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Jul 2021
14m 49s

Is it time for African jewellery to shin...

Bbc World Service
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An industry that is truly a diamond in the rough. Africa may be rich in precious stones, but its jewellery industry has struggled to compete with Asian and European companies. Some economists say the sector has huge potential and that, with the right investment, it could create millions of jobs across the continent. So, what’s holding our jewellers back?

Host: Alan Kasujja (@Kasujja on Twitter) Guests: Emanuela Gregorio, coordinator of Fashionomics Africa and economist at the African Development Bank; Margaux Rusita, founder of Margaux Wong.

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