Africa Forward: Positioning Africa as essential only matters if it changes outcomes

The Africa Forward Summit, co-hosted by President William Ruto of Kenya and President Emmanuel Macron of France, is taking place in Nairobi, marking a significant shift in Africa's engagement with global partners. The focus is on economic transformation and value capture, emphasizing bankable projects and measurable outcomes. Green industrialization and the need for consistent policy are priorities to ensure Africa does not remain merely an exporter of raw potential.