Changing World Of Work: Is Africa Prepared And Ready For The Future Of Work?

Automation forces many on the continent to experience negative effects of growing inequality in wages, opportunities and risks By Baptista Sarah Gebu One of the newest topics since 2017 leaving plenty of room for deliberation from various experts - is on what impact automation technology like artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics will have on jobs, skills, and wages in the future - and especially on the continent. It appears the future of work leaves us with more questions than answers. We’re having an interesting time in our history due to the concept of the future of work. This tête-à-tête comes up in almost every conversation whether with professionals, entrepreneurs, students, workers, CEO’s, and or policymakers.