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Michael Okyere Baafi

  • Executive Secretary
  • Ghana Free Zones Authority

Michael Okyere Baafi is the Executive Secretary of Ghana Free Zones Authority. He has 15 years of experience in strategic marketing, corporate decision making and customer relationship management at various levels.

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Can Special Economic Zones drive growth in urbanising Africa?

Thomas Farole, Michael Okyere Baafi, Susanne Frick, Lumkile Mondi, Ronald Wall
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Sule Paya pagoda the center of Yangon, Myanmar. Photo credit: Boy Anupong / Moment via Getty Images.

Special Economic Zones: Can they create jobs and grow the economy?

14 November 2019 5 Eton Road, Parktown, Johannesburg
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Busy African city transport hub - Lagos, Nigeria. Photo credit: Peeterv / iStock / Getty Images Plus via Getty Images.

Can Special Economic Zones drive growth in urbanising Africa?

13 November 2019 Wits University, SEBS Seminar Suite, 1st Floor, New Commerce Building, Johannesburg, South Africa
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