UAE Business: Driving long-term industrial transformation in Africa – Gulf Digital News

UAE Business: Driving long-term industrial transformation in Africa – Gulf Digital News

Opportunities to boost the manufacturing sector in Africa are on the horizon, however, for the continent to witness long-term industrial transformation, both public and private sector stakeholders must join forces. 

 

These are some of the key findings from the Global Manufacturing and Industrialisation Summit’s (#GMIS2021) Digital Series on “Building Digital Capabilities for Inclusive and Sustainable Industrialisation in Africa”. 

 

The discussion brought together a panel of experts from across the continent and focused on how African economies must push for greater economic integration in the digital era, highlighting the need for regional countries to share their resources and expertise with each other, as well as align their policies and strategies to drive industrial growth. 

 

Li Yong, Director General of the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) addressed the forum, stressing on the importance of accelerating digitalisation in Africa, as the continent builds productive sectors. “We must go further to help African countries to make their digital transition, without leaving anyone behind. We must build capabilities, enhancing digital infrastructure, improve digital skills and access to training and leverage innovative capacities. Strong partnerships with local and regional partners in business, research and government need to be built, as well as with multilateral organisations such as the