We know exactly what you’re thinking - not another Startup20 piece. Surely by now, we’ve said all there is to say, written every reflection, and debated every policy point? But here’s the thing: in true African fashion, when something truly matters, we don’t just say it once. So yes, think of this as part of our grand tradition of mulling things over until the ancestors themselves nod in agreement, because this one really does matter.
For those of us who’ve been in the trenches of the Startup20 process, the recommendations handover ceremony to the G20 felt like the final scene of an epic film, one filled with late-night writing sessions, spirited debates, and endless cups of coffee.
It reminded us that policymaking, when done inclusively, can be an act…