As 2022 comes to a close, I'm proud to look back on a year filled w/ analysis, advice, advocacy, and partnerships that try to solve some of #Africa’s most pressing challenges.
Here're some of 's highlights from my team and me: mailchi.mp/acetforafrica/
#YearInReview
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My journey will one day come to an end, and the future belongs to my children and grandchildren. And to your children and grandchildren. What kind of future will they have? What legacy will we leave them?🤔
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Thank you for the encouragement and support. We are happy to have you join us on the #GhanaCompact journey. A very exciting 2023 lies ahead.
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#GhanaCompact - what an exciting prospect.
Ambitious? Yes
Challenging? Yes
Transformative? Absolutely
I wish @GhanaCompact and the nation of
the very best in realising the goal. Congrats @KYAmoako on your vision and all those who've come on board on your belief
Ayekoo! twitter.com/AcetforAfrica/…
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On behalf of the Partners, I say thank you for honoring our invitation. Your presence & participation contributed to the success of the launch, and I hope that as the #GhanaCompact journey continues, I can count on your continued support in building #theGhanawewant.
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I was 13 years old at the time of independence. I grew up with #Ghana, and I have lived through our post-colonial journey—the ups and downs, the successes, and the setbacks.
#GhanaCompact #theGhanaWeWant
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On behalf of partners, I'm pleased to invite you to the launch of the Compact for #Ghana's Political & Economic Transformation.
Please join me tomorrow at the Accra International Conference Center from 10:00 AM GMT.
🔴youtu.be/I7Y8h7qrLwU
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It's a pleasure to join for a webinar where I'll be addressing the lack of #diversity in economic development policy debates.
Join me: pep-net.org/news/webinar-s
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Africa's economic transformation: Know the Beginning Well. Discussion with author @KYAmoako - a brilliant man, an indefatigable fighter for economic transformation, and a down-to-earth, humble person who deserves admiration.
@getachew_zeki @m_clem
youtube.com/watch?v=QW-R6F
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I invite you all to register for this important and timely webinar.
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Our next #webinar, "Innovation Policy: Securing Africa’s Future" will bring together key stakeholders, including entrepreneurs, policymakers, and international actors for a “deep dive” discussion on how African countries can accelerate policymaking...
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It’s not too late to register! Join distinguished experts as they discuss how to revamp #Education and #Training for the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
Click link to participate! ➡bit.ly/ACETCGD
#CGDTalks #Africa #Youth #employment #skills
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Long before #History there was #AfricaStory - social networking before computers - 50,000 years ago on the motherland. #knowthebeginningwell @KYAmoako @YaviMadurai nature.com/articles/s4158
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Before #COVID19, debt levels in #Africa were already of growing concern - the pandemic has pushed them even higher.
What can the #G20 do to help Africa recover faster & better?
Our EVP & has some recommendations.👇
bit.ly/3nzvWNd
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What a year this has been! I am proud of everything has achieved this year, with support from our partners, stakeholders and friends.
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Despite continuing challenges and uncertainty across the world and across the African continent, 2021 has been a year of growth and impact for #ACET. Take a moment to read through our top ten highlights as we close out 2021.
#HappyHolidays @tito_mboweni
acetforafrica.org/highlights/202
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African economic transformation is not only about growth, but also inclusivity. Read more on the AfCFTA's role in promoting regional inclusivity and cooperation in the Economic Development in Africa Report 2021 bit.ly/31ADrfn
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#Women have proven to be resilient and as countries begin to build forward better, urges #African govts to put #women at the center to ensure #ResilientRecovery that leaves no one behind.
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#DidYouKnow that as economies start to reopen, #women are rebounding faster than men?
An exciting discussion is happening now: wrld.bg/ciFW50H4H8s
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Thank you, Dr. , for your powerful pledge as Founder and President of . I encourage other African men to join the 's #HaveHerBack campaign and consider how they too can be champions of women's advancement and #genderequality.
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We're delighted to share this pledge from Founder & President of @AcetforAfrica, Dr. @KYAmoako. He has committed to achieving #genderparity at all levels of his organization by 2023. Learn more about our #HaveHerBack campaign & get involved: ejscenter.org/have-her-back
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I pledge to #HaveHerBack by committing to achieving gender parity at all levels of by January 2023. I nominate to join me by making a commitment to champion women's advancement in Africa.
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We're delighted to share this pledge from Founder & President of @AcetforAfrica, Dr. @KYAmoako. He has committed to achieving #genderparity at all levels of his organization by 2023. Learn more about our #HaveHerBack campaign & get involved: ejscenter.org/have-her-back
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Africa at #COP26: What Comes Next?🤔
Last week, ACET & co-hosted the panel discussion Climate Change: Securing Africa’s Future between climate and policy experts to discuss the outcomes of #COP26 for #Africa.
Read our 5⃣ key takeaways: bit.ly/30FKT7X
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With #COP27 next year in Egypt🇪🇬, we need to drive the African narrative and make sure our priorities and our needs are represented - . This we can't and shouldn't ignore. Africa must drive it's own narrative.
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"We cannot wait for the money, we cannot say when there is money, we’d make a change" - @NickWestcottRAS says it as it is.
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Very interesting discussion so far. It's not too late to follow along.
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#COP26 was considered the most consequential COP since Paris, but the outcomes have been a mixed bag for #Africa - @NEPAD_Mayaki sharing his perspectives on the just ended #COP26.
Join the discussion at: bit.ly/ACETClimateCha
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Although #Africa has contributed the least to #climatechange, it's already experiencing devastating climate impacts and will bear the brunt of #GlobalWarming. Is increased financial help the solution?
Join our experts at 1:30PM GMT
#COP26
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Join us on the TechChange Platform for & for the ‘Climate Change: Securing Africa’s Future' webinar! It will be an insightful discussion on outcomes of #COP26 and what it means for Africa.
📅 Nov. 15
⏰ 1PM GMT
💬 africantransformation.community.tc
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Achieving the #SDGs and #ParisAgreement will require smart investments from development finance institutions. Join our webinar with on 16 Nov, as speakers from , & discuss investing for impact 🗓️ #DFIs
buff.ly/31oF3Il
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I'm proud of my daughter Nana, for following her heart which lead her home to Ghana
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Digital transformation requires national and continental action simultaneously. I am happy that has been at the forefront of innovation and we at stand ready to work with you to deliver on the promise of digital.
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We dedicated a large part of the analysis in our recent African Transformation Report to this issue, and have taken on innovation as one of our core areas of work at ACET.
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I cannot stress enough the importance of the digital economy, particularly when we think about economic transformation on the African continent and the future of our youth. 's philosophy for transformation highlights technological advancement as essential.
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I thoroughly enjoyed listening to His Excellency, speak on transforming the economy through digitalization. Your remarks yesterday, and at 's recent African Transformation Forum which included a focus on digital innovation, were insightful. twitter.com/MBawumia/statu
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This promises to be a rich and timely discussion. I encourage you all to join the conversation.
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Join @acetforafrica & @NEPAD_Agency for the ‘Climate Change: Securing Africa’s Future' webinar! It will be an insightful discussion on outcomes of #COP26 and what it means for Africa.
Nov. 15
1PM GMT
#IntegratingtoTransform
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It is imperative that we turn commitments into action. I am looking forward to following the conversations as we all come together to make #cop26 count.
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In the last 12 yrs, we've been at the forefront of advancing African solutions to African challenges under the passionate leadership of our Board of Directors chaired by . At today's meeting, the board approved our 2022 work plan - the transformation journey is alive
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As always, we had a terrific session. It's an honour to work alongside such passionate people.
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Discussing economic transformation with #Africa’s dynamic, innovative and driven youth always energises me & fills me with hope for the future of our beloved continent. Looking forward to joining #YouthConnektAfrica2021! Hope you will join and our partners!
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In our recently published #ATR3, we highlight the urgent need for #Africa to tap into its demographic dividend & harness the potential of its young people.
@MOGinAfrica, ACET EVP will give a keynote speech tomorrow at the ongoing #YouthConnektAfricaSummit by @YouthConnektAf
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In line with the theme for #YCAsummit2021 on “Africa Beyond Aid: Positioning the Youth for the Post COVID Economy & #AfCFTA Opportunities”, ACET & will host a panel session on youth mobility tomorrow.
Join the session via: events.hubilo.com/YCA2021/
#youTHcandoIT
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Last week, we admitted the 1st cohort of SMEs into our new private sector initiative, ACET Business Transform (#ABT). The first 10 SMEs were competitively selected from more than 70 applicants by an independent panel of consultants.
More info: ow.ly/3Rmw50Gf8S8
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#Nkrumah rightly said "The forces that unite us are intrinsic and greater than the superimposed influences that keep us apart". By #IntegratingtoTransform, Africa can achieve it's goals of #economictransformation & improve the lives of its citizens. This is the crux of our work.
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