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Africa Jobs Clock
A World Data Lab and Mastercard Foundation Partnership
Objectives
Supporting the Mastercard Foundation’s mission of generating 30 million jobs in Africa. Providing an in-depth understanding of the African job market, aiding in strategic job creations
Strategy
Development of advanced data models targeting job growth in Africa.Empowering local talent. Training and integrating 15 data scientists and software engineers from Kenya, Rwanda, Ghana, and Nigeria.Strengthening partnerships with local universities, statistics bureaus, and public sector entities.
Impact
Successfully developed a dynamic, real-time model to track and predict youth employment trends in Africa.The model provides a seven-year forecast, capturing vital metrics such as employment locations, sectors of engagement, earnings, and overall job market dynamics in Africa.Our platform offers insights for policymakers and market stakeholders, enhancing data-driven decision-making.
About
World Data Lab (WDL) and the Mastercard Foundation (MCF) have joined forces to create the Africa Youth Employment Clock. This tool is specifically designed to monitor and forecast employment trends across MCF's key operational countries in Africa: Kenya, Rwanda, Ghana, Nigeria, Uganda, and Ethiopia.