Foster Awintiti Akugri

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Foster Awintiti Akugri is a computer scientist and process engineer by education, an entrepreneur by training, and a volunteer by passion. His 9 years of experience span several fields including technology, digital transformation, artificial intelligence, innovation and policy design, community building, financial inclusion, business development, marketing, leadership, and more. In 2015 he founded the Hacklab Foundation, an international nonprofit organization headquartered in Ghana with a focus on preparing the youth for future digital jobs through technology education and skills development.

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Trade Series Part 1: Interoperability of Trade; Is a Ministry of Integration a Necessity or Nicety?

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) powered by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, an agency under the African Union is...

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6th UPSA Annual Leadership Lecture – Africa’s Currency Future in Focus

UPSA’s 6th Annual Leadership Lecture explored Africa’s economic sovereignty, de-dollarisation, and lessons from BRICS for a common currency.

The Geopolitics & Geo-Economics of De-Dollarisation: BRICS Currency Strategy, Lessons for Africa’s Common Currency, and Beyond

Despite political independence, Africa’s economies remain tied to foreign currencies, sparking renewed calls for financial sovereignty at the UPSA Annual Leadership Lecture.

Ghana’s Utility Providers in Crisis: Tariff Hikes, Galamsey, and the Question of Public Interest

Ghana’s essential utilities – water and electricity – are...

China’s Global Governance Initiative: Shaping a New Era of Multilateralism

Introduction At the “Shanghai Cooperation Organization Plus” Summit in Tianjin,...
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