The working age population in Sub-Saharan Africa is expected to increase by 740 million by 2050, more than doubling from its current level of 630 million people. Yet African economies are already struggling to create well-paying, stable jobs, let alone address the looming demographic challenge. In a discussion with Anita Erskine, a dynamic entrepreneur and broadcaster from Ghana, Andrew Dabalen, the World Bank’s Chief Economist for Africa, will answer questions from young Africans regarding the future of jobs on the continent, provide a survey of regional macro-economic trends, and propose paths for countries to deepen inclusive growth by providing more and better jobs. Learn more: [ Ссылка ]

AGENDA
00:00 Welcome
02:38 Main figures from the latest Africa's Pulse
07:27 Curren situation of labor markets in Africa
10:30 What is a good job
12:38 The role of the private sector
16:35 The importance of the digital economy in job creation
22:37 Poll results: Approach for creating better jobs in Sub-Saharan Africa
24:55 Education: Preparing students for the changing job market
28:33 Main challenges facing young people in accessing good jobs
31:52 Entrepreneurs: How to create quality jobs with competitive salaries
36:05 Gig economy: upscaling youth to become global competitive
41:10 Pursuing professional ambitions
44:25 Closure

Watch this event with simultaneous interpretation in:
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