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There's a crisis of missing jobs across Africa. And over the next decade, jobtech platforms will play an increasingly important role in addressing it. In this article, Nicholas Markham, Venture Partner at the Jobtech Alliance, and Chris Maclay, Jobtech Alliance Program Director, share insights on the ten jobtech categories that will create the most impact — both commercially and socially — across Africa over the next ten years. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/dhQv8AKG _________________ 🚨 Afridigest provides ideas, analysis, and insights for founders, investors, and executives building Africa's future. Subscribe today: afridigest.com/subscribe.

Africa is facing a major job crisis. With rapid population growth and not enough jobs to keep up, how can we create opportunities for Africa's young, dynamic workforce? In a guest post on Afridigest, our Senior Venture Partner, Nicholas Markham, outlines 10 jobtech categories that will create the most impact. Each of these categories holds the potential to unlock new employment pathways, providing not only jobs but also opportunities for innovation, growth, and economic development. Read the article here to learn more: https://lnkd.in/dhQv8AKG

Africa's fast-growing population poses unique challenges, but JobTech presents an opportunity to address unemployment. In our latest insight, Ebosetale Oriarewo explores the role of digital platforms and tech-driven solutions in connecting Africa’s talent with global opportunities. With 70% of Africa's workforce expected to be working-age by 2035, how can we harness JobTech to prepare a new generation of skilled workers and protect their rights? Read more: https://lnkd.in/d7NqCGz2

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Africa is experiencing a crisis of missing jobs. Recent trends—from GenAI & Automation to stagnating industries and shifting global demand markets—are only widening the gap. But amidst all the challenges, we think there are pockets of opportunity: Jobtech platforms have the potential to rewrite the narrative, creating new pathways for meaningful work. In a guest post on Afridigest, we’ve outlined 10 sectors where we see the most promise. Some are already gaining traction, while others are just starting to emerge—but all of them have the potential to make a difference. 📖 Read more: https://lnkd.in/dUk8x-2t

🎩 🐇 Where will jobs come from for Africa, if there's not enough jobs in Africa? I'd argue that we need to consider international markets more intentionally: this means both digital work and physical migration. We released a monster three-parter blog on global demand this week, and the potential role of #jobtech platforms in responding to this need. One of them even talks about my great grandma Alice, the first woman to be admitted into the Scottish magic circle. Check 'em out: 1️⃣ In Part 1, we explore why employment interventions and jobtech platforms must tap into global demand to create meaningful jobs for Africa’s growing labour force, by looking both at digital work/outsourcing and at physical migration: https://lnkd.in/dQ5g2G2E 2️⃣ In Part 2, we’ll examine why the Jobtech Alliance’s systems change approach necessitates intervention to grow global demand for African talent: https://lnkd.in/dj2U9g28 3️⃣ In Part 3, we discuss an innovative business model for expanding demand for ICT services in Africa. And talk about Great Grandma Alice and her magician’s dilemma: https://lnkd.in/dzPzApn3

Where will jobs come from in Africa

Why should Africa look beyond its borders for employment opportunities? With 10–12 million young people entering the labor market annually in sub-Saharan Africa and only 3 million formal jobs being created, the demand-supply gap for labor in Africa is widening. This calls for bold, innovative solutions that go beyond Africa's borders. In Part 1 of a new blog series, Jobtech Alliance's Chris Maclay explores why global demand is key to creating meaningful jobs for Africa's growing workforce. He unpacks: - Why Africa must think globally to unlock its job market potential - The transformative role of digital platforms and remote work - How migration and cross-border talent opportunities can drive economic growth Read it now: https://lnkd.in/eXhq68S3

Africa's development trajectory is intricately linked to its capacity to nurture a skilled workforce capable of navigating the complexities of the 21st century. In this era of rapid technological advancement and globalization, key skills emerge as pillars of progress. Digital literacy stands as a gateway to economic empowerment, while entrepreneurship fuels job creation and innovation. Critical thinking, coupled with problem-solving abilities, forms the bedrock of effective decision-making in a dynamic world. Read here the blog to understand more about : ESSENTIAL SKILLS FOR AFRICA'S FUTURE. More about us on www.bdhrs.net.