On Tuesday, September 22 at 1:00 p.m. ET, the Atlantic Council’s Africa Center hosts a high-level discussion featuring Botswanan President Duma Gideon Boko and former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo to explore how resource-rich countries can move beyond simply exporting raw minerals. Panelists will discuss how governments can design effective local-content and subcontracting policies that create meaningful opportunities for African businesses while remaining attractive to international investors.
With 30 percent of the world’s reserves, Africa plays a central role in the global search for critical minerals as they become increasingly essential to the energy transition, advanced manufacturing, defense, and digital technologies shaping the world.
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Speakers
Olusegun Obasanjo
Former President,
Federal Republic of Nigeria
Moderated by
Gemma Fox
Editorial Director,
Time Magazine
Additional speakers will be confirmed.
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