Africa has the youngest population in the world, with more than 400 million young people between the ages of 15 and 35.
This burgeoning youth population is projected to grow even further, as Africa’s population is expected to reach 2.5 billion by 2050.
By 2035, more young Africans will enter the workforce each year than in the rest of the world combined.
This demographic boom will push Africa’s workforce to more than a billion people.
With the right investment in education, technology, and entrepreneurship, the potential of Africa’s youth to drive sustainable development and transformative change across the continent is boundless.
Notably, Africa’s burgeoning youth population holds the potential to address the global skills shortage. However, despite their growing technical expertise and potential, these youth face a persistent recruitment gap, limiting access to global job markets.
While the continent boasts of a young and rapidly expanding workforce with unique talents, many…