TED: How Africa can keep rising | Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala

The video discusses the narrative of a rising Africa, highlighting Rwanda's technological innovations and the African Risk Capacity's insurance model. It reviews Africa's economic growth, challenges, and successes, such as improved macroeconomic management and telecom advancements. The speaker identifies areas needing improvement, like job creation and governance, and emphasizes the importance of managing success, investing in infrastructure, and empowering youth and women. The video concludes with a call to fight corruption and maintain resilience in the face of challenges.

What innovative solution did Rwanda implement to deliver medical supplies to remote areas?

• Using bicycles for delivery

• Using drones

• Hiring more healthcare workers

• Building new roads

What is the purpose of the African Risk Capacity?

• To provide loans to African countries

• To promote tourism

• To offer weather-based insurance

• To build infrastructure

What was one of the main reasons for Africa's economic slowdown in recent years?

• Increased foreign investment

• Improved governance

• Falling commodity prices

• Rising inflation

Which sector experienced a revolution in Africa, leading to significant growth?

• Tourism

• Telecommunications

• Agriculture

• Manufacturing

What was a key factor in reducing Africa's debt-to-GDP ratio?

• Increased exports

• Debt relief initiatives

• Higher taxes

• Foreign aid

What is a major issue with the jobs created in Africa according to the speaker?

• They are low-productivity

• They are in rural areas

• They are high-paying

• They are too few

What is a significant problem with Africa's trade according to the speaker?

• High tariffs

• Low intra-African trade

• Too much trade with Asia

• Lack of trade agreements

What is a critical area for investment to ensure Africa's development?

• Power infrastructure

• Tourism

• Real estate

• Fashion industry

What does the speaker suggest is vital for Africa's continued rise?

• Increased foreign aid

• Unleashing the potential of youth and women

• More government control

• Reducing education spending

What personal challenge did the speaker face due to her anti-corruption efforts?

• Kidnapping of her mother

• Public criticism

• Loss of job

• Financial penalties