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Africa's Big Switch (ABS)

Bolaji Akinola-Alli
Education
Nigeria
Duara Education
Entrepreneurship
Sustainable Development Goals
Fuel Subsidy Removal
Elevate Development Foundation
Innovate Africa Fund
Female Education Empowerment
Community-Based Microschools
Agriculture
Nigerian Economy
Solar Energy
Energy Access
Marginalized Children
Lagos
Social Impact Leadership
Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)
Hoaq
Pltfm

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 en... more

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On this episode of Africa's Big Switch Podcast, hosts Celine, Lys, Bolaji and Hassana reflect on the 10 episodes released in 2024.

They discuss their favourite episodes, progress and give insights into the future direction of the po... more

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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.

Victoria's background spans, education, entrepreneur... more

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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 analytic... more

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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 digi... more

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Recent Guests

Kristen Wilson
Managing partner at Innovate Africa Fund
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Episode: E31: Angel Investing with Innovate Africa Fund
Toni Sanni
Head of Corporate Finance and Venture Capital at Emerging Africa Group, financial services expert with background in accounting and finance.
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Episode: E29 Navigating Corporate Finance and Venture Capital in Emerging Markets
Richard Chongo
Country Director for Opportunity International in Malawi
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Episode: E28 Unleashing Potential: How Opportunity International Empowers Farmers
Alberta Asafo-Asamoah
Co-founder and CCO of Liquify, specializing in connecting African exporters to working capital financing.
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Episode: ABS E26 Unlocking Capital: Liquify's Mission to Finance African SMEs
Joe Kinvi
Founder of Pltfm and HoaQ, experienced in finance and investments.
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Episode: ABS E25 PLTFM: Connecting the Diaspora to African Investment
Abiola Adebiyi
Founder and president of Elevate Development Foundation
Elevate Development Foundation
Episode: ABS E24 From Marginalisation to Empowerment: EDF's Commitment to Education and Problem Solving
Eder Munyampenda
Country Manager at Sawa Energy
Sawa Energy
Episode: ABS E22 Sawa Energy: Providing C&I Solar Solutions to Rwandan Businesses
Noelle Okwedy
Energy Insights Lead at Stears and economist
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Episode: ABS E21: Understanding the Effect of Fuel Subsidy Removal in Nigeria

Hosts

Balaji
Host of Africa's Big Switch, focusing on sustainable solutions.
Hasana
Co-host with a focus on African development and empowerment.
Celine
Co-host with expertise in social entrepreneurship.

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E32 Duara Education: Women-Led Schools, Community-Led Change
Q: What advice do you have for individuals or women entrepreneurs interested in building similar solutions across Africa?
Do something that aligns not only with your passion but also with your values and what you believe in.
E30 Sierra Leone's Path to Digital Learning and Education Reform
Q: What do you hope to see in the education space in West Africa?
She envisions technology democratizing education, allowing youth greater access to learning tools and promoting entrepreneurship.
E30 Sierra Leone's Path to Digital Learning and Education Reform
Q: How do you convince people who prefer traditional education to adopt tech tools?
Modupe discusses the importance of meeting people where they are, using accessible technology instead of only pushing for high-tech solutions.
E30 Sierra Leone's Path to Digital Learning and Education Reform
Q: What triggered the revamp of the education system in Sierra Leone?
She addresses how the previous curriculum was not job-oriented, and how the government aims to build an educated workforce to support national development.
E30 Sierra Leone's Path to Digital Learning and Education Reform
Q: Can you tell us about your current role?
Modupe explains her role as an education advisor for Sierra Leone, working on a pilot program for digital education to enhance learning and teacher capabilities.

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This podcast notably addresses pressing issues facing the African continent, with a focus on sustainable solutions to complex problems such as energy access, climate change, and socio-economic development. Episodes feature in-depth conversations with various industry experts, entrepreneurs, and advocates who share their journeys and insights regarding innovations and strategies that can be implemented to drive positive change. Highlighting the urgent need for reliable energy services, the content often emphasizes the interconnectedness of energy access with broader socio-economic factors, presenting an optimistic view towards achieving Sustainable Development Goals in Africa.

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2. Toni Sanni
3. Richard Chongo
4. Alberta Asafo-Asamoah
5. Joe Kinvi
6. Abiola Adebiyi
7. Eder Munyampenda
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