The Future of Resource Technologies / The Rapid Rise of African Consumer Power

The Future of Resource Technologies / The Rapid Rise of African Consumer Power - In our first hour, we use the Global Trends 2030 report to look closely at the future of resource technologies and the anticipated changes and impacts that will likely occur over the next decade and more. Specific insights are shared on the future of genetic engineering of crops (and the dangers to look out for), precision agriculture, water management, bio-based energy, solar energy and a few other critical areas. We must recognize both the advantages and dangers in these fields and then get onto the field of competition. Next, using the book THE NEXT AFRICA, we demonstrate some of the prime benefits of Sub-Saharan Africa's demographic advantage. Consumer power across Africa is something that the world is paying very close attention to and forecasting trillions of dollars in profits preparing to serve the needs and desires of a population base of two billion that includes a significant middle class consumer base. (LIBMP3-3468)