Celebrating the African diaspora and addressing long-standing structural inequalities

It’s the International Day for People of #AfricanDescent

Share this email Share this email on LinkedIn   Share this email on Twitter   Share this email on Facebook   New from McKinsey & Company Honoring the contributions of the African diaspora The UN’s International Day for People of #AfricanDescent, which is being observed for the first time today, aims to celebrate the countless contributions of the African diaspora globally and eradicate all forms of discrimination against people of African descent. Dive into some key insights on the region’s road to recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the path to closing racial gaps and eliminating structural exclusion in the US. Read more Africa's plan for a continent-wide pandemic recovery Dr. John Nkengasong, director of Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), explains what's needed to tackle COVID-19 across the continent. Mind the gap   Africa needs vaccines. What would it take to make them here? For decades, private companies, investors, and public-health leaders have taken a pass on domestic vaccine manufacturing. But a confluence of circumstances may be changing the calculation. Commit to progress   Safeguarding Africa's food systems through and beyond the crisis Here's how governments and private-sector actors can respond to the impact of COVID-19 on African agriculture. Take decisive action   Finding Africa's path: Shaping bold solutions to save lives and livelihoods in the COVID-19 crisis The impact of COVID-19 in Africa could be devastating—unless governments, development institutions, and the private sector act with extraordinary speed and agility. 3 imperatives   African banking in the new reality Swift action and a focus on three imperatives could strengthen African banks and support recovery. 3 focus areas   The power of parity: Advancing women's equality in Africa Gender inequality in Africa remains high, and progress toward gender parity has stagnated. This is a large missed opportunity for African societies and for the continent's growth prospects. 5 priority areas   The economic state of Black America: What is and what could be Closing racial gaps across the economy is not only about righting historic wrongs. It is also about choosing a more dynamic future and realizing the full potential of a massively underutilized source of talent, to the benefit of all Americans. Address the disparities   Race in the workplace: The Black experience in the US private sector Advancing racial equity in the workplace is a system-level challenge—ranging from the structural inequities of geography to underrepresentation in industries and jobs that could create additional opportunity to the behaviors of the workplace itself. Read the full report   To see more essential reading on topics that matter, visit McKinsey Themes. — Curated by Eleni Kostopoulos, a digital publishing manager in McKinsey Global Publishing based in New York Follow our thinking McKinsey Insights - Get our latest thinking on your iPhone, iPad, or Android Share these insights Did you enjoy this newsletter? Forward it to colleagues and friends so they can subscribe too. Was this issue forwarded to you? Sign up for it and sample our 40+ other free email subscriptions here. This email contains information about McKinsey’s research, insights, services, or events. By opening our emails or clicking on links, you agree to our use of cookies and web tracking technology. For more information on how we use and protect your information, please review our privacy policy. You received this email because you subscribed to our Healthcare Systems & Services alert list. Manage subscriptions | Unsubscribe Copyright © 2021 | McKinsey & Company, 3 World Trade Center, 175 Greenwich Street, New York, NY 10007