Manufacturing Africa

Made in Africa: Catalyzing stronger, sustainable, and inclusive economies

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Overview

An invigorated sector, benefitting millions

Approach

Transformation through strategic investment

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IMPACT

$850+ million invested, 16,000+ jobs created

Our people

Tania Holt
Senior PartnerLondon
Global coleader of McKinsey’s Public & Social Sector Practices. Advises governments, philanthropists, development agencies, multinationals,...
Kartik Jayaram
Senior PartnerNairobi
Focuses on sustainability and economic development
David Meredith
PartnerLondon
Extensive experience in health-system development in emerging economies
Matthews Mmopi
PartnerJohannesburg
Supports the leaders of biopharmaceuticals, generics, and animal-health companies to unlock enterprise-wide value creation and...
Gillian Pais
PartnerNairobi
Leads McKinsey’s work in agriculture and sustainable land use in Africa and advises governments, development partners, and private...

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