The Head of State said this on the third day of the World Economic Forum 2019 during a session on Africa\u2019s Leadership in the New Global Context with his South-African Counterpart Cyril Ramaphosa, moderated by World Bank CEO Kristalina Georgieva. <\/p>\n
\u201cAfrica is talking more and more about integration, working together in all sorts of ways,\u201d Kagame said.<\/p>\n
On digital transformation, President Kagame stressed the importance of a change in mindset and political will. \u201cYoung 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,\u201d he observed. <\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf Africa\u2019s leaders do not act quickly to move the continent into the 21st century, young people will leave them behind,\u201d South Africa\u2019s President Cyril M. Ramaphosa said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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