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The Global Economic Transformation Will Be Local

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The Global Economic Transformation Will Be Local

We are at the dawn of a new age: the climate transition is upon us, the era of hyper-globalization is receding, middle classes worldwide are under strain, and poverty reduction in developing countries faces new headwinds. Even without the destabilizing shifts brought about by US President Donald Trump’s international trade and foreign aid policies, the world would be desperate for new solutions.

Shaping the Future of GBS and Digital Work

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Shaping the Future of GBS and Digital Work

The GBS and Digital sectors have been identified as a generator of an outsized proportion of youth employment opportunities. With the GBS and Digital Jobs Project, delivered in partnership with Mastercard Foundation, targeting the creation of 200,000 digital and GBS jobs in Rwanda and South Africa by 2030, these sectors must continue to be the focus of acute analysis to ensure the continent’s most excluded youth benefit from its growth.

Harambee uses AI Innovation to support South African youth at scale

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Harambee uses AI Innovation to support South African youth at scale

Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator provides 24/7 AI-powered multichannel support to millions of work-seekers in South Africa. Since implementing the Genesys Cloud™ platform, the nonprofit has achieved 90% first-contact resolution and answer rates and has gained 24,900 hours of productivity. Its popular conversational chatbot manages 37,000 interactions per month and speech and text analytics offer deep insights for continually optimizing Harambee’s services.

From DigiLink to Collective X: Driving Transformation in the Digital Economy

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From DigiLink to Collective X: Driving Transformation in the Digital Economy

South Africa stands at a crossroads where digital innovation and youth potential converge. As the country seeks to bridge the gap between talent and opportunity, two  resources – the DigiLink case study and the Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Programme Builder’s Toolkit – offer a blueprint for change. These initiatives, driven by Collective X and Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator, showcase how structured support, collaboration, and practical experience can unlock meaningful careers for thousands of young South Africans.