As North Africa grapples with one of its most pressing development challenges—creating jobs for a rapidly growing and youthful population—the African Development Bank (AfDB) is intensifying efforts to transform labour markets, boost entrepreneurship, and unlock economic potential across the region.
Despite strong fundamentals—including a young workforce, emerging industries, and entrepreneurial energy—millions remain excluded from productive employment. The scale of the challenge is stark: 31.2% of young people are not in…
