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Africa’s job market: what are the challenges?
The 2019 Ibrahim Forum Report highlighted the links between demography, economic prospects and mobility. In a context of a booming youth population and a decade of sustained economic growth, what are the current challenges faced by Africa’s job market?Despite strong macroeconomic growth during the period 2008-2017, the 2018 Ibrahim Index of… Read more
The 4th Industrial Revolution: job-killer or job-creator?
"Data is the new oil" and "robots and automation will take over 50% of jobs by 2040" are phrases which once sounded like a distant echo but now seep into conversations across the globe. Predictions are flying left and right, and every day new articles spring up on the full impact of robots and how people can protect their spots in the eventual… Read more
Agriculture: from meeting needs to creating wealth
The opinions expressed in this article are solely those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or views of the Mo Ibrahim Foundation.We are living in a critical time in human history, where stereotypes and traditional approaches are no longer sustainable. A time characterised by drastic and rapid changes across all spheres of… Read more
Join the 2020 cohort of Ibrahim Leadership Fellows
Applications are now welcomed for the 2020 Ibrahim Leadership Fellowships programme, which is designed to identify and prepare the next generation of outstanding African leaders by providing them with mentoring opportunities in key multilateral institutions.The selected candidates will benefit from the direct mentorship of the current heads of the… Read more
African migrations: strengthening mobility on the continent
Debates about African migrations must reflect the key focus on mobility. Not only have Africa’s migration policies always been oriented towards advancing mobility within the continent, but one of the priorities for Agenda 2063 is the facilitation of free movement of people.Geographical mobility is part of human history, with migration contributing… Read more
Statement on the formation of the Transitional Sovereign Council of Sudan
The Mo Ibrahim Foundation welcomes the establishment of the Transitional Sovereign Council of Sudan as a significant milestone for the country and Sudanese citizens. We hope that a new chapter will begin for Sudan, marking a peaceful transition to a civilian-led, stable democracy.Democratic civilian rule is the only way to ensure sustainable good… Read more
