable development in African countries could now be discussed from a parliamentary perspective.
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