PRESS RELEASE:
The Africa Communications Leadership Report 2018 features the expert opinion of fifty professionals from different countries, institutions, sectors and disciplines, on the role of communications in the socio-economic development of the African continent.
Speaking on the raison d’être for the report, co-founder Annie Mutamba said, “there are too many communication professionals working in isolation, trying to challenge the current narratives about Africa. Africa Communications Week and this report seek to build bridges between forward-thinking communicators.”
Africa’s reputation has an impact on its socio-economic development. It is therefore critical for communicators to be strategic about shaping a narrative that is so vital to the transformation of the continent.“Africa focused communications professionals have a strategic role to play, in taking ownership of the African narrative and shaping the conversations, stories, and policies of their organisations, governments and culture,” says Eniola Harrison, co-founder ACW.
The biggest single step African countries could take towards reducing their reputation gap is including their skilled communications workforce in decision-making to advance their economic transformation and meet the demands of a global economy.
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About Africa Communications Week
Powered by a virtual international team of multi-talented communications professionals, Africa Communications Week aims to convene leading communications professionals from various backgrounds across the world, to critically assess the role of communications in Africa’s socio-economic development.
The next edition of Africa Communications Week will take place between 21 and 25 May in various locations around the world.
About the Africa Communications Leadership Report 2018
The Africa Communications Leadership Report is the first comprehensive review into experts’ vision and solutions for transformative change in Africa through strategic communications.
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