Africa's Fourth Industrial Revolution

'This is an incisive, timely, and ambitious look at how African countries can become global leaders in innovation and technology during the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Professor Landry Signé provides world-class evidence-based insight, new strategic thinking, and innovative solutions to the most pressing issues facing Africa and emerging markets. His masterpieces further illustrate why Professor Signé is one of the world's most authoritative thinkers, bridging ideas and actions to build a better future, and named one of the '100 most influential academics in government' globally and 'thought leader extraordinaire.' All global leaders must read this book!' H.E. Ameenah Gurib-Fakim, 6th President of the Republic of Mauritius 'This book will change the way you see Africa's transformation and potential in the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Everyone, especially leaders interested in understanding how the Fourth Industrial Revolution is changing the developing world, and how policy and business leaders can shape it to capture its dividends and mitigate risks, must read this book.' Klaus Schwab, founder and Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum 'In his insightful and thought-provoking book Africa's Fourth Industrial Revolution, Professor Landry Signé tantalizes with what could be for Africa if the continent is able to capitalize on the assets and manage the risks of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. All stakeholders, especially the youth of the continent, would benefit enormously, but so would the world. A must-read for policymakers, civil society leaders, and all those in the business community seeking to deliver the Africa of the future.' Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the World Trade Organization 'Professor Signé provides invaluable insights on how the Fourth Industrial Revolution is likely to play out, and how this digital revolution will shape the continent's future. The book is a must-read for those who want to understand how to navigate Africa's emerging technological landscape.' Witney W. Schneidman, former United States Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs 'Professor Landry Signé is not just one of the world's most influential thinkers on the questions related to how agile leadership, emerging technology, and the Fourth Industrial Revolution could contribute to a more prosperous, just, inclusive, and sustainable world. He is also a unique top global leader, complex thinker, terrific scholar, and impactful change-maker respected worldwide, who is using his cutting-edge understanding of sophisticated challenges and his powerful network to transform the most disruptive upheavals into positive outcomes in our ever fast-changing world.' Sanjeev Khagram, Director General and Dean, Thunderbird School of Global Management