24/07/2013· Here are the five steps Okonjo-Iweala outlined for creating economic growth in Africa and developing jobs for young people across the continent. Develop a critical infrastructure. The lack of modern infrastructure in Africa costs the continent "at least 2% in GDP growth annually.". Among the systems that Africa needs to develop are an
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