@moechanda: Arrival of Commissioner for Education, Science, Technology and Innovation, AUC, Prof Gaspard Banyankimbona. ahead of Africa Skills Week 2026 which kicks off tomorrow, 12 October, and runs until 16 October 2026. The overarching reason for creating Africa Skills Week is the continent’s unprecedented demographic shift. According to the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), by 2050, one in three young people globally will be African, and the continent will house nearly 25% of the global workforce. Convened by the African Union Commission and hosted by the Government of Zimbabwe, #AfricaSkillsWeek 2026 is bringing together leaders, innovators, and development partners to build sustainable pathways for workforce development. and will run under the theme “Skills for Resilient and Competitive African Industries: From Training to Value Creation,” the continental event will bring together delegates, policymakers and industry leaders to advance skills development, strengthen partnerships and unlock opportunities for Africa’s workforce. Key Focus Areas: Digital Transformation & Artificial Intelligence Green Skills & Industrial Competitiveness Apprenticeships, Innovation & Entrepreneurship 📸Monika Chanda #AfricaSkillsWeek #zimtiktokers🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼 #AfricanUnion #fyp

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