Eastrise Group, a strategy and insights firm, has launched its Eastrise Advisory Board to strengthen business ties between Africa and Europe. This initiative aims to connect capital and businesses across the two continents.

• The Board will focus on artificial intelligence, sustainability, impact investment, and development finance.
• Key members include Noah Black (Co-Founder and CEO of Threshold), Shikoh Gitau (CEO of Qhala), and Antony Wahome (Economic Development Advisor).
• Africa's economy is projected to reach $29 trillion by 2050, with the largest working-age population by 2040, according to UNECA.