Columnists Equip Africa youth to fill global skills gapWith its burgeoning youth population, Africa holds the potential to address the global skills shortage. PHOTO | SHUTTERSTOCKBy BITANGE NDEMOMore by this AuthorWith its burgeoning youth population, Africa holds the potential to address the global skills shortage, a predicament increasingly afflicting companies in the Global North. Africa, however, stands out with more than 500 million youth, constituting about 20 percent of the global youth workforce. Projections indicate an additional 100 million African youth by 2030, while other regions are anticipated to witness a decline of around 100 million, elevating Africa’s share to nearly 25 percent of the global youth workforce. The potential for Africa's youth to bridge the global skills gap and lead innovation and entrepreneurship is boundless.
