Africa is young, vibrant, and full of potential for rapid economic growth. All it requires is increased and sustainable investment in human capital. Africa’s young people are energetic and ambitious. As the most connected generation of Africans in history, they hold the key to unleashing greater productivity and propelling the economic trajectory of the continent – if they are healthy, educated, and skilled. The African Human Capital Heads of State Summit that took place last week brings this timely opportunity to the forefront. Here’s why we must act now.
A two-member delegation from Seychelles was recently in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania for the Africa Human Capital Summit 2023.
The summit is aimed at accelerating Africa's economic growth and boost .
On May 19, 2023 the President of Tanzania, Her Excellency Samia Suluhu Hasan launched the Journey to the Summit, referring to the Africa Human Capital Heads of State Summit that will take place in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania from July 25-26, 2023. President Samia rallied fellow African leaders, policymakers, and other development stakeholders in a call to accelerate investments in people in order to secure the productivity and a prosperous future of the region. This will be the first ever Africa Human Capital Summit held at the level of Heads of State, offering a unique opportunity to elevate the discussion to the highest levels of both political and technical levels. The summit aims to come up with country-level commitments to elevate human capital, mobilizing urgently needed investments to build human capital, and to ensure cohesion and commitment on human capital. Focus will also be on mainstreaming the narrative of human capital as a productivity driver and the importance of investing