Digitalization and digital skills gaps in Africa

Brookings Africa Growth Initiative, in partnership with the Development Policy Research Unit at the University of Cape Town, will host a virtual discussion on the findings from a new report, “Digitalization and digital skills gaps in Africa: An empirical profile.” The discussion will highlight the broad analytical implications of the report for Africa, and then focus on the specific case study of South Africa.
The online event which will feature a high-level panel of leading experts and academics, will also offer insights and recommendations on policy pathways for bridging Africa’s digital skills gap to compete in an increasingly interconnected global economy. As part of the discussion, the panelists will seek to answer the following questions:
What is the level of digitization in Africa?
To what extent is the level of digitization in Africa ahead or behind that of other regions?
How can we empirically anchor or measure digital skills demand, supply and the skills gap?
This event will be online only. After the program, panelists will take audience questions. Viewers can submit questions for the virtual panel by emailing [e-mail] or via Twitter @BrookingsGlobal by using #DigitalSkillsAfrica.