Panel Discussion: Africa's Talent Tide: Aligning Education, Industry and Government to Drive Upskilling

As Africa’s fastest-growing industries evolve, talent systems must keep pace. This panel explores how education providers, employers, and governments can form effective cross-sector partnerships to co-create industry-relevant curricula, apprenticeships, and funded training programs aligned with real market demand. Panelists will unpack scalable public private collaboration models, sustainable funding mechanisms, and enabling policies that support rapid upskilling. The discussion will also focus on accountability and measurable skills outcomes, including job placement, workforce productivity, and career progression, ensuring talent development translates into inclusive growth and long-term economic competitiveness.