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Africa's AI Potential: 230M Jobs by 2030, Cassava Launches Factories

Africa's AI boom could create 230 million jobs by 2030. Cassava's new AI factories and Kenya's training initiatives are driving this growth.

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Africa's AI Potential: 230M Jobs by 2030, Cassava Launches Factories

Africa's potential in AI-driven job creation is vast, but realizing it requires a coordinated, inclusive skilling ecosystem. Harmonizing credentials across regions is crucial for meaningful employment. While African governments have not yet established regional competence centers for digital and AI, Cassava Technologies is set to launch five AI factories across the continent in the next year. By 2030, AI is projected to create 230 million digital jobs in Africa.

Over 44 million micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in sub-Saharan Africa stand to benefit from AI integration. Bold investment in digital skills is needed across Africa's economy to unlock AI's job creation potential. In Kenya, over 78,000 individuals in TVET institutions have gained AI fluency through bootcamps and online modules. The Kenya Regional Centre of Competence for Digital and AI Skilling has trained over 1,500 public servants in AI and cybersecurity.

MESH, a professional network for microentrepreneurs, reaches over one million Kenyan entrepreneurs monthly with AI-focused content. Strong government leadership is essential for building national AI capacity in Africa.

Cassava Technologies' AI factories will contribute to Africa's AI skilling ecosystem. Harmonizing credentials and recognized qualifications will ensure these efforts lead to meaningful employment. With over 230 million digital jobs projected by 2030, bold investment in digital skills is vital. Strong government leadership and initiatives like Kenya's Regional Centre of Competence are key to building national AI capacity.

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