The People First Podcast is back for Season 4! In this first episode, we explore one of Africa's most pressing challenges with Andrew Dabalen, Chief Economist for the World Bank Africa region. Andrew and his team have just released the Africa’s Pulse report, "Pathways to Job Creation in Africa."

This conversation highlights job trends across the continent and examines opportunities to create sustainable employment for Africa’s growing working-age population.

Tune in to discover the realities behind Africa’s labor market and learn how infrastructure, access to finance, and market integration are shaping the continent’s future.

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Sequences

00:00 Introduction

01:12 Insights from Andrew Dabalen, Chief Economist for the World Bank Africa region

02:16 Understanding the problem

04:16 Financing and growth 

11:28 Three priorities to transform Africa's job landscape

12:26 Conclusion

About People First Podcast

People First Podcast provides a human angle to concrete development topics as they affect people in Western and Central Africa. It also features World Bank project and initiatives. Join us for a sustainable and inclusive development!

About World Bank Group

The World Bank Group is one of the world's largest sources of funding and knowledge for low-income countries. Its five institutions share a commitment to reducing poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development.