Why Africa Needs Employer Feedback Loops to Fix Its Employability Crisis.
For years, Africa has responded to youth unemployment with training. More courses. More bootcamps. More certificates. More graduation ceremonies. Yet the employability gap persists. Why? Because training alone does not close the loop. The Missing Link in Africa’s Workforce Strategy According to the African Development Bank Group , more than 60 percent of African employers […]
SDG 7: AFFORDABLE AND CLEAN ENERGY – POWERING AFRICA’S FUTURE.
As we continue our journey exploring the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), we turn our attention to SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy. Ensuring access to affordable, reliable, and modern energy is essential for promoting economic development, reducing poverty, and mitigating climate change. In Africa, energy poverty is a significant challenge. According to the International Energy […]
SDG 6: CLEAN WATER AND SANITATION – ENSURING ACCESS TO BASIC HUMAN RIGHTS IN AFRICA.
As we continue our journey exploring the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), we turn our attention to SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation. Ensuring access to clean water and sanitation is essential for promoting human health, dignity, and well-being. In Africa, millions of people lack access to clean water and sanitation, with devastating consequences for their […]
THE ITERATIVE DANCE BETWEEN PROBLEM FRAMING AND IDEATION: NAVIGATING THE FRUSTRATIONS OF DESIGN THINKING.
As an innovation expert with experience working with global teams and innovation labs, I’ve seen firsthand the challenges that come with navigating the design thinking process. One of the most critical – and often frustrating – phases is the iterative dance between problem framing and ideation. In this article, I’ll explore the complexities of this […]
THE PROBLEM FRAMING PHASE OF DESIGN THINKING: HOW TO USE THE 5 WHYS METODOLOGY TO UNCOVER ROOT CAUSES.
The Problem Framing Phase of Design Thinking: How to Use the 5 Whys Methodology to Uncover Root Causes In my previous article, “The Ideation Phase of Design Thinking: 3 Strategies For Choosing the Best Ideas That Will Succeed In The Market,” I explored the importance of ideation in design thinking and shared strategies for selecting […]
SDG 4: QUALITY EDUCATION – WHY AFRICA NEEDS A RADICAL SHIFT IN EDUCATION TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR THE MODERN WORKFORCE.
SDG 4: Quality Education – Why Africa Needs a Radical Shift in Education to Prepare Students for the Modern Workforce. As we continue our journey exploring the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), we turn our attention to SDG 4: Quality Education. While access to education has improved significantly in Africa over the past few decades, the […]
THE IDEATION PHASE OF DESIGN THINKING: 3 STRATEGIES FOR CHOOSING THE BEST IDEAS THAT WILL SUCCEED IN THE MARKET.
As a seasoned entrepreneur and innovation expert with 15 years of experience building successful ventures like Skilled For Work Academy and I-Train Africa, I’ve had the privilege of harnessing the power of design thinking to drive growth and innovation. My experience at UNLEASH, a global innovation lab, and organizing local hackathons teaching 30 startups in […]
SDG 3: GOOD HEALTH AND WELL- BEING – THE IMPORTANCE OF ACCESS TO QUALITY HEALTHCARE IN AFRICA.
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being – The Importance of Access to Quality Healthcare in AfricaHappy Workers’ Day! As we celebrate, I hope you prioritize your health in the spirit of SDG 3. Today, let’s focus on this critical goal. The ChallengeSDG 3: Good Health and Well-being aims to ensure all people have access to […]
SDG 2: ZERO HUNGER – THE CRITICAL ROLE OF SMALL-SCALE FARMING AND INNOVATIVE FOOD STORAGE IN ACHIEVING FOOD SECURITY.
As we continue our journey exploring the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), we turn our attention to SDG 2: Zero Hunger. Achieving zero hunger by 2030 is an ambitious goal, but one that is essential for promoting sustainable development, reducing poverty, and improving overall well-being. In our previous article, we examined the complexities of poverty and […]
YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT IN AFRICA: A LOOMING CRISIS AND THE NIGERIAN PERSPECTIVE.
Youth Unemployment in Africa: A Looming Crisis and the Nigerian Perspective. There can be no meaningful economic growth if the youth population is neglected or overlooked, especially in a continent like Africa where 60% of its population are young people. As an authority in youth employability, I’m compelled to address the pressing issue of youth […]