Webinar Concept: Technology and Its Untapped Potential in Boosting Productivity in Developing Economies
The promise of technology to transform productivity across sectors is undeniable, particularly in African economies, where industries such as agriculture, services, and manufacturing stand to benefit. Emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI), Robotics, Data Analytics, and Digital Infrastructure have already demonstrated their potential to accelerate economic growth and enhance competitiveness.
However, despite the optimism, technology has not yet delivered the expected productivity gains in many developing economies. This webinar will explore both the transformative power of technology and the critical barriers preventing it from achieving widespread productivity improvements.
Key Insights from Our Technology Webinar
- The Productivity Promise of Technology: Emerging technologies present unprecedented opportunities for African economies to leapfrog traditional development paths. Tech adoption has already revolutionized sectors like fintech, agriculture, and education by improving efficiency, reducing costs, and fostering innovation. Yet, the impact is uneven, and growth remains concentrated in select areas.
- Challenges Limiting the Impact of Technology
Featured Speakers
Dr. Abbas Abdul
Research Fellow
Bennett Institute for Innovation and Policy Acceleration, Science Policy Research Unit (SPRU), University of Sussex, United Kingdom.
Pren-Tsilya Boa-Guehe
Head for Pan-African Institutions, Government Affairs & Public Policy
Habtamu Edjigu
Economist
ACET-STEG Fellow
Benita Uruhisho
Head of Partnerships and Public Relations
Certa Foundation
Hon. Chukwuemeka Ujam
Managing Partner
Nina Jojer
Joseph Ishie
Business Development Manager, West Africa
Nina Jojer
Ola Goriola
Founder/Head Machine Learning Engineer
ConvergenceAI