Africa’s financial destiny and the continent’s capacity to finance its economic needs require swift and strong action from regional and pan-African leaders. In the wake of a subdued international financial presence on the continent, African champions must now lead the way in establishing the continent’s economic prosperity, from supporting trade finance and infrastructure projects to backing industrial, extractive, and renewable energy ventures. Key industry stakeholders discuss the regulatory environment and top priorities for scaled-up African financial institutions to drive economic growth and gain a foothold in global financial centres.
Key points:
- How will Africa’s financial industry be consolidated?
- From facilitating payment interoperability, to bringing financial products to the informal workforce, how can industry leaders further enable technological advances?
- Which human capital development strategy best supports the technical skills needed for the financial sector?