In this episode, we explore Africa’s industrial challenges and opportunities, showing how AfCFTA-driven integration, green sectors, and inclusive policies for women, youth, and SMEs can foster sustainable growth, resilience, and domestic value capture.
Speakers
Saloi El Yamani
Economist
Saloi El Yamani is an Economist at the Policy Center for the New South. Since joining the center in November 2022, she has focused primarily on issues related to industrial policy and Global Value Chains. Saloi holds dual master’s degrees in International Economics and Development from the Paris Dauphine University, and International Economic Studies from the Faculty of Governance, Economic, and Social Sciences at Mohamed VI Polytechnic University.
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Arkebe Oqubay Metiku
British Academy Global Professor, SOAS University of London
Arkebe Oqubay (PhD) is a distinguished scholar-practitioner. He is a British AcademyGlobal Professor at SOAS University of London. He is a former Senior Minister and hasserved as a Special Advisor to three successive prime ministers of Ethiopia. He has been atthe centre of policymaking in Ethiopia for over 30 years, successfully leading bold reformsand playing a pivotal role in Ethiopia’s economic transformation. He is the former Mayorof Addis Ababa, recognized for transforming the city. He has led the boards of key publicenterprises, including Ethiopian Airlines. Dr Arkebe’s research focuses on structural transformation,catch-up, green transformation, and industrial policy with a focus on Africa. DrArkebe currently gives policy advice to, and consults for, African gover ...
