Expert: reliable systems key to unlocking long-term economic growth
As emerging markets accelerate investments in digital and physical infrastructure, industry expert Dr. Tola Yusuf has emphasised the need for reliable systems—not just advanced technology—as imperative in unlocking long-term economic
- By Damola Kola-Dare
As emerging markets accelerate investments in digital and physical infrastructure, industry expert Dr. Tola Yusuf has emphasised the need for reliable systems—not just advanced technology—as imperative in unlocking long-term economic growth and public confidence in developing economies.
In an interview, he also drew attention to a critical but often overlooked factor in system development: trust.
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He noted that robust and dependable systems gradually reshape how businesses, governments, and communities make decisions, encouraging long-term planning and investment.
The expert stated that operating across complex markets where inconsistent service delivery has historically weakened public confidence, his work focuses on building infrastructure that performs consistently over time.
According to him, in environments marked by uncertainty, reliability can influence everything from private-sector expansion to public adoption of digital platforms.
By prioritizing performance, adaptability, and stakeholder inclusion, he aims to create systems that not only function technically but are also trusted by the people who depend on them.
His approach emphasizes tailoring solutions to local realities rather than applying uniform models, allowing projects to align with cultural and economic contexts across different regions.
As governments and investors across Africa and other emerging markets continue to scale infrastructure development, the expert said the ability to build and sustain trust may prove just as important as funding and technology in determining long-term project success.
