- It is worth recalling that vocational training is but one instrument for employment generation in Africa and, as such, should be kept in perspective. Whereas vocational training can develop appropriate skills and thereby improve labour supply and the “employability” of the work force, demand for labour depends on incentives for investment, including prices, the exchange rate and generally, the business climate in the country. Vocational training should respond to the needs of the informal economy and be inclusive because in developing countries people work and trade predominantly in the informal economy. Many technical vocational education and training systems fail because…

- Question is, should the world recalibrate its attitude to Africa? The answer is yes. Yes the world must recalibrate their attitude in their conversation about Africa. I believe the world tend to view Africa through the lens of disaster and disease because there is a portrayal of Africa that is chaotic, dark, and slightly savage. The world needs to change these perspectives on Africa, because of the significant growth that the African Lions have been delivering. Africa’s extraordinary mineral wealth: oil, gas, water. And, most importantly, because of the youth and vitality of the Continent; a Continent that is young, vibrant and entrepreneurial; a Continent whose voice is increasing…

- Over the weekend, I have been thinking about what role leadership and business management should play in catapulting Africa to meet the development challenges it faces today. Because I see the problem this way that the low levels and lack of sustainable wealth creation in Africa is directly attributable to failure in management and leadership. Let me begin by wrestling with a paradox: Why should Africa be experiencing such low rates of wealth creation and yet the Continent is so resource rich? Why should Africa fall short of achieving the UN Millennium Development Goals? We are aware that there are raging arguments all over Africa and around the world between the so called Internal…