Building an Ecosystem for High-Growth Firms in Africa

In this podcast recorded during the Growth Summit, Naomi Kengurungu, Director of Marketing and Communication at the African Management Institute, discusses the key conditions needed for high-growth firms to emerge and scale across Africa. She highlights the importance of enabling ecosystems built on access to finance, supportive policies, strong networks, and business support for SMEs. The conversation also addresses the structural challenges faced by African entrepreneurs, as well as the critical role governments and regional integration initiatives can play in fostering sustainable economic growth across the continent.