The Future of Jobs and Skills in Africa: Preparing the Region for the Fourth Industrial Revolution
The report examines the impact of the Fourth Industrial Revolution on jobs and skills in Africa, highlighting the need for investment in education and skills development to harness the demographic dividend and drive growth.
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| Quick Facts | |
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| Report location: | source |
| Language: | English |
| Publisher: | World Economic Forum |
| Authors: | Richard Samans, Saadia Zahidi |
| Geographic focus: | Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa |
| Page count: | 20 |
Methods
The research method involved analyzing the latest data, including a partnership with LinkedIn, to review the region's education, skills, and jobs agenda. It also included insights from business leaders and a focus on multistakeholder collaboration for education system and labor policy reform.
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Key Insights
The report provides an overview of the future of jobs and skills in Sub-Saharan Africa, considering the region's young population and the Fourth Industrial Revolution. It discusses the current state of human capital, the potential for job creation and disruption, and the importance of reforming education and labor policies to prepare for future job markets. The report also introduces the Africa Skills Initiative, a platform for multi-stakeholder collaboration to address skills gaps and prepare workforces for the future.
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Additional Viewpoints
Categories: English publication language | Sub-Saharan Africa geographic scope | africa geographic scope | automation | demographic dividend | digital technologies | education reform | fourth industrial revolution | human capital | job creation | labor policy | public-private collaboration | skills development