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African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET)

@AcetforAfrica

3 years

#ATF2018 was a unique, policy-focused event, which brought together leading experts & practitioners to share perspectives on how to accelerate job growth, boost investment, & implement transformation policies. #ATF2021 is going to be bigger and better as we go #virtual . 🗓️JULY 15

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African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET)

@AcetforAfrica

3 years

Our third African Transformation Report, Integrating to Transform, explores the critical need for African countries to work together beyond trade to accelerate transformation and enable economies to scale #ATR3 #IntegratingtoTransform

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African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET)

@AcetforAfrica

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In our latest African Transformation Quarterly, we feature an insightful video interview with Freda Yawson ( @Free_4_Africa ), Senior Manager at ACET. Among other things, Freda discusses the importance of regional collaboration and domestic resource mobilization for advancing the

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African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET)

@AcetforAfrica

3 years

#ATF2021 isn't like any other, as we'll be launching the much awaited #ATR3 looking at how #Africa CAN and WILL transform its economies to better the lives of all. #IntegratingtoTransform 👉Join Us:

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African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET)

@AcetforAfrica

3 years

More info about this event👉 ➡️Register via ▶️Download background report: 📺 #Zoom 🔗:

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African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET)

@AcetforAfrica

3 years

#Savethedate for the most anticipated event on #Africa 's events calendar ░J░U░L░Y░ ░1░5░ #ATF2021 and launch of #ATR3 - #IntegratingtoTransform Don't miss it for for the world. Register TODAY: - @tito_mboweni @MaEllenSirleaf @HafezGhanem_WB

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African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET)

@AcetforAfrica

2 months

Congo Republic🇨🇬, Rwanda🇷🇼, and Burundi🇧🇮 have diversified their economies and boosted their growth in the past 20 years. Join us on May 20 as we discuss how they did it. RSVP: #ATI2023 #ATISummit

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African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET)

@AcetforAfrica

3 years

#SaveTheDate : #ACET & @WBG_Inclusion are bringing together champions of #inclusion for a discussion on the road to achieving a sustainable, resilient—and critically, inclusive—recovery across #Africa . Join us: ▶️ 🗓️March 15 ⏰1:30 PM GMT #InclusiveAfrica

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African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET)

@AcetforAfrica

3 years

We'll miss the warm hugs at #ATF2021 as we go virtual but @TechChange has got our back. Join us for a virtual experience like no other. ✧ 🎀 𝒥𝒰𝐿𝒴 𝟣𝟧 🎀 ✧ is the date

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African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET)

@AcetforAfrica

3 years

In a self-reinforcing manner, collaboration to produce regional public goods will also help build experience and trust to pursue deeper regional economic integration - more in this week's launch of the #ATR3 @ #ATF2021 #IntegratingtoTransform

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African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET)

@AcetforAfrica

3 years

📢|| #ATF2021 Virtual Platform NOW open|| 📌Tips 1⃣ Click >>> 2⃣ Go to Forum & login. 3⃣ Hurray🎉complete your profile, see all our distinguished speakers, view agenda, add to calendar, join discussions, chat with participants, etc. See you on THURSDAY!

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African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET)

@AcetforAfrica

3 years

1 day to #ATF2021 . Don't miss out. Join and let's dialogue on #IntegratingtoTransform . Explore our virtual platform curated by @TechChange :

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African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET)

@AcetforAfrica

3 years

Special #ATF2021 invitation from our COO, @DanniNti . Join us: 🗓️ JULY 15 ⏰ 13:00 GMT #ATR3 #IntegratingtoTransform

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African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET)

@AcetforAfrica

3 years

🔴LIVE at the upcoming #ATF2021 will be @HafezGhanem_WB , speaking on #IntegratingtoTransform . Don't forget to secure your place 👉

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African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET)

@AcetforAfrica

3 years

Wondering how #Africa should manage future climate risks and harness climate-smart agriculture? Or wondering what climate-smart agriculture means at all? 👉Register for the upcoming #ATF2021 to hear from leaders and experts. #IntegratingtoTransform

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African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET)

@AcetforAfrica

7 years

Our 2017 African Transformation Report has been launched. You can download the full report here

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African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET)

@AcetforAfrica

2 months

Excited to introduce our esteemed speakers for the upcoming Summit on Economic Growth and Transformation in #Africa ! Join us for insightful discussions with Prof. Nicola Viegi ( @viegi_nic ), Dr. @KouassiYeboua , and Dr. Robert Nkuna ( @Mabuse01 ), moderated by our own @MauraL33 .

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African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET)

@AcetforAfrica

3 years

#SaveTheDate : #ACET and @WBG_Inclusion are bringing together champions of #inclusion for a discussion on the road to achieving a sustainable, resilient—and critically, inclusive—recovery across the #African continent. Join us: 🗓️March 15 ⏰2:30 PM GMT #InclusiveAfrica @WorldBank

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African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET)

@AcetforAfrica

2 years

On #IWD2022 , we will be shining a light on the need to place #GenderEquity at the heart of #Africa ’s Economic Transformation Agenda. Join @MOGinAfrica , @YaviMadurai , @RosineSori , and other amazing women as they share their experiences and perspectives.

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African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET)

@AcetforAfrica

3 years

Only ONE WEEK to go until the African Transformation Forum and the agenda is looking full of diverse perspectives on Africa's economic transformation, secure your place today 👇 📌 #ATF2021 @tito_mboweni @KYAmoako @MOGinAfrica @ndidiNwuneli

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African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET)

@AcetforAfrica

3 months

ACET is pleased to announce the appointment of @MOGinAfrica as our new President & CEO, effective July 1, 2024. With over 25 years of experience in economic & social policy, Mavis is set to lead ACET into its next phase of impact and growth. Learn more👇🏾

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African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET)

@AcetforAfrica

3 years

In our latest report on #evidence use, we find that policymaking in #Ghana continue to be heavily influenced by neo-patrimonial practices & the prevailing duopolistic, competitive, clientelist political settlement. More in this @SEDI_Programme report: 👉

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African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET)

@AcetforAfrica

5 years

“We do not need to have all 54 countries to have visionary leaders. What we need is a maximum of 20 of the likes of the presidents of #Ghana , #Rwanda and Côte d’Ivoire.” – @AlikoDangote

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African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET)

@AcetforAfrica

3 years

This week, @SEDI_Programme released its 1st country study in collaboration with #ACET . The report closely examines the role of #evidence in #Ghana ’s macro-level policymaking as well as in selected sectors: #economicdevelopment , PFM, & #health . Full report👉

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African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET)

@AcetforAfrica

6 years

“Africa is witnessing the dawn of a new economic pan-Africanism,” @SongweVera , Exec Secretary United Nations @ECA_official will speak at #ATF2018 tomorrow in a dialogue to be moderated by BBC's @sikenye

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African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET)

@AcetforAfrica

3 years

#Anticipate - #ATF2021 is two days away and our virtual platform is NOW open for discussions. Book a seat:

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African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET)

@AcetforAfrica

6 years

@MBawumia thank you for the transformation message. #ATF2018 #dialogue4action

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia

@MBawumia

6 years

On Thursday, 21st June, 2018, I gave the keynote address at the second edition of the African Transformation Forum organised by the African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET), in Accra.

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African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET)

@AcetforAfrica

3 years

Are you an Afro-optimist? Mark the date 𝕁𝕌𝕃𝕐 𝟙𝟝 to hear from the continent's most foremost leaders on how we will transform economies for generations to come. #ATF2021 #ATR3 #IntegratingtoTransform Register NOW! 📌

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African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET)

@AcetforAfrica

3 years

COUNTDOWN to this year's #ATF2021 - 3 days to go, so make sure you have your registered spot👇 #IntegratingtoTransform @KYAmoako @MBawumia @tito_mboweni @MaEllenSirleaf @SongweVera @ndidiNwuneli @MOGinAfrica

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African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET)

@AcetforAfrica

2 years

#HappeningSoon : #TwitterSpaces on #COP27 with 1⃣ @BogoloKenewendo 2⃣ @omniaelomrani1 3⃣ @poshgero 4⃣ @JohnAdjaye 5⃣ @timmcdonnell 6⃣ @Wacera_K 7⃣ @ImpraimMargaret Is this really #Africa 's COP? 📍Set a reminder and join the conversation:

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African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET)

@AcetforAfrica

19 days

We are thrilled to announce that Mavis Owusu-Gyamfi ( @MOGinAfrica ) is officially stepping into the role of President and CEO of ACET today! Mavis brings a wealth of experience and a transformative vision for Africa’s economic future. Her insightful article on the care economy

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African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET)

@AcetforAfrica

6 years

Help us to fight corruption; help us to kill the big man syndrome; help us to ensure that resources mobilised for African development are used for African development, ACET Board Chairman, Tito Mboweni urges participants while welcoming them to #atf2018 #dialogue4action

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African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET)

@AcetforAfrica

4 years

African countries began officially trading under a new continent-wide free trade area on Friday. It's important to know that " #AfCFTA is not simply a free trade agreement; it is a vehicle for #Africa ’s economic #transformation ." @jorgeboat

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African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET)

@AcetforAfrica

3 years

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 @tito_mboweni . At today's meeting, the board approved our 2022 work plan - the transformation journey is alive

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African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET)

@AcetforAfrica

4 years

We had an amazing #BoardMeeting this afternoon, expertly chaired by @tito_mboweni with @kyamoako , Eveline Herfkens, Arkebe Oqubay, @MichelleNdiaye1 , @NickWestcottRAS , Benno Ndulu, Robert Peiffer, and Lord Paul Boateng. @MOGinAfrica , @DanniNti , & @RobFloydACET also joined. #ACET

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African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET)

@AcetforAfrica

2 years

For the next 8 Wednesdays, we’ll celebrate some amazing #African women who are moving the needle on women’s empowerment and transformation. Meet today’s #WCW , @MOGinAfrica , our very own @AcetforAfrica Executive Vice President - here's what she had to say on #IWD2022 : 1/2

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African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET)

@AcetforAfrica

4 years

discuss key measures to help African economies rebound quickly after the current crisis, and to ensure the economic transformation agenda stays on track for the long term. @tito_mboweni chaired the meeting. #StaySafe #zoommeetings #boardmeeting

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African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET)

@AcetforAfrica

6 years

In order to transform, we need a mindset shift. Our underdevelopment is a mindset issue, declares Rwanda's @PaulKagame , Ghana's @NAkufoAddo agrees #ATF2018 #dialogue4action

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African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET)

@AcetforAfrica

4 years

We're delighted to have #ACET Board Chair @tito_mboweni join today's #TLP discussions where members are taking stock of ongoing efforts to address the #COVID19 pandemic and it's #economic & #health impacts in #Africa . @SongweVera @kyamoako @MaEllenSirleaf @GayleSmith

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African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET)

@AcetforAfrica

2 years

#COP27 is a moment to regain momentum on #climatechange . Will world leaders move from negotiation to action on #Africa ? Join our Twitter space conversation on🗓️Nov. 15 at⏰12PM GMT/2PM EET to learn more. 📍 🗣️ @BogoloKenewendo @omniaelomrani1 @poshgero

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African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET)

@AcetforAfrica

2 months

"Everyone talks about Growth and its importance, more often than not people think GROWTH is going to solve everything. But the view at ACET is growth is not enough; Africa needs to transform." - @tito_mboweni speaking at @AcetforAfrica Summit on Economic Transformation. Learn

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African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET)

@AcetforAfrica

2 months

"We need to diversify; not just in agriculture but into other subsectors of the economy." - @tito_mboweni speaking at @AcetforAfrica Summit on Economic Transformation. Learn more: #ATISummit #ATI2023 #EconomicTransformation @DpmeOfficial @UPTuks

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African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET)

@AcetforAfrica

2 years

#Ghana is currently experiencing its worst sovereign debt crisis since 2000. What must be done to ensure a resilient recovery? Join our EVP @MOGinAfrica and other experts on @CitiTVGH as they dive deep into solutions for recovery.

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African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET)

@AcetforAfrica

2 years

Women & girls play a critical role in the transformation of #African economies. Join our great lineup of African women later today for an #IWD2022 #TwitterSpaces chat on putting #GenderEquity at the heart of #Africa ’s transformation. 📌

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African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET)

@AcetforAfrica

3 years

Research Analyst and a lead author, @Cdore_ , describes our recent @SEDI_Programme report on #Ghana 🇬🇭 as one that "explores the various factors that shape the flow of evidence, including the actors who control the rules of the game" ⤵️Download a copy at:

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African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET)

@AcetforAfrica

3 years

Launched: #ATR3 - #IntegratingtoTransform . Download the full report at:

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African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET)

@AcetforAfrica

6 years

Emphasizing curriculum reform for the #futureofjobs , ACET Senior Fellow @hs0970 said, “The curriculum must remain relevant and forward-looking to ensure the skills STEM students acquire are useful and productive in tomorrow’s economy”. Read more

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African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET)

@AcetforAfrica

3 months

📢Ahead of the IDA for African Heads of State Summit on Apr 28-29 in Nairobi, join @MOGinAfrica , @szmakka , & @JasonBraganza1 for a media briefing on #IDA21 replenishment & its impact on #Africa . 🗓️Apr 25, 3 PM EAT 🔗 cc: @AFRODAD2011 @ONEinAfrica @WBG_IDA

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African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET)

@AcetforAfrica

6 years

Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Heads New African Leadership Transformation Panel

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African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET)

@AcetforAfrica

4 years

The #COVID -19 crisis is severely straining #African societies & governments. Today, ACET’s board members — @kyamoako , Eveline Herfkens, @MichelleNdiaye1 , @NickWestcottRAS , Benno Ndulu, @LordPaulBoaten2 , and Robert Peiffer – held a virtual meeting to

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African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET)

@AcetforAfrica

6 years

Reeta Roy, President and CEO of the Mastercard Foundation @MastercardFdn will deliver the maiden African Transformation Distinguished Lecture at the African Transformation Forum 2018 #ATF2018

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African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET)

@AcetforAfrica

6 years

Wonderful to hear that we’ve won the Best International economy think tank award! Thanks Prospect Magazine for this great honour. #tta2018

Prospect

@prospect_uk

6 years

From our Global category, we’re delighted to award @AcetforAfrica the best Economic Think Tank! #tta2018

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African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET)

@AcetforAfrica

2 years

As #Africa prepares to take center stage @ #COP27 , @ndidiNwuneli says it's a critical time for us to assert ourselves. She outlines 3⃣ things she would like to see from world leaders. Subscribe to our newsletter to watch the full spotlight video! 📍

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African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET)

@AcetforAfrica

2 months

. @AcetforAfrica Board Chair, @tito_mboweni , explains our approach to economic transformation: "Transformation means Diversification, Export Competitiveness, Productivity Increases, Technology Upgrading, and Human Well-being. At ACET, we call this the Growth with DEPTH model."

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African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET)

@AcetforAfrica

3 years

#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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African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET)

@AcetforAfrica

5 years

"At their core, economic transformation and youth employment are inseparable. It’s impossible to envision a solution to the future of work in Africa without economic transformation." Reeta Roy @MastercardFdn #ATF2018 #DistinguishedLecture

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African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET)

@AcetforAfrica

5 years

Africa's young men and women "are fundamental to all the pillars of transformation. They will be its drivers and its beneficiaries." Reeta Roy @MastercardFdn

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African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET)

@AcetforAfrica

7 years

We close the year with the publication of the maiden edition of our e-bulletin, highlighting major think-and-do activities in 2017. Check it out

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African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET)

@AcetforAfrica

5 years

“We need to be active participants. We cannot be scared of the Fourth Industrial revolution”- @tito_mboweni

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African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET)

@AcetforAfrica

3 years

#Accra 🇬🇭, #Johannesburg 🇿🇦, #WashingtonDC 🇺🇸, #London 🇬🇧, #World 🌍 on one platform to discuss #Africa and we didn't miss the opportunity for a quick family photo.🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️ - @tito_mboweni @NickWestcottRAS @KYAmoako @DrArkebe @MichelleNdiaye1

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African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET)

@AcetforAfrica

6 years

"We know from history, no country has been able to industrialize without going through the #agric sector" @SongweVera at #2018COM #ATR2017 #AgricTransformingAfrica

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African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET)

@AcetforAfrica

6 years

"Without #job -related #skills , #young people & adults cannot benefit from #Employment #opportunities that offer a #decent #income " - George Afeti #YES #futureofjobs

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African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET)

@AcetforAfrica

6 years

To deal with corruption, we need to hold people to account without fear or favour - @PaulKagame at #ATF2018 #dialogue4action

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African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET)

@AcetforAfrica

6 years

Thanks to all our partners and participants for making today's #YES Platform discussion a fruitful one. #futureofjobs

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African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET)

@AcetforAfrica

6 years

"Not everyone is on board, most notably #Nigeria , #Africa ’s largest #economy .... citing underlying #challenges and the #primacy of #national interests. No doubt, there is adequate skepticism for a #plan [ #AfCFTA ] that right now is #Visionary at best." - @kyamoako

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African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET)

@AcetforAfrica

6 years

Leadership for Agriculture Forum: 800 billion FCFA to support young farmers for the next 10 years -

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African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET)

@AcetforAfrica

5 years

The oil palm industry has multiple untapped value adding opportunities that can be captured by: 👉🏿Closing the yield gap 👉🏿Improving the oil extraction rate (OER) 👉🏿Improving crude palm oil (CPO) quality of small millers 👉🏿Promoting outgrower schemes

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African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET)

@AcetforAfrica

6 years

Cost of transporting a container of goods from #Mombasa to #Kigali had dropped from US$4,000 to US$2,000 simply by having one-stop border posts and harmonizing trade guidelines. It's no surprise that Rwanda ranks 2nd in #Africa on #EaseofDoingBusiness . #ATF2018

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African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET)

@AcetforAfrica

2 years

📢Our latest multi-country report maps progress in strengthening Secondary Edu systems to deliver a workforce prepared for the Fourth Industrial Revolution and covers 6 countries: Côte d’Ivoire🇨🇮, Ethiopia🇪🇹, Ghana🇬🇭, Niger🇳🇪, Rwanda🇷🇼, and Uganda🇺🇬 ⏬

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African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET)

@AcetforAfrica

4 years

How can the @IMFNews and other devt partners best support #African economies rebound in the aftermath of the #COVID -19 pandemic? Join us this Tuesday via #zoom as @IMFNews ’ African Director, Abebe shares some key insights. Register at:🔗 #AfricaPostCovid

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African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET)

@AcetforAfrica

3 years

📢We're proud to announce the appointment of Maura K. Leary ( @MauraL33 ) to the position of Director of Communications. @MauraL33 joins us after🔟years at the @WorldBank . From @KYAmoako , @MOGinAfrica , @DanniNti & the ACET team, we say Akwaaba. More info:

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African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET)

@AcetforAfrica

6 years

#EPAs did “fragment the continent into 5 or 6 different regions. #CFTA is making one Africa, with 1.2 billion people. It is a more powerful market, it’s a stronger market; it will be more effective for job creation.” @SongweVera #ATF2018

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African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET)

@AcetforAfrica

4 months

Excited to partner with @MastercardFdn for an important conversation on School-to-Work Transition Schemes on March 21! Don't miss out, register now: #ACETIGD2024 #YouthandSkills #FutureOfWork

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African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET)

@AcetforAfrica

6 years

Ten years ago, we opened our "doors in Accra with a single mission: to ensure that Africa’s economic growth is sustainable and inclusive." @kyamoako Read how we have engaged #governments to move in new policy directions for #economic #Transformation .

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African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET)

@AcetforAfrica

6 years

"The demographic shift in Africa is an incredible opportunity to change the narrative", - Reeta Roy of @MastercardFdn delivering the African Transformation Distinguished Lecture at #ATF2018

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African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET)

@AcetforAfrica

6 years

“Our continent is home to more than half the world’s uncultivated arable land, with diverse climates suited to a wide range of plant and animal species.” Dr. Yaw Ansu - Chief Economist Emeritus at ACET

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African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET)

@AcetforAfrica

6 years

Other African countries should follow the example of Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda to reform land right laws to enable women to legally own land #ATR2017

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African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET)

@AcetforAfrica

6 years

"The structure of most #African economies had not changed in forty or more years. So even as many countries began experiencing robust levels of economic growth, the gains were not sustainable—they were shallow, driven by high commodity prices or macroeconomic reforms." @kyamoako

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African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET)

@AcetforAfrica

6 years

"The size of our middle class continues to increase, however we are importing more food than we produce and we have almost 1 out of every 2 people living below $2 day mark" @SongweVera speaking @AcetforAfrica and @ECA_OFFICIAL side event. #2018COM #AgricTransformingAfrica

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African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET)

@AcetforAfrica

3 years

Our Board of Directors continue to play a pivotal role in our vision to see an economically transformed #Africa . Today, they are meeting virtually to discuss important issues relating to the future of #ACET . @tito_mboweni , @NickWestcottRAS , @KYAmoako , @DrArkebe , @MichelleNdiaye1

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African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET)

@AcetforAfrica

3 years

The ratification of the #AfCFTA by #African leaders proves that there is a shared consensus around the need to change the trade and economic capacity on the continent. 👉Join us on July 15 for #ATF2021 as we launch our flagship report #ATR3 #InegratingtoTransform

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African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET)

@AcetforAfrica

4 years

Big boost for #AfCFTA as @afreximbank agrees to provide $500M towards development of Pan-African Payment and Settlement Platform. @AfCFTA #trade #Africa #transformation

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African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET)

@AcetforAfrica

3 years

Ghana🇬🇭 and Cote d'Ivoire 🇨🇮 remain the top two cocoa producers but most of the beans are exported in its raw form. In Ghana, a whole week is dedicated to promote eating of chocolate as part of #valentinesday2021 . Next bold step should be domestic processing of the beans.

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African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET)

@AcetforAfrica

6 years

Breaking news - @EllenJohnSir to chair new African Transformation Leadership Panel, ACET founder @kyamoako announces at #atf2018

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African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET)

@AcetforAfrica

2 years

"The @GhanaCompact will be an agreement between citizens and government, regardless of who is in power, on the direction of travel for our country, and on the vision and principles that underpin our democracy." - Dr. @KYAmoako #GhanaCompact #theGhanaWeWant

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African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET)

@AcetforAfrica

6 years

"The YES Platform focuses on the levers through which youth unemployment can be reduced by enhancing skills development to help meet the future of job needs of young people." -

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African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET)

@AcetforAfrica

6 years

"If #markets were to become the #centrepiece in thinking about the #commodities driving #agricultural #value chains, then #agriculture would be put in a position to power #transformation . " - @JGatune Read more in our online bulletin

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African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET)

@AcetforAfrica

2 years

Meet our 3rd speaker @adiaspeaks , the Chief Marketing Officer for @MTNNG . She has successfully designed, built, & scaled tech-driven platform companies in emerging markets. Register and join the conversation: #IntegratingToTransform

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African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET)

@AcetforAfrica

5 years

Palm Oil has many comparative advantages: 🔑Productivity: Palm oil is eleven times more productive than soybean, five times more productive than rapeseed, and eight times more productive than sunflower. How are African Governments taking advantage of #PalmOil ?

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African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET)

@AcetforAfrica

4 years

Congrats to all the partners involved. This is a big win for Ghana and Africa's transformation.

Daniel Krull

@GermanAmbGhana

4 years

Today President ⁦ @NAkufoAddo ⁩ launched Volkswagen Ghana and the 1. Made in Ghana VW were presented. We started this project in August 2018 when Chancellor Merkel was in 🇬🇭. Great success for all involved and for 🇩🇪🇬🇭 relations! ⁦ @RegSprecher ⁩ ⁦ @GermanyInAfrica ⁩

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African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET)

@AcetforAfrica

6 years

“ #Nkrumah ’s vision of a #free and #unitedAfrica inspired me just as it did the countless others who dreamed of #sharedprosperity .” - @kyamoako #AfCFTA2018 Read full piece in the 2nd edition of our online #bulletin .

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African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET)

@AcetforAfrica

7 years

Meet @missbenyy . It is only 4 days into 2018 and she is working hard to complete a report. #NewYearNewYou #WeLoveWhatWeDo

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African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET)

@AcetforAfrica

7 years

Agriculture is the pathway to economic transformation in Africa. This is the message of our second African Transformation Report #CitiCBS

CITI FM 97.3

@Citi973

7 years

The easiest way of pulling people out of poverty is to invest in agric – @benkoku #CitiCBS

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African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET)

@AcetforAfrica

6 years

Today, everyone can have a voice. Individuals have millions of followers on Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram. And one could dare say that many of those individuals across the continent are much savvier on social media than African think tanks"

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African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET)

@AcetforAfrica

2 years

During the first decade of the 2000s, #Africa experienced growth acceleration propelled by demand for primary commodities but growth collapsed in 2007 & 2015 when global demand weakened. And then came #COVID19 . Join us on the sidelines of #TICAD8 as we explore what... 1/2

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African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET)

@AcetforAfrica

8 years

"The tax code of most African countries is a xerox copy of those in OECD countries when our economies are 60% informal" - @Diop_WB #ATF2016

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African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET)

@AcetforAfrica

1 month

Join us for Day 2 of the #CitizensConvention hosted by the @GhanaCompact in partnership with @CDDGha , @ImaniAfr , @nccegh , @afrobarometer , @ifsghana , and other CSOs. #GhanaCompact #theFutureWeWant

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African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET)

@AcetforAfrica

6 years

"Membership in farmer-based organizations is another traditional way of accessing credit. Membership is closely linked to access to agricultural credit among farmers. But less than 10% of Africa’s smallholders are members of such organizations." #ATR2017 #CitiCBS @benkoku

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African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET)

@AcetforAfrica

1 year

We're excited to announce the appointment of Dr. Emmanuel Owusu-Sekyere as our Director of Research. Emmanuel will lead thought leadership and drive ACET’s research portfolio, overseeing Economic Management and Governance program. 1/2

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African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET)

@AcetforAfrica

9 months

It’s here! The African Transformation Index 2023 is now live! The #ATI2023 is a tool for African leaders and citizens to learn from the past and from each other to craft and implement transformative policy solutions. Explore the ATI report at

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