Ricky Li

1 week ago | weforum.org | Ricky Li |Ian Shine

Surging populations mean employers in Sub-Saharan Africa are far more optimistic about talent availability compared with those in other regions, the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2025 shows. However, robust labour force does not guarantee sufficient talent supply, with many businesses in the region seeing a skill gap as a potential barrier to transformation in the next five years.

2 weeks ago | weforum.org | Ricky Li |Ian Shine

Digital skills are seen as key for companies across South-Eastern Asia, but many see significant gaps in these areas, according to the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2025. Geoeconomic fragmentation and climate change are also shaking up industries, creating a need for resilience and adaptability among workforces. Upskilling and reskilling are therefore goals across workforces and populations, and each country must find the most efficient and effective ways forward.