The key for Africa, says businessman and philanthropist Tony Elumelu, is by nurturing young entrepreneurs and not relying on government entirely to advance nations across the continent. He does so via Heirs Holdings and The Tony Elumelu Foundation. It's a two-part message I've heard in different segments of my research and work, such as from Naomi Klein in talking about climate change.
I am fortunate to have traveled to many cities in the world. From Manila to Chicago, from Paris to Dubai, from Singapore to Cairo. Places that are my anchor, for the stories I tell. Stories that, in turn, lend meaning to these places. Not only mine, but also those of friends. our journeys, our journals.
Friday, December 26, 2014
Short Takes on 2015: Tony Elumelu
The key for Africa, says businessman and philanthropist Tony Elumelu, is by nurturing young entrepreneurs and not relying on government entirely to advance nations across the continent. He does so via Heirs Holdings and The Tony Elumelu Foundation. It's a two-part message I've heard in different segments of my research and work, such as from Naomi Klein in talking about climate change.
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