Africa: From Aspiration to Action – Barriers to Youth Empowerment in Africa

Africa: From Aspiration to Action – Barriers to Youth Empowerment in Africa

Educational gains have not translated into jobs for young citizens. Key findings While young Africans (aged 18-35) enjoy greater access to formal education than their elders, post-secondary attainment levels remain highly uneven by country and gender. Younger youth (aged 18-25) face the most severe employment challenges: 45% say they are unemployed and actively seeking work….

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Africa: From Aspiration to Action – Barriers to Youth Empowerment in Africa

Africa: From Barriers to Breakthroughs – Empowering Africa’s Women Entrepreneurs

Women entrepreneurs hold the potential to transform Africa’s economic future. Across the continent, women-owned businesses are creating jobs, lifting families out of poverty and reshaping communities, thanks to their resilience, creativity, and belief in succeeding against all odds. Justina Opit, the CEO of Omega Foods in Zambia, is just one example. “I created Omega Foods…

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Breaking the barriers to youth employment: Digital infrastructure is key

Breaking the barriers to youth employment: Digital infrastructure is key

South Africa’s youth unemployment crisis requires a comprehensive, multi-sectoral approach that combines digital infrastructure to support education, psychosocial support and fundamental shifts in employer attitudes. Telkom Group chief of corporate affairs, Mpho McNamee “While there are many pressing challenges in South Africa today, the need to invest in our youth remains a very high priority,”…

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