Wednesday, May 31, 2023, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. EDT
Online: https://www.brookings.edu/events/digitalization-and-digital-skills-gaps-in-africa/
The spread of digital and emerging technologies is changing the nature of work around the world. It is also set to drastically affect the future of jobs and skills in Africa, with wide-ranging potential effects on economic competitiveness and development. Yet, despite the significant promises of digital technologies for Africa’s development, and the palpable risks of falling behind the frontiers of technology, there is limited research that unpacks the implications of digital skills gaps for employment and competitiveness.
On May 31, the Brookings Africa Growth Initiative, in partnership with the Development Policy Research Unit at the University of Cape Town, will host a virtual discussion on the findings from a new report, “Digitalization and digital skills gaps in Africa: An empirical profile”. The discussion will highlight the broad analytical implications of the report for Africa, and then focus on the specific case study of South Africa.
The online event which will feature a high-level panel of leading experts and academics, will also offer insights and recommendations on policy pathways for bridging Africa’s digital skills gap to compete in an increasingly interconnected global economy. As part of the discussion, the panelists will seek to answer the following questions:
This event will be online only. After the program, panelists will take audience questions. Viewers can submit questions by emailing events@brookings.edu or tweeting @BrookingsGlobal using #DigitalSkillsAfrica.
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