Bridging the data divide: Empowering Africa’s SMEs to leverage data for growth

Apr 23, 2024

Bridging the data divide: Empowering Africa’s SMEs to leverage data for growth

Data has become the currency of progress and innovation. Yet, Africa finds itself at the crossroads of a data divide, restricting its economic growth and stifling its entrepreneurial spirit. This brief aims to ignite a transformative shift by providing actionable measures to bridge the data divide, empowering African small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to leverage the power of data for growth and prosperity.

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About The Author

SONE OSAKWE

Sone is a Research Fellow at CSEA. As a development economist, she is committed to understanding how poverty and inequality can be reduced to achieve improved welfare and more inclusive societies. Her expertise include research, policy and practice, domestic revenue mobilization strategies, advocacy, among others. Before joining CSEA, Sone worked as a fiscal policy advisor at Deloitte. She holds a Master’s degree in International Development and Economics from University of Bath, and a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. She is also a chartered accountant.