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title: "Bridging Policy, Innovation, and Investment: Dr. Bienvenu Agbokponto Soglo Speaks on CNBC Africa"
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# Bridging Policy, Innovation, and Investment: Dr. Bienvenu Agbokponto Soglo Speaks on CNBC Africa

by [Tiffany Jackson-Zunker](https://blacklinassociates.com/insights/author/tiffany-jackson-zunker) on November 3, 2025

Blacklin Associates VP for Technology, Policy & Innovation Dr. Dr. Bienvenu Agbokponto Soglo sat down for an interview with CNBC Africa’s Palesa Mofokeng in Johannesburg during their Power Lunch SA show. 

 

As part of their coverage of the #AIExpoAfrica, he engaged in a discussion about AI adoption in Africa, the key challenges to full adoption, the role of private-public collaboration in overcoming the challenges, and how financing and skills development play a critical role in all of it. 

 

Most notably, he shared how Blacklin Associates offerings step precisely into the solutions space. Find out more through this insightful interview.

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Tiffany Jackson-Zunker is a seasoned communications strategist with deep expertise in international affairs and 25 years of experience shaping narratives across Africa, Latin America, and South Asia. She combines a global outlook with hands-on knowledge of public outreach, media relations, integrated campaigns, and high-impact events.

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