THE private sector has been cited as a major driving force in developing economies and a key partner in the type of work being done on tackling the most pressing development challenges.
The point featured in remarks by the
Dalberg Group’s Executive Director, Mr James Mwangi, at the launch of a
book titled “17 Big Bets for a Better World.” He was speaking in Dar es
Salaam at the event that coincided with commemoration of Dalberg’s 10
years in Africa, in which CEO Roundtable mem bers participated.
In attendance, furthermore, were more
than 150 business leaders in Tanzania, representing a diverse range of
sectors including finance and banking, telecoms, agribusiness and
manufacturing.
Included in the event was a discussion
on Tanzania’s future and the role that the private sector plays in
building the economy. Reflecting on the launch, Mr Mwangi remarked that
the book presents 17 bold and innovative ideas for reducing global
poverty and improving lives.
In there, some of the world’s most
renowned thought leaders detail how best the countries can collectively
reach the Sustainable Development Goals set by the UN last year. Mr
Mwangi also spoke about a new concept called ‘offgrid societies’ and why
solutions must be created for serving them.
He remarked: “In the past, ‘off-grid’
has been used to refer to those without energy access, but we need to
look beyond that to define off-grid societies as those that do not have
access to 20th century infrastructure, such as roads, bank branches,
hospitals and schools.
“Finding solutions to reach these unconnected population is extremely important if we are to achieve truly inclusive growth.’
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