'Building Ecosystems of Innovation is Africa's Biggest Challenge'

"The challenge facing Africa is building robust ecosystems of innovation ... It is a critical element of development and economic growth," said Rwandan Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente at the 2018 Africa Innovation Summit, the only summit on innovation that seeks to foster action-driven dialogue between African innovators and stakeholders in government, the private sector, civil society and academia.

Attendees at the Africa Innovation Summit 2018.

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