Lecture and conversation with Benedict Oramah

The Wheeler Institute was proud to partner with the Royal African Society (RAS) in hosting the RAS 2024 Annual Lecture, featuring Professor Benedict Oramah, President & Chairman of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank).  This lecture brought together leaders, policymakers, and professionals to explore Africa’s evolving role in global trade and the potential for deeper economic…

Designing Africa-Centric Growth Models for 2050

As part of the Private Sector Development Research Network event series, this write-up focuses on a webinar that was hosted by the International Finance Corporation the session was led by Marcio Cruz, principal economist with the Economic Policy Research unit and moderated by Andrew Dabalen, Chief Economist, Africa, World Bank Group (WBG). Imagine it’s 2050. Across Africa, 2.5…

Shaping Stories in a Changing World: Roula Khalaf on Leadership as the First Female Editor of the Financial Times

With trust in media under pressure and technology reshaping how information is consumed, what does it take to lead one of the world’s most influential media outlets? The Trailblazers series hosted by the Women in Business Club, a fireside chat with Roula Khalaf — the first female and foreign-born Editor of the Financial Times in…