Author: ethelcofie

An Examination of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement: Has the Promise Been Fulfilled or Is It a Bust?

Posted on July 18, 2023July 18, 2023 by ethelcofie

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), a monumental agreement, was designed with the aspiration of establishing the world’s largest free trade area. This ambitious initiative was intended to bring together 1.3 billion people across 55 countries, creating a combined GDP of US$3.4 trillion. The vision of AfCFTA was painted as a future where seamless trade across the continent would be a reality. The dream was that purchasing professional work clothes from Rwanda or a book from Nigeria would be as simple as a few clicks, without the burden of exorbitant shipping costs. However, the question that arises is whether this promise has been fulfilled or if the AfCFTA is a bust.

How can the African Union use a well crafted AI Policy to promote innovation

Posted on July 11, 2023July 11, 2023 by ethelcofie

When we discuss policy we usually think about it in terms of regulation, structure and preventing bad actors from leveraging

Practical Steps to Staying Ahead of the curve: Future-Proofing Your Job for AI

Posted on July 3, 2023July 3, 2023 by ethelcofie

Industries heavily reliant on data analysis, automation, and repetitive tasks experience the most significant impact from AI. Sectors such as manufacturing, transportation, logistics, customer service, and administrative support have witnessed significant transformations already due to AI-driven technologies. For instance, self-driving cars have disrupted the transportation industry, and chatbots have revolutionized customer suppor

3 Tips for Using LinkedIn to Build a Strong and Visible Career Reputation: Boosting Your Professional Presence

Posted on June 27, 2023June 27, 2023 by ethelcofie

LinkedIn is an exceptional tool that empowers individuals to showcase their expertise, connect with the right people, and establish a

what should AI policy in Africa look like ?

Posted on June 14, 2023 by ethelcofie

Title: Shaping the Future: A Blueprint for the African Union’s AI Policy [What should the AI policy for Africa look

The CEO’s Guide to AI: A Strategic way to look at AI tool adoption

Posted on May 31, 2023May 31, 2023 by ethelcofie

If you are like me and are just fed up with tactical titles like ‘best prompt to use for ChatGPT or ‘here are 10 tools that are not ChatGPT’, this might be an article for you. This article is written to give CEO’s and Heads of HR a strategic approach to preparing their teams to integrating AI productivity tools into their daily tasks.

The Art of Saying No: Escaping Non-Promotable Tasks at Work

Posted on May 22, 2023May 22, 2023 by ethelcofie

In every career journey you will encounter tasks that may not directly contribute to your upward mobility within an organization. These tasks, known as non-promotable tasks, can have implications for career advancement and job satisfaction. Let’s talk about the definition of non-promotable tasks, why it matters, provide examples, discuss their impact on careers, and offer strategies for saying NO .

The African Union Digital Transformation Strategy: Challenges, Opportunities, and Threats to Implementation

Posted on April 27, 2023June 14, 2023 by ethelcofie

Learn about the African Union Digital Transformation Strategy, its challenges, opportunities and benefits, and how to unlock the digital economy in Africa.