A skilled workforce is foundational for Africa’s productive transformation and achieving the African Union’s Agenda 2063. Despite much progress, skill gaps in African labour markets persist, representing a major barrier to increasing labour productivity and the creation of quality jobs. A youthful population and the digital and green transitions offer unique opportunities – and make it an urgent priority – to reskill the workforce of African countries in support of productive transformation. The Africa’s Development Dynamics 2024 report delves into current Africa-specific policy challenges and opportunities for skills development. The report aims to assist African leaders and civil society in reaching the targets of the African Union’s Agenda 2063 at all levels: continental, regional, national, and local.
Opening remarks and keynote
Dr. Nicole Renvert | German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK)
Ragnheiður Elín Árnadóttir | OECD Development Centre
Keynote: Dr. Bärbel Kofler | Parliamentary State Secretary (BMZ)
Presentation of key findings
Dr. Patrick Ndzana Olomo | African Union Commission
Dr. Nicolas Friederici | OECD Development Centre
Panelists
Dr. Julia Bellinghausen | Import Promotion Desk (IPD)
Andreas Henning | Adaire Technology Services
Dr. Bärbel Kofler | BMZ
Julião Armando Langa | Embassy Republic of Mozambique
Vanessa Wannicke | Federation of German Industries (BDI)
Moderated by Dr. Nicola Brandt | OECD
Closing remarks
Christoph Kannengießer | Afrika-Verein
Video
Presentation by Dr. Patrick Ndzana Olomo and Dr. Nicolas Friederici:
For further information:
- Africa’s Development Dynamics 2024 report: Africa’s Development Dynamics 2024 | OECD
- Business Insights on Emerging Markets 2024: Business Insights on Emerging Markets 2024 | OECD