The narrative we believe about a certain place or people group often dictates how we engage with those individuals. Can the perspective we hold negatively influence the potential of certain people groups or countries? Andrew Rugasira shares a compelling perspective of the entrepreneurial, industrial, and cultural potential of Africa and how other countries can best promote its future growth and success.
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Andrew Rugasira is the Founder and CEO of Good African Coffee, an African-based social enterprise that brings quality coffees to the global market. Prior to founding Good African Coffee, Andrew was the CEO of VR Promotions, Ltd., Uganda's leading promotions and events management company, which was featured in president Bill Clinton's 1998 tour of Africa. Andrew was nominated the Young Global Leader 2007 by the World Economic Forum and remains an established leader in economic development. He graduated with honors from the University of London, and lives in Kampala, Uganda, with his wife Jacqueline and their children.
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Published May 12, 2015TOPICS IN THIS VIDEO
Leading OrganizationsStrategyThe narrative we believe about a certain place or people group often dictates how we engage with those individuals. Can the perspective we hold negatively influence the potential of certain people groups or countries? Andrew Rugasira shares a compelling perspective of the entrepreneurial, industrial, and cultural potential of Africa and how other countries can best promote its future growth and success.
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Andrew Rugasira
Founder and CEOGood African Coffee
Andrew Rugasira is the Founder and CEO of Good African Coffee, an African-based social enterprise that brings quality coffees to the global market. Prior to founding Good African Coffee, Andrew was the CEO of VR Promotions, Ltd., Uganda's leading promotions and events management company, which was featured in president Bill Clinton's 1998 tour of Africa. Andrew was nominated the Young Global Leader 2007 by the World Economic Forum and remains an established leader in economic development. He graduated with honors from the University of London, and lives in Kampala, Uganda, with his wife Jacqueline and their children.
Years at GLS 2009