Dr. Arkebe Oqubay, British Academy Global Professor at SOAS University of London and one of Africa’s most influential voices on industrial policy, led a high-level dialogue on Manufacturing and Mobility: Scaling Up Sustainable Industrialisation in Africa during the Ibrahim Governance Weekend 2025. The session, organised by SOAS University of London’s Development Leadership Dialogue (DLD), drew policymakers, business leaders, and academics to debate Africa’s future industrial path.
A Powerful Lineup of Thought Leaders
Joining Dr. Oqubay were high-profile speakers including:
- Ameenah Gurib-Fakim, former President of Mauritius and the first woman to hold the office (2015–2018).
- Lerato Mataboge, the newly elected Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy of the African Union, with two decades of policy experience in South Africa’s Department of Trade, Industry, and Competition.
- Ethiopia’s former Senior Minister and Special Adviser to the Prime Minister, who was also the AU’s sole candidate for Director General of UNIDO in 2021.
- The Executive Vice President of Hyundai Motor Group’s Future Strategy Division, representing Korea’s global leadership in mobility and industrial technology.
The diverse panel reflected a blend of African political leadership, international industrial strategy, and private sector expertise, setting the stage for a rich exchange on Africa’s development choices.
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