The Youthful Continent: Reframing Africa’s Role in Global Education and Workforce Development

This presentation will explore Africa’s pivotal role in shaping global education and workforce development while reflecting the core mission of NAFSA: Association of International Educators. It will delve into how expanding global collaboration, mutual understanding, and inclusive education align with the transformative potential of Africa’s youthful population. The discussion will highlight Africa as a key international education space that provides unique experiential learning opportunities and fosters global competencies, bridging the gap between academia, communities, and the global workforce.

Through this lens, the presentation will:

• Showcase the continent’s dynamic demographic advantage as a catalyst for innovation and collaboration.
• Examine how study abroad and experiential programs in Africa align with NAFSA’s mission of advancing international education.
• Highlight the value of mutual learning between African institutions and the global academic community.
• Inspire educators and institutions to integrate Africa into their internationalization strategies to prepare globally minded students and faculty.
• Opportunities & challenges pertaining to full reciprocity

This event is hosted by the Africa SIG. Join the Africa SIG on Network.NAFSA.