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In this article, my colleague Naam Chakravorty and I delve into how the data cable landscape in Africa faces critical vulnerabilities. From exposure to geopolitical tensions around the Red Sea to slow data speeds due to the concentration of data centers outside the continent, significant opportunities exist to shift the digital sovereignty scales in Africa's favor, despite recent progress. Arjun Sarkar Wesley Schwalje Jonathan Thornton #geopolitics #digitalinfrastructure #digitalpolicy

Fragmented financial systems continue to hinder Africa’s trade potential, imposing costly delays and currency hurdles that stifle intra-continental commerce. In our recent analysis, we rethink what Africa's financial infrastructure could look like to unlock growth. Read more: https://lnkd.in/d5YnKsum Aparupa Chakravarti Tito John Mbathi Oscar Njuguna Andrew Kamau Isaac Kwaku F.

While leapfrogging is frequently regarded as a pathway to prosperity, our latest analysis reveals that digital innovations alone cannot substitute for robust economic foundations. Read here: https://lnkd.in/dyn7HZxx #Jobs #EconomicFoundations Aparupa Chakravarti Isaac Kwaku F. Tito John Mbathi Gitau Wamukui Dr. Abdul B Kamara

Nearly 50% of global data centers are in the U.S., while Africa and the Middle East together host less than 2%. This concentration impacts data ownership and power dynamics, making Africa's digitalization vulnerable to foreign influence. It allows foreign tech giants to exploit African user data for commercial gain, offering limited benefits to local data providers. Read our latest analysis: https://lnkd.in/dKRV-rVd #DataSovereignty #TechImperialism Aparupa Chakravarti Isaac Kwaku F. Naam Chakravorty Gerald Black Adrian Fielding

The lack of strategic CSR frameworks based on company values, local contexts, and motivations leads to CSR efforts that are well-intentioned but narrow in scope. So, how can firms unlock CSR’s potential by harnessing local strengths of Gulf CSR to deliver on social impact? Read more: https://lnkd.in/dG_GAkDT #CSRInnovation #ImpactfulBusiness Lina Hourani Devaangi Sharma Isaac Kwaku F. Aparupa Chakravarti Saniya Fatima Karen Bett Evans Okinyi

From high-intensity design sprints to curated, interactive problem-solving sessions, we're redefining how businesses approach challenges. Curious about our unique methodology? https://lnkd.in/dYQBhqng #BusinessLeadership #DesignThinking #SolvedDifferently Aparupa Chakravarti Kris Senanu Isaac Kwaku F.

Our September newsletter is out. We dive deep into:- ✨ Unlocking CSR's true potential in the Gulf 🖥️ Africa's data infrastructure dilemma 📊 Africa's growing employment gap  🇸🇩  Sudan's crisis: What's next? Many thanks to our external contributors Lina Hourani and Devaangi Sharma for sharing their expertise and insights. Read more: https://lnkd.in/d4XzeWGv Wanja Kibue Aparupa Chakravarti Isaac Kwaku F. Raymond Amumpaire Shadi Ghrawi Ángel Monroy Naam Chakravorty Saniya Fatima David Lemayian

We’re always up to something exciting, but don’t just take our word for it! From strategizing to innovating, we’re all about making big things happen across the Global South. Curious to know more? 👉 Get to know us better: https://lnkd.in/dgmrYhR4 👉 Learn about our projects: https://lnkd.in/dXzgEbHQ #BothoTake #Strategy #Innovate Aparupa Chakravarti Cedric Dackam Omar BENYEDDER Isaac Kwaku F.

In an era of multipolarity, Africa's global relations are evolving fast. Botho's Director Aparupa Chakravarti sheds some light on new dynamics in Africa-Europe-Gulf partnerships following a dialogue with the European Council on Foreign Relations. European Council on Foreign Relations Cyril Widdershoven Maha Yahya Isaac Kwaku F. RoyChoudhury Dubai Chambers

The activation of the Climate Loss and Damage Fund at #COP28 late last year was a pivotal advancement for climate-vulnerable African nations. However, the fund's dependence on concessional loans necessitate careful (re)consideration to prevent exacerbating Africa's debt situation. Read our insights: https://lnkd.in/dn5RZTWg Isaac Kwaku F. Oscar Njuguna Aparupa Chakravarti Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC) Robert Mwakio