The great miscalculation–and exit–of multinationals in Africa… again Efosa Ojomo The great miscalculation–and exit–of multinationals in Africa… again Doing business in Africa is hard, but multinational companies can succeed if they understand these two things. Apr 23, 2024 Efosa Ojomo
Market creation as a catalyst for inclusive growth and prosperity Efosa Ojomo Market creation as a catalyst for inclusive growth and prosperity The line between technology, innovation, and progress is not straight. More innovation leads to greater shared prosperity, but not all innovation is equal. Apr 18, 2024 Efosa Ojomo
What do caring for babies and market creation have in common? A lot. Efosa Ojomo What do caring for babies and market creation have in common? A lot. Just as infants rely on their parents or caregivers for every aspect of their care and development in infancy, new markets depend on entrepreneurs and investors to undertake every essential task in their creation. Apr 12, 2024 Efosa Ojomo
Corruption is not the problem; it’s a solution: My experience at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Kenya Efosa Ojomo Corruption is not the problem; it’s a solution: My experience at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Kenya I was tempted to pay a bribe. Here’s what happened and why a review of how we think and talk about corruption is important. Dec 12, 2023 Efosa Ojomo
Four reasons for-profit organizations remain the best way to help the poor Efosa Ojomo Four reasons for-profit organizations remain the best way to help the poor The most effective tool poor countries have to solve their problems is: profit. Nov 29, 2023 Efosa Ojomo
The process of market creation… demystified Efosa Ojomo The process of market creation… demystified There is a predictable, albeit difficult, path to market creation and thus, to ample job creation and prosperity. Oct 26, 2023 Efosa Ojomo
Our latest research – Accelerating the adoption of solar energy in Nigeria: A market-creation strategy Efosa Ojomo Our latest research – Accelerating the adoption of solar energy in Nigeria: A market-creation strategy There is significant potential to firmly integrate solar power into Nigeria's energy mix to address the country's energy deficit. The question is, how? Sept 27, 2023 Efosa Ojomo
Accelerating the adoption of solar energy in Nigeria: A market-creation strategy Efosa Ojomo Accelerating the adoption of solar energy in Nigeria: A market-creation strategy Why has Nigeria’s solar market not grown faster—and how can it be accelerated? To answer these two questions, we have taken a different approach and have analyzed the sector through the lens of market creation. Sept 26, 2023 Efosa Ojomo
Making the UAE’s $4.5 billion pledge to finance climate projects in Africa count Efosa Ojomo Making the UAE’s $4.5 billion pledge to finance climate projects in Africa count For the UAE’s investment to count across Africa, it should ensure that these investments are designed to store or distribute value that can help Africans make progress. Sept 20, 2023 Efosa Ojomo
Leaders at the 78th UNGA should discuss this global phenomenon Efosa Ojomo Leaders at the 78th UNGA should discuss this global phenomenon If leaders at the 2023 UNGA discuss the global nonconsumption phenomenon and ask what new value networks are necessary to transform this nonconsumption to consumption, progress is possible. Sept 18, 2023 Efosa Ojomo
What strep throat (and Deirdre McCloskey) taught me about the goal of the economy Efosa Ojomo What strep throat (and Deirdre McCloskey) taught me about the goal of the economy How can we build economies where the vast majority of people have the chance to consume the products and services that will help them make progress? Aug 16, 2023 Efosa Ojomo
How to make Mercosur, the South American Common Market, work Efosa Ojomo How to make Mercosur, the South American Common Market, work It is the process by which organizations transform nonconsumption into consumption that has the potential to catapult the region’s economies to prosperity. Aug 1, 2023 Efosa Ojomo