An audio preview of Embracing Digital Evolution, DLA Piper’s upcoming report – launching 15 September 2021 – on how businesses can succeed in Industry 4.0. The introduction is by Paul Allen, Global Co-Chair of Intellectual Property and Technology at DLA Piper.

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Embracing Digital Evolution from DLA Piper – an audio preview

Africa's outlook remains promising. According to Control Risks, now is the ideal time for companies and investors to consider investing or expanding their businesses in Africa. Understanding the nuanced market dynamics and adopting a long-term perspective is essential. 
In this episode, we explore Control Risks' Africa Risk Reward Index, focusing on:
•    how the current generational divide across Africa is affecting societal cohesion and influencing political and economic opportunities in the year ahead;
•    infrastructure advancements shaping the continent’s security, economic, and social progress; and
•    the impact of AI adoption on economic development and addressing local challenges across various industries.

Africa's outlook remains promising. According to Control Risks, now is the ideal time for companies and investors to consider investing or expanding their businesses in Africa. Understanding the nuanced market dynamics and adopting a long-term perspective is essential.&nbsp; In this episode, we explore Control Risks' Africa Risk Reward Index, focusing on: &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;how the current generational divide across Africa is affecting societal cohesion and influencing political and economic opportunities in the year ahead; &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;infrastructure advancements shaping the continent&rsquo;s security, economic, and social progress; and &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;the impact of AI adoption on economic development and addressing local challenges across various industries.

Episode 4: Risk vs Reward: The Ultimate Scorecard

Emerging threats, power vacuums, polarisation, conflicts and violence, and the double-edged sword of technological advancement are among the top risks in-house lawyers must consider over the next 12-18 months when conducting business in Africa. In this episode, we delve into:
•    the potential impact of the Trump administration on regulatory compliance across the continent;
•    geopolitical risks and their effects on supply chains and sanctions; and
•    the growing threat of digital concentration as a cyber risk.

Emerging threats, power vacuums, polarisation, conflicts and violence, and the double-edged sword of technological advancement are among the top risks in-house lawyers must consider over the next 12-18 months when conducting business in Africa. In this episode, we delve into: &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;the potential impact of the Trump administration on regulatory compliance across the continent; &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;geopolitical risks and their effects on supply chains and sanctions; and &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;the growing threat of digital concentration as a cyber risk.

Embracing Digital Evolution from DLA Piper – an audio preview

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