The Head of State said this on the third day of the World Economic Forum 2019 during a session on Africa’s Leadership in the New Global Context with his South-African Counterpart Cyril Ramaphosa, moderated by World Bank CEO Kristalina Georgieva.
“Africa is talking more and more about integration, working together in all sorts of ways,” Kagame said.
On digital transformation, President Kagame stressed the importance of a change in mindset and political will. “Young people are hungry for what will make a difference in their lives, not necessarily being connected for the sake of it but connecting through business to make profit or trading,” he observed.
He further noted that there is a realization that if you look at countries individually, even big countries are small when you think about global events.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa echoed his reflection, bringing to light, that with an estimated 9 million unemployed people in South Africa, his government has prioritized job creation and is working with labor unions and other economic stakeholders to develop strategies to address labor market challenges. The country is investing in a programme that aims to equip all young people in schools and colleges with digital skills to enhance their future employment prospects.
“If Africa’s leaders do not act quickly to move the continent into the 21st century, young people will leave them behind,” South Africa’s President Cyril M. Ramaphosa said.
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