Overcoming Obstacles: Challenges and Solutions in Israel-Africa Ties with Dr. Yechiel Leiter

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In this episode, we have the honour of hosting Dr. Yechiel Leiter, an expert in international relations who has served in senior government positions in education, finance, and transportation. He previously served as Chief of Staff to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in his former role as Minister of Finance. He also served as Associate Director General of Israel’s Ministry of Education and is currently the CEO of Veresta Group.
Veresta is a strategy consulting firm that has gained international attention, charting new courses for concrete, sustainable results. Top officeholders and political leaders worldwide have selected Veresta strategists to advise them on tackling change head-on, seizing the opportunities that government leadership turnover affords to transform their homelands into more productive, faster-developing nations.
During this episode we'll delve into the fascinating topic of strengthening ties between Israel and Africa, and discover the promising avenues of cooperation that can benefit both regions.
Key discussion points with Dr. Yechiel:

• The importance of strengthening Israel-Africa ties, highlighting opportunities in technology, security, and economic partnerships.
• Discover the Jerusalem Centre's active role in enhancing diplomatic relations between Israel and African nations through various programs.
• How Israel's agricultural know-how, including drip irrigation, can boost food security in Africa.
• Strategies for transferring Israeli medical innovations to improve healthcare across Africa.
• How Israel's clean energy expertise can help develop sustainable power sources in Africa.
• The role of young generations in building stronger Israel-Africa relations through cultural exchanges.
• Dr. Yechiel's vision for Israel-Africa cooperation in technology, trade, and security over the next decade.

Connect with Dr. Yechiel on LinkedIn at Dr. Yechiel leiter

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