Far from being hopeless, Africa is full of hope and potential, maybe more so than any other continent. The challenge is to ensure that its potential is utilised.
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Celtel established a mobile phone network in Africa at a time when investors told me that there was no market for mobile phones there.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Mo Ibrahim highlights the importance of believing in opportunities even when others doubt them.
This quote emphasizes the vision and determination of Mo Ibrahim to establish a mobile phone network in Africa, despite widespread skepticism from investors regarding the market's viability. It illustrates the power of pursuing innovative ideas and projects, challenging conventional thinking, and recognizing unexploited opportunities in emerging markets.
Themes
MobileAfricaOpportunityInnovationEntrepreneurship
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about pursuing business ideas in challenging markets.
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