SESSION 3 in the webinar series “Crisis Management for African Business Leaders” is titled “This Isn’t the West – How Africa’s Informal Sector Reacts to COVID-19.” This session is led by Hakeem Belo-Osagie, Chairman of FSDH Holding Company and Senior Lecturer of Business Administration at Harvard Business School. The discussion focuses on the unique challenges and responses of Africa’s informal sector to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The session brings together a panel of influential leaders and experts who will share their perspectives on the informal sector’s critical role in Africa’s economy and how it is adapting to the current crisis:
- His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, President of Ghana, will discuss the government’s approach to supporting the informal sector during the pandemic.
- The Honorable Nasir El-Rufai, Governor of Kaduna State, Nigeria, will provide insights on regional strategies to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on informal workers.
- Ahmed Mushfiq Mobarak, Professor at Yale University, will share his research on the economic implications of the pandemic for informal sectors in developing countries.
- Amandla Ooko-Ombaka, Senior Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Co., will discuss practical strategies and recommendations for navigating the challenges faced by informal businesses.
This session is part of a timely and valuable video conference series produced by Africa.com in partnership with faculty from Harvard Business School. The series is designed to address the unprecedented humanitarian and economic crisis caused by COVID-19, offering African business leaders critical insights and strategies for managing through these uncertain times.