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Enitan Okediji

Strategic Project Coordinator for Harvard's Center for International Development (CID)
Enitan Okediji

Enitan Okediji is an International Development and Public Policy professional with over a decade of experience in leveraging policy as a catalyst for sustainable impact in developing economies. Currently, she is the Strategic Project Coordinator for Harvard's Center for International Development (CID) and serves as the Engagement Lead for Africa where she facilitates and coordinates the center's research and engagement activities in the region. Enitan Okediji also brings her experience in International Development and Public Policy to the Africa Futures Project at Harvard’s Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs.

Previously, Enitan was a Manager for a USAID multi-state project, focused on delivering health commodities and services in Nigeria. She also worked the Voices of Change and Growth and Employment in States (GEMS4) programs under the UK, Foreign, Commonwealth & Development (FCDO), as well as the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority.

Enitan is a graduate of the Harvard Kennedy School of Government with a Master of Public Administration (MPA). She holds a Master's degree in International Development from the University of York, United Kingdom as a Commonwealth Scholar,  and a Bachelor's degree in Mass Communication from Covenant University, Nigeria.

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Saturday
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2:00 pm
Klarman Hall
Special Address from Patrick Achi
Special remarks from former Prime Minister of Cote d'Ivoire
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Special Address from Patrick Achi

The former Prime Minister will give special remarks on accelerating economic growth and sustainable development in Africa.

America/New_York
Feb 17, 2024 2:00 PM
Klarman Hall
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Breakout 3
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Saturday
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3:45 pm
Aldrich 109
Geopolitics
Mapping the Way Forward: African Businesses in a Globalized World
Can Africa leverage unique and innovative partnership models to claim its rightful seat at the global economic table?
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Mapping the Way Forward: African Businesses in a Globalized World

While the global economy thrives on interconnectedness, Africa's participation in both global production and trade remains a mere glimpse on the grand stage. This underrepresentation extends beyond the world arena, with intra-African trade lagging behind every other continent. In this era of strategic alliances driving trade flows and innovation, the crucial question emerges: can Africa leverage unique and innovative partnership models to claim its rightful seat at the global economic table?


Navigating strategic global alliances within the continent and beyond with China and the US will significantly impact the African business ecosystem. These alliances can give African businesses access to new markets, capital, technology, and expertise. They can also help African businesses to improve their efficiency and competitiveness. How should African businesses position to create jobs, boost trade, promote innovation, and build sustainable global businesses through these alliances?


America/New_York
Feb 17, 2024 3:45 PM
Aldrich 109