World Bank launches Africa Skills for Jobs Policy Academy in Kenya


NAIROBI, Sept. 30 (Xinhua) -- The World Bank and the Inter-University Council for East Africa on Tuesday launched the Africa Skills for Jobs Policy Academy program designed to boost employment opportunities on the continent.

Ndiame Diop, vice president for Eastern and Southern Africa at the World Bank, said in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi that the initiative provides an opportunity for governments, the private sector, and development partners to deliver practical solutions that will equip African youth with the skills needed for jobs in growth sectors.

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