Why Africa needs to harness the digital economy
23 May 2019 |
3:13 pm
At the 5th Regional Forum for the Partnership for Skills in Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology (PASET) happening in Kigali, African countries are encouraged to invest in digital skills among the youth in higher learning institutions and TVETs to harness the potential of technologies. CNBC Africa spoke with Hafez Ghanem, Vice President for Africa, World Bank for more on this.
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