Youths cut grass in a trench along Kisii Kiligoris road under Kazi Mtaani programme. [File, Standard] Sub-Saharan Africa’s economic promise is clear. It has the world’s youngest and fastest-growing population. By 2050, a quarter of the world’s working-age population will be living in Africa, with vast natural resources, and expanding regional markets. Yet these strengths are undermined by a persistent weakness: The region’s skills gap. Every month, around one million young Africans enter the labour market. However, 86 per cent of the jobs are in the informal sector, and too many lack the competencies demanded by both traditional industries and…
Author: By Ndiame Diop and Mamta Murthi
Job applicant shaking hands. [Courtesy/GettyImages] Sub-Saharan Africa’s economic promise is clear. It has the world’s youngest and fastest-growing population; by 2050, a quarter of the world’s working-age population will be living in Africa, with vast natural resources and expanding regional markets. Unlock the Full Story — Join Thousands of Informed Kenyans Today Unlock the Truth Now 》 Unlimited access to all premium content Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience Mobile-optimized reading experience Weekly Newsletters MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted Login Already a subscriber? Log in `; } else { teaserEl.innerHTML = “”; } activeEl.innerHTML = “”; paywallEl.style.display = “block”; } else…