Ecobank CEO Ayeyemi calls for Africa-India FTA
Africa’s partnership with India and leveraging in its experience is the answer to transform African Continent to a digitalised and resilient Africa, according to Raghunath Mandawa, CEO, Airtel Africa, Kenya.
“Lot of innovative technology needs to be built up in African continent for Indian companies to penetrate the continent,” Mandawa told “Future of a Digitalization in India-Africa Partnerships at LEADS 2021”, which was organized by FICCI on 15 Sept 2021.
“Digital transformation could be a game-changer for Africa. It is an opportunity to boost economic growth and industrialisation, alleviate poverty and improve people’s lives. Digital technology will contribute to the African Union Agenda 2063,” added FICCI President Uday Shankar at the LEADS 2021.
“There is a huge opportunity for India and Africa in the education sector,” noted Suresh Sethi, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, NSDL e-Governance Infrastructure Ltd.
Given the business opportunities highlighted by businessmen, Ade Ayeyemi, CEO, Ecobank, called for a free trade agreement with Africa that will create massive opportunities for India.
FICCI, through the India-Rwanda innovation growth programme has also supported Indian start-ups with demonstrated technologies and innovations to scale in Rwanda, the conference was told. #digital #technology #investment #FTA #exports /fiinews.com
