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Quote by Papa Madiaw Ndiaye
If you can’t leverage Africa’s young talent, you should not be working in Africa.
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The quote sets a strong standard for working in Africa: people and organizations should make meaningful use of the abilities and potential of its young population. “Leverage” here means recognizing and applying that talent, rather than overlooking it. The final phrase presents this as a basic responsibility, not an optional extra.
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