Africa's Big Switch (ABS)

Africa’s Big Switch is a podcast that aims to identify current and future solutions to complex problems on the African continent. Examples of such problems include: Climate Change, Homelessness, Poverty, Political Instability, Famine, Floods etc.Our first season sheds light and sparks conversation around the future of energy in Africa.Why Energy?Modern society depends on reliable and affordable energy services to function smoothly and to develop equitably. A well-established energy system supports all sectors from medicine and education to agriculture, infrastructure, communications and high-technology. However, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA), there are over 770 million people in the world today without access to electricity, 77% of which are in Sub-saharan Africa. The Sustainable Development Goal 7 of the UN Agenda, aims to ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all by 2030. Given we are only a few years to 2030, we explore the

Africa's Big Switch (ABS) is a business podcast hosted by Bolaji Akinola-Alli, with 36 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Africa's Big Switch (ABS)

  Bonus: Sit Down with Your Hosts 3.0

  Dec 31, 202416 minS0

  <p>Send us a text</p><p>On this episode of Africa's Big Switch Podcast, hosts Celine, Lys, Bolaji and Hassana reflect on the 10 episodes released in 2024. <br/><br/>They discuss their favourite episodes, progress and give insights into the future direction of the podcast. <br/><br/>The conversation takes on a more casual and chat-like tone rather than a formal interview. <br/><br/>Special thanks to Atim and Adeoti for the marketing, and the hosts would like take the opportunity to wish the listeners a Happy New Year!</p><p>Follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn </p>

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  Episode #32

  E32 Duara Education: Women-Led Schools, Community-Led Change

  Nov 20, 202439 minS0

  <p>Send us a text</p><p>On this episode of ABS, we sat down with Victoria Peill, founder of Duara Education, a social enterprise that is empowering female teachers to create community-based micro schools.<br/><br/>Victoria's background spans, education, entrepreneurship and strategy, including roles with African leadership, group posting, consulting group and teaching in Peru.<br/><br/>Duara Education makes high quality school education accessible for millions of families in Africa, starting in Kenya. They empower female teachers to start their own community-based microschool, leveraging the power of innovations and decentral networks.<br/><br/>On this episode, we...

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  Episode #31

  E31: Angel Investing with Innovate Africa Fund

  Oct 24, 202441 minS0

  <p>Send us a text</p><p>On this episode of ABS, we sat down with Kristin Wilson. Kristen currently works for the Innovate Africa Fund as the Managing Partner and Bold Angel Network, she crafts innovative solutions that combine human operations, data analytics, and software to drive growth for SMEs and start-ups in sub-Saharan Africa.<br/><br/>The Innovate Africa Fund is a founder-first catalyst fund dedicated to accelerating the journey to product-market fit for African entrepreneurs.<br/><br/>Kristin has over a decade of management consulting experience in technology strategy, product development, and business planning, Kristin specialises in...

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  Episode #30

  E30 Sierra Leone's Path to Digital Learning and Education Reform

  Oct 10, 202450 minS0

  <p>Send us a text</p><p>On this episode of ABS, we sat down with Modupe Poku. Modupe currently works for the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change as the Education Advisor to the Minister of Basic and Senior Secondary Education focusing specifically on digital learning.<br/><br/>The Tony Blair Institute for Global Change partners with political leaders to drive meaningful change by offering strategy, policy, and delivery support, with a focus on harnessing technology to improve governance. By working closely with governments, they aim to create more inclusive, open, and prosperous societies through practical solutions and lasting...

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  Episode #29

  E29 Navigating Corporate Finance and Venture Capital in Emerging Markets

  Sep 26, 202459 minS0

  <p>Send us a text</p><p>On this episode of ABS, we sat down with Toni Sanni, Head Corporate Finance and Venture Capital at the Emerging Africa Group.<br/> <br/>The Emerging Africa Group is an ESG-focused organization that partners with investors to bridge Africa's financial gap and support sustainable development. With over $1 billion raised, it offers financing and advisory services across sectors like investment banking, fintech, and infrastructure.<br/><br/>Toni Sanni is an accomplished financial services expert with experience in Private Equity, Venture Capital, and Investment Banking. At Emerging Africa Group, Toni leads a team of experts a...

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