This session aims to unpack the anticipated impact of AI on Africa’s future job creation. By bringing together different perspectives, the session aims to enhance understanding on Africa’s readiness for AI, to consider AI’s potential job creation and employment structure impacts and explore what Africa is doing to maximise the benefits of AI in generating quality, sustainable livelihoods. The session targets policymakers, the academic and research community, INGOs and innovators.
Speakers' Key Insights
Ms. Karima Bounemra Ben Soltane, Director of IDEP, UNECA, “Same solutions of best practices and evidence remain in reports and conferences, failing to translate into real and scalable solutions. This is the reason for the launch of Africa Development Impact Forum”.
Mr Cosmas Milton Obote Ochieng, Director of CFND, UNECA, “African paradox: Africa holds strategic resources for the green transition yet captures limited value—critical minerals must drive green industrialisation and decent jobs.”
Ms. Marit Kitaw, Economic Affairs office, CFND, “Put young people at the centre of the energy transition—align mining, industrial, and education policies, backed by TVET/STEM and private sector partnerships.”
Mr Tabi Tabi, Funder of Granville Energy, “We need policies, the right infrastructure (logistics, aviation, and marine), finance to de-risk potential bankable projects, and general skillsets.”
Ms. Chema Triki, Managing Director of Growth Teams, “Youth employment must be designed into mining and industrial strategies—regional coordination under AfCFTA can unlock processing, skills, and technology transfer.”
Prof. Jean Marie Kanda Founder, Lubumbashi Centre of Excellence for Batteries (DRC) “The strongest job creation sits downstream—refining, processing, component manufacturing, and recycling are where value and skills demand rise.”
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