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The World Bank Group has invited Richard Class-Peters, President of the Graduate Students Association of Ghana (GRASAG), to participate in the second edition of the Africa Growth and Opportunity – Research in Action (AGORA) conference. The event is scheduled to take place from October 26 to 27, 2026, at the Palazzo dei Normanni in Palermo, Italy. The invitation was extended by Nancy Lozano Gracia, Head of the World Bank Group’s Rome Center. Held under the theme “Building Skills for Africa's Home-Grown Development,” the conference aims to convene policymakers, researchers, private-sector leaders, and development partners to discuss strategies for fostering economic growth and job creation across the continent. A primary focus of the conference is addressing the skills mismatch between educational outcomes and labor market requirements. According to the World Bank, many businesses report difficulty in sourcing workers with necessary technical, digital, and management skills, while graduates frequently struggle to secure employment that aligns with their qualifications. The event will explore how research can inform policies to bridge this gap, particularly as Africa’s working-age population is projected to grow by more than 450 million by 2040. Discussions are expected to cover the integration of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies into the workplace, as well as strategies for expanding employment in sectors such as energy and agribusiness. For Mr. Class-Peters, the conference serves as a platform to represent the perspectives of graduate students and advocate for stronger linkages between tertiary education and industry demands. The AGORA conference seeks to translate investments in education and skills training into productive employment by fostering collaboration between stakeholders. For Ghana, the event offers an opportunity to share insights on the transition from university to the workforce and to exchange best practices regarding entrepreneurship and workforce development with other African nations. Article source: My Joy Online | Image credit: My Joy Online
The World Bank Group has invited Richard Class-Peters, President of the Graduate Students Association of Ghana (GRASAG), to participate in the second edition of the Africa Growth and Opportunity – Research in Action (AGORA) conference. The event is scheduled to take place from October 26 to 27, 2026, at the Palazzo dei Normanni in Palermo, Italy. The invitation was extended by Nancy Lozano Gracia, Head of the World Bank Group’s Rome Center. Held under the theme “Building Skills for Africa’s Home-Grown Development,” the conference aims to convene policymakers, researchers, private-sector leaders, and development partners to discuss strategies for fostering economic growth and job creation across the continent. A primary focus of the conference is addressing the skills mismatch between educational outcomes and labor market requirements. According to the World Bank, many businesses report difficulty in sourcing workers with necessary technical, digital, and management skills, while graduates frequently struggle to secure employment that aligns with their qualifications. The event will explore how research can inform policies to bridge this gap, particularly as Africa’s working-age population is projected to grow by more than 450 million by 2040. Discussions are expected to cover the integration of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies into the workplace, as well as strategies for expanding employment in sectors such as energy and agribusiness. For Mr. Class-Peters, the conference serves as a platform to represent the perspectives of graduate students and advocate for stronger linkages between tertiary education and industry demands. The AGORA conference seeks to translate investments in education and skills training into productive employment by fostering collaboration between stakeholders. For Ghana, the event offers an opportunity to share insights on the transition from university to the workforce and to exchange best practices regarding entrepreneurship and workforce development with other African nations.
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