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The Illusion of Inclusion: The Landscape of Digital Banking in Africa
August 24, 2023
By Khadija Ba, Legatum Student Fellow 23 Africa’s financial landscape is undergoing a seismic shift driven by the rapid ascent of digital banking. This technological revolution is reshaping conventional banking …

On the dangerous return of the mercantilism
July 1, 2023
By Mahmoud Mohieldin The developing countries must act with all the means at their disposal against protectionist restrictions on international trade and investment, writes Mahmoud Mohieldin For reasons connected with …
Unlocking Africa’s Prosperity Through Deep Tech: A Transformative Partnership between MIT’s Legatum Center and Open Startup
June 5, 2023
By Rym Baouendi and Rania Helmy As the world becomes increasingly interconnected and technology-driven, deep technology is emerging as a pivotal force shaping the future of nations. This dynamic sector is rapidly …
Breaking the Mold: Can the MENA Region Be a Leader in Inclusive Capital?
May 19, 2022
The Middle East North Africa region (MENA) is fertile ground for founders who want to start a business venture, but the environment wasn’t always so welcoming. In this virtual panel, …
UNLEASHING THE POWER OF YOUTH ENTREPRENEURSHIP
March 8, 2022
At 23 years-old, Ankiti Bose started a digital supply chain company in Southeast Asia that would grow to be valued at USD 1.1 billion, create over 100k jobs, and improve labor practices across the region. National strategies are increasingly banking on young entrepreneurs like Ankiti create more prosperous economic futures. Globally, 600 million jobs need to be created to solve global unemployment needs over the next 15 years. Young entrepreneurs have the early tech exposure and drive to impact society that hold the potential to solve the world's most pressing issues. However, entrepreneurs like Ankiti are rare. In this article, Sufian explores how the enabling ecosystems of educational, corporate, risk capital, and government stakeholders can unleash the power of youth entrepreneurship to transform economies.
The Legatum Center gathers Foundry Fellows in Senegal for an immersive experience
November 28, 2022
Headline: The Legatum Center at MIT gathered ten entrepreneurs from five African countries in Senegal for an immersive experience that included an adaptive leadership retreat and tour of greater Dakar’s …
Legatum Foundry Fellows tour Accra innovation ecosystem.
December 21, 2021
The Legatum Center for Development & Entrepreneurship at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Cambridge, MA) inaugural cohort of the Legatum Foundry Fellows tour Accra innovation ecosystem. Thirteen entrepreneurs from eight …
2021 Legatum Foundry Fellows
September 28, 2021
The Legatum Center for Development and Entrepreneurship at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology introduces the inaugural cohort of Legatum Foundry Fellows. Meet the 2021 Legatum Foundry Fellows Ehi Binitie, Rancard …
Is Tunisia Poised to Become a Leading Deep Tech Hub in Africa and the Middle East?
February 28, 2023
By Rym Baouendi Tunisia, a small country located in North Africa, is officially making big waves in the technology industry. With a rapidly evolving entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystem, Tunisia is …
Building Global Prosperity Through Community: That’s What The Legatum Center at MIT is About
September 28, 2022
By: Dina H. Sherif I am often asked why I am so passionate about building fellowships or spaces for like-minded people to come together to learn and reflect, not just …
Does the acceleration of digital transformation represent an opportunity for emerging economies?
August 19, 2022
For decades, information and communication technologies (ICTs) have variably impacted people, enterprises, and societies depending on their degree of readiness in terms of human capital development, digital infrastructure dissemination, infostructure …
Making Entrepreneurship Work in Africa: Challenges and Solutions
April 23, 2022
When Affiong Williams founded her snack-food company ReelFruit in Nigeria in 2012, she soon discovered she had to go beyond the typical managing and marketing required to put any new …
Crypto, Web3 and The Global Unleashing
January 21, 2022
The rise of the bottom up, and surprising lessons and leadership from Africa and other rising markets Christopher M. Schroeder Today I had, as I often do, a long call …