| AI and the Future of Work in Africa-White Paper
June 23, 2024--Generative AI presents a powerful tool for shaping a dignified future of work in Africa. By proactively addressing the challenges and harnessing the opportunities, Africa can leverage AI to drive economic growth, empower its workforce, and become a leader in socially responsible AI development. |
| Overall, the recommendations for a Dignified Future of Work for all with Generative AI include
Invest in infrastructure and education: Africa needs strong infrastructure and a skilled workforce to maximize the benefits of AI. Develop inclusive AI policies: National and regional AI policies focused on inclusive education, worker protection, and stakeholder involvement are essential. |
| Absa AFMI index shows reform helps in hard times October 22, 2025-Two out of three African countries have not improved or slipped backwards in their ratings among the 29 countries scored in the 2025 edition of the Absa Africa Financial Markets Index (AFMI), now in its ninth year. However, 10 out of 29 countries increased their overall scores, a slowdown from 2024 when 23 countries increased their scores. |
| Congo Basin Forests Hold Trillions in Untapped Value: New Report Calls for Strategic Global Investment October 21, 2025-The Congo Basin, home to the world's second-largest tropical rainforest, holds immense value for not only the six countries it spans, but for the planet. A new World Bank report reveals the region's forests are not only essential for climate stability and biodiversity, but also a foundation for economic resilience. |