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Equity’s Dr James Mwangi lands global development role

Equity Group Holdings Chief Executive Officer Dr. James Mwangi has landed a new global development role after being appointed to the South-North Commission on Development. Mwangi is one of two business leaders appointed to the commission and the only African representative from the private sector. The commission brings together global leaders from business, government, international [...] The…

Equity Group Holdings CEO Dr. James Mwangi has been appointed to the South-North Commission on Development, joining global leaders such as World Bank President Ajay Banga and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Dr. Denis Mukwege. The commission aims to rethink cooperation between the Global South and North, building on the legacy of Willy Brandt's 1977 North-South Commission.

Mwangi, with over three decades of experience in financial services and development, will contribute his expertise to the commission's efforts to create partnerships that deliver practical results, moving away from the aid-centric view of Africa and recognizing it as a source of growth, talent, innovation, and investment. The commission's interim findings are expected in 2027, with a final report published by the end of 2028.

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