Mwangi joins global commission on future of North-South development ties
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 8 – Equity Group Holdings Chief Executive Officer James Mwangi has been appointed to a global commission tasked with examining how developed and developing economies can reshape…
Nairobi, Kenya – James Mwangi, the CEO of Equity Group Holdings, has been selected for a global commission focused on redefining North-South development ties. Mwangi joins 20 other commissioners, including two business leaders and African leaders, to examine trade, investment, and development cooperation. The South-North Commission on Development, launched by the German government, aims to shift relations between developed and developing nations.
The commission, co-chaired by Olaf Scholz and Laura Chinchilla, will meet in Bangkok on October 16-17 to discuss Africa's role in global growth and development. Mwangi emphasizes shifting the perspective from aid to investment and partnerships, highlighting Africa's potential as a source of growth, talent, and innovation. The commission's findings are expected to inform the global development framework following the UN Sustainable Development Goals, which are set to expire in 2030.
Written by urgent.news from Capital Business's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
