James Ladi Williams is founder and president of Akadá, a Washington, D.C.-based strategy advisory firm. Previously, he advised governments, foundations, and private sector leaders on economic development, workforce strategy, and inclusive growth across roles at McKinsey & Company, the Urban Institute, and the New York City Mayor's Office for Economic Opportunity.
Opinion: The World Bank has spent decades making it easier to start businesses in Africa. What if it spent the next decade making it easier to monetize creativity on the continent?
