Samia Suluhu Hassan

Aug 17, 2023 | blogs.worldbank.org | Samia Suluhu Hassan |Mamta Murthi |Victoria Kwakwa

Africa is young, vibrant, and full of potential for rapid economic growth. All it requires is increased and sustainable investment in human capital. Africa’s young people are energetic and ambitious. As the most connected generation of Africans in history, they hold the key to unleashing greater productivity and propelling the economic trajectory of the continent – if they are healthy, educated, and skilled. The African Human Capital Heads of State Summit that took place last week brings this timely opportunity to the forefront. Here’s why we must act now.