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Lions on the Move II

Presentation of the McKinsey Global Institute Study

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.

Politics Briefing "Lions on the Move"

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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Politics Briefing

Politics Briefing foster professional dialogue with policymakers. This format is aimed particularly at members of the Bundestag, but also at political actors in government, ministries or political foundations.

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