What stops Africa, with its abundant natural resources, from capitalising on its boundless potential? Well-known Africa analyst Jakkie Cilliers uses 11 scenarios to unpack, in concrete terms, how the continent can ignite a growth revolution that will take millions out of poverty and into employment. We had this conversation.

In this special book launch, we look at what the future holds for the African continent as it faces the Coronavirus crisis that has impacted the whole world. Dr. Jakkie Cilliers – chairman of the Board and Head of African Futures & Innovation at Institute for Security Studies – has just published his latest book ‘Africa First! Igniting a Growth Revolution’ and has joined us from South Africa to discuss how the Covid-19 pandemic impacts on the shape of that future.

Presentation: Dr Jakkie Cilliers at Optentia, North-West University, South Africa