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...
Africa-to-Africa Internationalization: Future Trends and Research AvenuesThe push and pull factors that have led to the rapid, unprecedented internationalization of African firms are likely to continue in the near future. Sensing immense market opportunities in the region, many African firms will ...
Africa has capacity to turn itself into future workshop of the world Tuesday, August 08, 2023- 3 min read Africa should be confident in showcasing the success it has already achieved in better manufacturing. As the continent continues to develop its manufacturing capabiliti...
It will be the year I spent a lot of precious time with loved ones—whether on the pickleball court or over a rousing game of Settlers of Catan. And 2023 marked the first time I used artificial intelligence for work and other serious reasons, not just to mess around and create parody so...
pandemic. Amongst those most severely impacted will be the hundreds of millions of people who work in garment factories worldwide—the majority of which are economically vulnerable women in the “global south,” a term that refers broadly to the regions of Latin America, Asia, Africa, and ...
The future of women at work Wednesday, March 01, 2023 ByBitange Ndemo&RESHMA SHEORAJ As the world prepares to celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8, whose theme is 'DigitALL: Innovation and Technology for Gender Equality', it is an opportunity to reflect on Africa’s youth empl...
In this section, we’ll provide an overview of six different trends to look out for in the AR shopping space in 2024, starting with the most popular method of using AR technology: social media apps and camera filters. 1. Social media apps and camera filters Since the beginning of the pan...
Each is playing an important role in shaping the Manufacturing Africa initiative, and we will be talking about the opportunities the manufacturing sector can offer, what Manufacturing Africa entails, and how some of the trends in manufacturing are impacting this emerging market. Dr. Jadesimi, ...
Industry 5.0 Digital transformation Artificial intelligence Employment Work 1. Introduction Over the past decade, much of the conversation about the future of the global economy has centered around the impact of digital transformation on industries, businesses, and governance. In line with this, scholars...
Megatrends expose teams to trends and forces far outside their usual scope of analysis, reducing the risk of “missing the next big thing.” The EY Megatrends framework distinguishes between different types of forces, allowing you to prioritize those that are relatively near-term, while monitoring...