The digital revolution is gaining
ground across Africa.
Will data and technology be governed in a manner
that contributes to the safety of the internet and
the wellbeing of people?
To what extent will the centralisation of the digital
economy shift the locus of power and
decision-making authority from Africa?
These are the key uncertainties that
will shape the future of Africans for the next 30 years
Forces
There are many forces that will shape the
wellbeing of Africans over the next 30 years.
How do you prioritise educational funding in Africa when the youth population is estimated to increase by 42% over the next decade?
What skills will be required for
the Africans to respond to the
changing nature of work?
Who is responding?
How is connectivity changing the way Africans
access information and make use of products
and services?
Linking connectivity and financial services:
Payments made online are increasing in Africa
How can African e-commerce platforms
compete with the concentrated wealth
of tech giants?
What are the climate change risks in
sub-Saharan Africa?
70% of people living in
poverty depend on
rain-fed agriculture.
+2°C of warming may increase hunger up to 90%
over the next 30 years.
