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Our Thinking on the Digital Economy and Policy Issues That Matter Most
Our Thinking on the Digital Economy and Policy Issues That Matter Most
Artificial intelligence may seem like a triumph of algorithms and code, but behind every smart system lies a vast human workforce. These unseen workers, often in developing countries, perform the
Africa’s entrepreneurs are often told to “move fast and break things.” But what if real innovation comes from moving thoughtfully and building within the system? In the tech world, no
Imagine losing access to your mobile line, only to discover later that someone else is using your old number and receiving sensitive messages or even accessing your bank account. This
One morning in Lagos, a young taxi driver was jolted awake by a 4 a.m. phone call from his mother. Panicked by the deadly Ebola outbreak sweeping West Africa in
It’s 6:00 a.m., and your alarm on your smartphone just dragged you out of sleep. Still groggy, you reach for your phone and open Instagram without thinking. The screen lights
You are a young creative working on a bold new ad campaign for a fintech startup. You have nailed the message. The visuals are clean. The copy pops. Just when
In a small studio tucked away in Surulere, Lagos, Nigeria, a young singer named Amaka poured her soul into a melody she wrote after losing her father. The song, raw,
Written by Loba Agboola. For many Nigerians facing financial exclusion or distrust in traditional banks, cryptocurrency has emerged as an alternative store of value and transaction means. Many have turned
Imagine starting your day in Lagos, you book a Bolt ride to beat third mainland traffic, use your OPay wallet to pay for akara and pap at a roadside vendor,
