FUTURE OF WORK LAB
Africa stands at a pivotal moment in history. Over the next two decades, our continent will become home to more than a third of the world's working-age adults. This immense potential, however, carries a critical challenge. African economies are currently grappling with the inability to provide our youth with the stable and meaningful opportunities necessary to secure their futures and foster economic prosperity.
The Digital Economy Opportunity
Digital transformation is one of the greatest transformative opportunities of our time. The past decade has witnessed transformative technological advancements across industries. As mega trends like AI continue to transform the way we live and work, economies that build a strong data driven insights & AI foundation will be better positioned to reinvent, compete and achieve new levels of performance. These emerging technologies and trends present an opportunity for emerging markets like Africa to leapfrog the traditional trajectory of economic growth.
At the Future of Work Lab, we believe that by harnessing the power of technology transformation services, fostering skill development, and building supportive ecosystems, we can create a digital future where work is not just a means of livelihood but a source of fulfilment and advancement.
We are committed to equipping the youth of Africa with the skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in this AI powered digital transformation age.
Through strategic partnerships, digital transformation programme, and data driven insights, we are bridging the gap between education and employment, ensuring that the African workforce remains agile and future ready.
Digital skills are in high demand globally, yet currently, only 10% of Africans are employed in high-skill digital roles, the lowest representation among all regions worldwide.
We are bridging this gap by strategically collaborating with industry leaders, big tech, and emerging incubator startup companies. Additionally, we're exploring and building digital platform to facilitate access for African youth to remote and gig work opportunities at scale.
We understand the crucial role of ecosystems in catalyzing sustainable workforce development.
Through our advocacy for policies, cloud infrastructure services, and green technology initiatives, we are establishing the groundwork for future-ready digital ecosystems that encourage digital innovation in Africa.
