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Developing Human Capacity Should Prioritize The Continent's Growing Youth Population

Albert Einstein once said, “We cannot despair of humanity, since we ourselves are human beings.”

Einstein’s words deeply resonated with me as I pondered Africa’s human capacity. The continent’s population, particularly its youth, are arguably a vital but often untapped resource in Africa’s story.

Africa’s population is growing at an astounding rate. The African Development Bank estimates that it has increased by 2.42% per year for the past 30 years. By 2050, it

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