Millions of young Africans are entering the workforce. A DPI approach can fuel urgently needed job growth.
In 2035, there will be more young Africans entering the workforce each year than in the rest of the world combined. Millions of new job opportunities are urgently needed for people like Abigail, her peers, and her family to thrive. At the same time, countries across Africa – and around the world – are rapidly investing in and expanding digital public infrastructure (DPI). In this expert comment, we examine how to maximize DPI investments for economic growth and new job opportunities.