African youth have lost confidence in their own countries and the continent as a whole to meet their aspirations and a rising number are considering moving abroad, according to a survey of young people from 15 countries.
Taking Part In The 2063 Academy Youth Dialogue
The Agenda 2063 youth dialogue incorporated different Non-Governmental Organizations that presented the work that they do and their recommendations as to what they believe can be done to advance the needs of African youth. Read more about some of their recommendations to achieve Agenda 2063 “integrated, prosperous and peaceful Africa, driven by its own citizens, and representing a dynamic force in the global arena”
The Role Of Young People In Promoting The Fourth Industrial Revolution In Africa
The Fourth Industrial Revolution can be described as the advent of “cyber-physical systems” involving entirely new capabilities for people and machines. The Fourth Industrial Revolution represents entirely new ways in which technology becomes embedded within societies and even our human bodies. Examples include genome editing, new forms of machine intelligence, breakthrough materials, and approaches to governance that rely on cryptographic methods such as the blockchain. According to the World Economic Forum, the top three skills required to thrive in 4IR include; Complex problem solving, Critical thinking, and Creativity. These skills are different from the top skills listed by the World Economic Forum in 2015, Therefore; For the youth to be able to contribute to 4IR they need to upskill.