When the global economy sneezes🤧

Jul 18, 2021

Hello Venturer,

Why should Africans care about the global economy?

This is one question a lot of people ask during economic conversations that concern Africa directly or indirectly. And as valid as the question is, the answer to it is tricky. A quick answer to that question, however, is that when the global economy sneezes, Africa’s current cold can quickly escalate into a terrible flu.

This does not mean that Africa is in a state of sleep. We can tell by the success stories. From the growth of the continent’s mobile app market to development in tourism and the transformation and digitization of the world beyond the pandemic, Africa is wide awake. Nonetheless, the continent needs to do more.

Like John F. Kennedy said, “Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.” So while you go about your business from now on, think "how do I add my little quota to the development of Africa?"

Sheriff Oshin

Social Media Manager

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