Opinion: Africa needs a revolutionary shift in skill-building for industrial transformation
As we mark Africa Industrialisation Day, we are reminded of the transformative potential of industrialisation in reshaping the continent’s economic landscape, generating employment, and raising standards of living for the approximately 1.5 billion inhabitants.
Yet, as we look toward a future driven by the Fourth Industrial Revolution and the rise of automation, advanced manufacturing, digital transformation, and Artificial Intelligence, the question emerges: How do we best prepare Africa’s workforce for this new age? The answer lies in building a robust base of project management skills—skills that are not just peripheral but central to successful industrialisation.
The history of industrial revolutions tells a compelling story.
Each era of technological advancement, from the age ...