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Formality Bias: The Habits Holding Africa Back

Dayo Olopade, Nigerian-American journalist and author, exposes the global pretensions that have stymied African development and explores the ingenious workarounds that are driving regional progress.

Friday 26 September 2014
1pm - 2pm
Wolfson Theatre, New Academic Building

Dayo Olopade, Nigerian-American journalist and author, will expose the global pretensions that have stymied African development, and explore the ingenious workarounds that are driving regional progress. Olopade will share case studies in innovation, drawn from her reporting across 17 African countries - moving beyond the dire headlines and toward a realistic, constructive assessment of modern Africa.

 

This event is free and open to all with no ticket or pre-registration required.

 

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