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According to the passage, what is one of the key innovation practices that companies should put at the heart of their strategy when operating in Africa?
According to the passage, what is one of the key innovation practices that companies should put at the heart of their strategy when operating in Africa?
How did Tolaram adapt its Indomie noodle product for the African market?
How did Tolaram adapt its Indomie noodle product for the African market?
Which company is mentioned as developing an innovation to address the need for affordable housing in Africa?
Which company is mentioned as developing an innovation to address the need for affordable housing in Africa?
What is one way that Tecno has tailored its smartphones for African customers?
What is one way that Tecno has tailored its smartphones for African customers?
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According to the passage, which of the following statements is true regarding companies reporting rapid growth and high profitability in Africa?
According to the passage, which of the following statements is true regarding companies reporting rapid growth and high profitability in Africa?
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What is the purpose of the Affordable Housing Hub initiative mentioned in the passage?
What is the purpose of the Affordable Housing Hub initiative mentioned in the passage?
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Which of the following statements about Tolaram's innovation strategy is NOT supported by the passage?
Which of the following statements about Tolaram's innovation strategy is NOT supported by the passage?
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According to the passage, what is one way that LafargeHolcim's innovation in brick-making helps address the need for affordable housing?
According to the passage, what is one way that LafargeHolcim's innovation in brick-making helps address the need for affordable housing?
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Which of the following statements about Equity Bank is true, based on the information provided in the passage?
Which of the following statements about Equity Bank is true, based on the information provided in the passage?
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According to the passage, what is one way that companies can 'get lean to drive down cost and price points' in Africa, as suggested in the four key innovation practices?
According to the passage, what is one way that companies can 'get lean to drive down cost and price points' in Africa, as suggested in the four key innovation practices?
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What was the initial reaction of Nigerians to Indomie noodles?
What was the initial reaction of Nigerians to Indomie noodles?
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What was the primary purpose of Equity Bank, according to the CEO?
What was the primary purpose of Equity Bank, according to the CEO?
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What was the minimum opening balance required by banks in Kenya at the time Equity Bank was founded?
What was the minimum opening balance required by banks in Kenya at the time Equity Bank was founded?
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What was Equity Bank's innovative 'mobile banking' approach before cell phone-based banking?
What was Equity Bank's innovative 'mobile banking' approach before cell phone-based banking?
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What was Equity Bank's best-known innovation?
What was Equity Bank's best-known innovation?
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What additional services did Equity Bank add to its Equitel cell phone banking application by 2017?
What additional services did Equity Bank add to its Equitel cell phone banking application by 2017?
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What was the key challenge SecurelD faced in getting certified by major credit card companies?
What was the key challenge SecurelD faced in getting certified by major credit card companies?
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What was one of the key investments SecurelD made to ensure their manufacturing plant met international standards?
What was one of the key investments SecurelD made to ensure their manufacturing plant met international standards?
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What was the key factor that enabled SecurelD to become a major supplier of smartcards in Africa?
What was the key factor that enabled SecurelD to become a major supplier of smartcards in Africa?
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What was the main reason Tecno was able to gain a significant market share in East African smartphone markets?
What was the main reason Tecno was able to gain a significant market share in East African smartphone markets?
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What was the purpose of Kellogg's investment in Tolaram Africa?
What was the purpose of Kellogg's investment in Tolaram Africa?
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What is remarkable about Tolaram Africa's Indomie brand of instant noodles?
What is remarkable about Tolaram Africa's Indomie brand of instant noodles?
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What does the passage suggest about the potential of the West African market?
What does the passage suggest about the potential of the West African market?
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Which of the following statements best describes Kellogg's strategy with its investment in Tolaram Africa?
Which of the following statements best describes Kellogg's strategy with its investment in Tolaram Africa?
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Based on the information provided, what can be inferred about Tolaram Africa's operations?
Based on the information provided, what can be inferred about Tolaram Africa's operations?
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