Sone Osakwe

I advocate for public policy reforms to improve shared prosperity l Views = my own.

[CSEA Africa @csea_afric]

Data has become the currency of progress and innovation. Yet, Africa finds itself at the crossroads of a data divide, restricting its economic growth and stifling its entrepreneurial spirit. 🧑‍💻

In this brief, @SoneOsakwe provides actionable measures to help bridge the data divide by empowering African small and medium enterprises to leverage the power of data for growth and prosperity.🌍

➡️https://t.co/A4u19PeHcv

[CSEA Africa @csea_afric]

* CSEA LATEST PUBLICATIONS*

1️⃣'Unlocking stronger institutions, policies and citizen participation in Africa for a more effective data driven public sector'.🌍

✍️@SoneOsakwe

📚https://t.co/JfrGSCic6X

#data #citizens #institutions #CSEAPublication

[Moussa Faki Mahamat @AUC_MoussaFaki]

I welcome the @_AfricanUnion's entry into the #G20 as full member.
This membership, for which we have long been advocating, will provide a propitious framework for amplifying advocacy in favor of the Continent and its effective contribution to meeting global challenges.

[GSMA Mobile for Development @GSMAm4d]

Ghana’s national digital agenda seeks to promote an inclusive digital society. However, Ghanaian women are less likely than men to own internet-enabled devices, use the internet, access government e-services, or make digital payments.
Learn more 📕 https://t.co/r0yLhHahsP #UKAid

[Thedatasphere @thedatasphere]

📢CALL FOR FELLOWS!

The Fellowship Program brings together brilliant young minds from diverse disciplines to explore data governance challenges through the lens of the datasphere.

Apply to be part of our next cohort before August 15, 2023 👉 https://t.co/krxMsoTx1C

[GSMA Mobile for Development @GSMAm4d]

📢 New report! In this study we look at the rapidly evolving #MobileMoney ecosystem in #Ethiopia and discuss opportunities to boost adoption and usage.
📕 https://t.co/q2mmQFCJir
#UKAid

[AfCFTA Secretariat Official @AfCFTA]

#Africa currently trades with 42 #currencies. The continent’s transactions on Swift amounted to UD$ 19.5 billion in 2019. The @_AfricanUion, in partnership with the @Afreximbank, has established @papss to enable #Africans to #trade in their local currencies and eliminate the use of third currencies while boosting intra-African trade.
Follow the link and read more. https://t.co/0p1IMHfpDy

#AfCFTATradeTuesday
#digtialTrade
#digitalpayment.

[Nigham Shahid @NighamShahid]

How can #mobilemoney can be effectively scaled in #ethiopia for #financialinclusion and #economicdevelopment?
Read the blog below for key takeaways, or read our full report here: https://t.co/iroYRJaxZw
https://t.co/et0Y7CdbYd.

[Sone Osakwe @SoneOsakwe]

#23 and counting

[Roland-Garros @rolandgarros]

ROLAND-GARROS CHAMPIOOOOON 🏆🇷🇸

#RolandGarros @DjokerNole

[Sone Osakwe @SoneOsakwe]

2 world records, 2 different diciplines, just 1 week apart. How??? Such an incredible athlete.

[BBC Sport @BBCSport]

"SUPERHUMAN!"

"YOU CANNOT BE SERIOUS!"

Just a week after breaking the 1500m world record, Faith Kipyegon has broken the women's 5000m world record! 🤯

#DiamondLeague

[GlobalDev Blog @GlobaldevB]

What are the big hurdles to achieving #genderequality in developing countries? Read more about the experiences of #Nigeria and #Vietnam https://t.co/hL5gt9lLGb
@SoyemOsakwe

[African Union @_AfricanUnion]

The Protocol Relating to Free Movement of Persons, Right of Residence & Right of Establishment calls for removal of obstacles to the free movement of persons, goods, services & capital Has your country ratified the treaty?
Find out https://t.co/tCKh7zEIHE #OurAfricaOurFuture

[Sone Osakwe @SoneOsakwe]

Faith!!! Just amazing 👏

[World Athletics @WorldAthletics]

WHAT🤯

1500m WORLD RECORD

FAITH KIPYEGON

3:49.11 🔥

[Sone Osakwe @SoneOsakwe]

How can the the government of #Tanzania strengthen the enabling environment for a vibrant #ecommerce sector? Find out more here ➡️ https://t.co/Je9eELQL7X

[Sone Osakwe @SoneOsakwe]

More women in LMICs are using #MobileInternet than ever before, but their rate of adoption has slowed for the 2nd year in a row. Learn more in the new @GSMA #MobileGenderGap Report 2023👉 https://t.co/jhU98fgb1D
#UKAid #Sida

[CIPESA @cipesaug]

😃Gear Up! The 2023 Forum on Internet Freedom in Africa (#FIFAfrica23) is Heading to #Tanzania!

Are you ready?! We are!!!!🙋🏾‍♀️🙋🏾🙋🏾‍♂️💃🏾🕺🏾

A call for proposals and travel support applications will be announced soon! Be a part of the community advancing #InternetFreedomAfrica!

[African Development Bank Group @AfDB_Group]

Announcing the Institutional Support for Digital Payments and e-Commerce Policies for Cross-Border Trade Project, a $1.5M initiative launched, in collaboration with @RealSmartAfrica, in 10 African countries. More: https://t.co/xrDmjLoqaD #IntegrateAfrica

[Sone Osakwe @SoneOsakwe]

Interesting stats on the state of the #mobilemoney industry.

[GSMA Mobile for Development @GSMAm4d]

The stats you’ve all been waiting for!
Dive into this year’s #SOTIR2023 and check out the fantastic growth and the state of the mobile money industry.
https://t.co/hKCzbmdV5I
#SOTIR2023 #Finclusion #MobileMoney