ARCHIPELAGO: An African-European TVET Initiative

Africa's working age population is expected to grow by 450 million by 2035. However, it is estimated that, in the meantime, the absorption capacity of the labour market will only be able to offer decent jobs to 250 million people.

In order to create more and decent jobs and boost inclusive growth, the international community is unanimous in highlighting the fundamental role of the private sector in accelerating progress to achieve the 2030 Agenda for sustainable development.

With the right combination of investment, education policies, enhanced support to trade, industry and agriculture, West Africa can transform its growing working-age population into a singular asset.

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