Africa: The Aid Economy’s Entrepreneurship Mirage

[African Arguments] On the fifth floor of one of Nairobi's gleaming innovation hubs, the hum of ambition is palpable. Logos of USAID, DfID, the Mastercard Foundation, and other donors line the walls. Young entrepreneurs in crisp shirts and designer sneakers pitch fintech solutions, climate-tech platforms, and e-commerce applications to panels streaming in from London, New York, and Silicon Valley. Cameras flash, mentors nod, and social media posts announce another "African success story." Visibility, funding, mentorship -

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