This lecture will feature Charlie Robertson, Chief Economic Advisor to Group CEO, Equity Group Holdings and author of The Fastest Billion: The Story Behind Africa’s Economic Revolution and The Time Travelling Economist. His distinguished career of over 30 years has been focused on emerging and frontier markets, working as a fund manager at an EM/Frontier focused investment bank and ING Barings as well as a think tank.  Voted, #1 Frontier Analyst in the Extel Survey in 2016 -2020, #1 Frontier Analyst in Institutional Investor in 2019 and Renaissance Capital was the #1 rated Frontier firm in 2016 and 2017.

The lecture will be divided into three parts:

• 30-40 minute talk by Charlie Robertson
• Q&A session
• Drinks networking

We are pleased to offer free admission for RAS members and SOAS students. For non-members, there will be a small fee to attend. This lecture is a fantastic opportunity to engage in thought-provoking conversations on the African continent’s evolving dynamics and connect with fellow professionals, students, and academics.

• Registration & Networking: Doors open from 5pm
• Lecture, Q&A : 6pm – 8pm