Making the Future of Work, Work for All

By 2035, Africa will have the world’s largest workforce. The continent has promising solutions for the future of work for the whole world. We often discuss the future of work as if it will unfold on its own. The truth is, we are shaping it through the choices we make now—in how to invest, hire, train, and educate. The COVID-19 pandemic is forcing to accelerate these choices, and is an opportunity design a future for inclusion and resilience. Africa, the world’s youngest continent—and soon, its largest workforce—has promising, and sometimes surprising, answers. With the African continent at the cusp of great change, it is also emerging as a crucible of innovation. What are some of its leading systems-shapers doing to build the largest and most inclusive workforce? What global lessons does it hold? Join a discussion with these Afro-global innovators to find out. This session was curated in partnership with Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator. Jessica Lapenn, Ambassador, United States