
2017 - Year for Africa’s youth
Time to start prioritising Africa’s assets – future leaders
Africa’s youth population is rapidly growing and expected to double to over 830 million by 2050. This youth bulge can lead to significant economic opportunities, yet persistent unemployment and underemployment constitute central challenges to development. Youth are Africa’s greatest asset. There is an urgent need to promote inclusive economic transformation and jobs-induced growth to improve the quality of life for all Africans. If properly harnessed, this increase in the