Africa Competitiveness Report

• Without action to address stagnating levels of competitiveness, Africa’s economies will not create enough jobs for the young people entering the job market.
• If current policies remain unchanged, fewer than one-quarter of the 450 million new jobs needed in the next 20 years will be created.
• Policy priorities include reform to improve the quality of institutions, infrastructure, skills and adoption of new technology. House construction and better urban planning present opportunities for short-term competitiveness gains

The ability of Sub-Saharan Africa’s economies to generate enough jobs for its young and growing population rests on the successful implementation of urgent reforms to boost productivity. 

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