Information and Communication Technology

Women in STEM: A key to unlock Africa’s socioeconomic potential

ADEA, Thursday, September 10, 2020 - 17:14

On August 12, we celebrate all youth, in particular those involved in youth-led initiative that are re-thinking education across the world during this pandemic.
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Training African youth in coding and robotics has never been more urgent

ADEA, Thursday, July 16, 2020 - 22:59

Only through a joint and concerted effort by all African stakeholders (ministries, foundations, NGOs, specialized training providers and other agile startups) will the keys to the future be handed over to our children, whose creative potential only needs to be unlocked.
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Achieving peace and development through scientific innovation

ADEA, Wednesday, November 20, 2019 - 12:04

The first World Science Day for Peace and Development was celebrated worldwide on November 10, 2002 under UNESCO auspices. The rationale for celebrating that day has its roots in the importance of the role of science and scientists for sustainable societies and in the need to inform and involve citizens in science. This year’s theme is "Open science, leaving no one behind."
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Developing youth skills to grow Africa’s digital economies

ADEA, Monday, August 12, 2019 - 17:59

To become more competitive and follow the fast pace of technological innovation globally, developing economies need to re-skill their workforce with the skills for the jobs of the future. Where does Africa’s developing economies fit into this trajectory?
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Bridging the gender equality gap in STEM to fully transform Africa

ADEA, Thursday, March 14, 2019 - 21:43

Today we celebrate and recognize all women for their achievements without regard to divisions, and review why investing in science, technology, engineering and mathematics must go hand in hand with addressing the gender equality gap. Happy International Women’s Day!
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Digital credentials: A new solution for skills recognition

ADEA, Friday, December 21, 2018 - 13:41

A key challenge in the African continent is the lack of skills. This critical factor has been affecting the growth of companies in a negative way. When companies lack access to skilled labor, their opportunities for growth is severely hindered.
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New technologies: threat or opportunity for Africa?

ADEA, Monday, September 14, 2020 - 23:15

Will emerging cutting-edge technologies increase the divide or provide an unprecedented opportunity in Africa? During the African Forum on Youth Skills and Enterprises in the Digital Age in Tunis last month, young entrepreneurs made it clear that they are comfortable and excited about the opportunities of this new era.
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Africa: How can technical and vocational education contribute to the response to future pandemics?

ADEA, Wednesday, November 18, 2020 - 11:49

As we celebrate World Youth Skills Day, it is worth taking stock of the priority skills of young Africans in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic and how this sector could be rethought and adapted to ensure better resilience to future crises.
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