Why Economic Growth Is Not Creating Enough Jobs in Africa
Africa does not simply need faster economic growth. It needs growth that creates productive businesses, expands formal employment and raises incomes. Too often, GDP is growing without producing enough of the jobs required by the continent’s rapidly expanding workforce.
ET&A Research · 12 August 2026
For much of the past two decades, the economic story surrounding Africa has focused on growth. Expanding cities, rising consumer spending, investment in infrastructure, stronger digital adoption and the development of sectors ranging from telecommunications to financial services have helped many African economies become considerably larger.
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