Across the world, digital technologies are transforming how people work and build businesses. But while the global digital economy is growing rapidly, many regions are still facing a major challenge, the digital skills gap. This gap refers to the difference between the digital skills employers need and the skills that many people currently have. In Sub-Saharan Africa, this gap is particularly significant. Studies show that around 90% of children in Africa leave school without basic digital sk...

The Digital Skills Gap in Sub-Saharan Africa and Why It Matters Today