Nlaliban Wujangi, Deputy Chairperson, Next Generation Africa is Guest Speaker for CILT international webinar on Wednesday 1st July 2020.

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Opportunity or Threat: Will Africa benefit from the Covid-
19 crisis or is it simply about survival
Nlaliban Wujangi, CMILT
Deputy Chairperson, CILT Next Generation, Africa
CILT International Webinar Series 6

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Scope
• The Covid-19 Continuum
• Some Facts on Africa
• General Observations & Developments
• Way to go

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The Covid-19 Continuum

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Pre-Covid-19 – Phase of ‘Normal’ Living
• Global travel boom
• Trade wars
• ‘Resilient’ Supply Chains
• Demand and Supply Forecasting accuracy
• Focus on Malaria, AIDS, TB, CSM, etc.
• Free movement of goods
• Mobility of people
When we thought we were at our best…

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Early Covid-19 – Phase of Early Infections
• News of outbreak trickling in
• China in the news
• Covid-19 far from us
• Continual travel
• Supply Chain ‘fluidity’ with pinches
• Little known about virus genomes, mode of
transmission, etc.
Window of opportunity missed…

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Mid Covid-19 – Phase of Rapid Infections
• Panic – People and Buying
• Supply Chain disruption
• Supply Chain evolution - RESILIENCE
• Restrictions – Lockdowns
• Border closing
• Business closures and Job losses
• Adapting to the new normal – virtual switch
Reality of Covid-19 sets in…

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Post Covid-19 – New Normal Phase
• Opportunity to look inward and reflect
• Adoption of technology amidst disruptions
• Growth of e-commerce
• Virtual working
• Greater self awareness
• New business opportunities and innovation
Realisation of our ability to do more with little…

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General Observations
• Creativity on the rise – Innovations: solutions for handwashing
• Business diversification & Growth
• Opportunity in business process optimisation
• Virtual work possible
• More time with family possible yet be productive
• Logistics is the heart beat to beating covid-19
• Exposure of risk factor for planning and business continuity
• Focused development & Investments
• Leadership

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• Africa = 54 Countries
• Population: Approximately 1,339,937,085
• % of global population: 16.72
• Population growth rate: Between 2.6% & 2.7% vrs. global 1.5%
• Median age, 2020: 19.8 years
• Youthful population: 60% below 25 years of age
• Vast resource base
• Arable land: 874m hectares – 60% of total
• +60% engaged in agriculture
About Africa

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Way to go… Develop Comparatively
Channel Focus Areas
Invest in Agriculture • Market Linkage
• Value Addition
• Link SHF to science to enhance productivity
Industrialise • Add value to resources
• Provide support system
• Incentivise Success
Trade – AfCFTA as a
platform
• Trade Locally
• Trade Regionally
• Trade Continent wide then globally

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Thank You
Nlaliban Wujangi, CMILT
Deputy Chairperson, Next Generation Africa
Email: nlaliban@gmail.com
LinkedIn url: www.linkedin.com/in/nlaliban-wujangi-cmilt-cmrp-0692a815
+233 244 631 705