In this episode, we dive deep into the growing challenge of youth unemployment in Nigeria, highlighted in our latest report. With over 400 million young people, Africa stands at a critical point to harness its youth for economic growth and job creation. But what are the obstacles, and how can we meet the UN's Sustainable Development Goal 8—ensuring decent work for all by 2030? Read more of our publications on youth employment, to unpack the data, and explore solutions to drive progress across the continent on our website at www.cseaafrica.org 

The unmanageable increase in debt over the last few years and the bad effects of climate change on Nigeria's economy for more than a decade have brought about the need for climate and development debt swaps. In this episode, we dig into the facts in one of our publications with Africa Growth Initiative titled "Debt for Climate and Development Swaps in Nigeria".

https://youtu.be/VHg1xl6eyGo

A nation cannot develop in the face of endemic corruption. The fight against corruption cannot be won unless the rationale (how and why) for the act of corruption is understood and intensive strategies to block those channels are implemented.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fzuqQLRKdk

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming businesses and economic activities worldwide through its capacity to mimic or replicate human-like intelligence. With the growing potential of AI, many countries are adopting various strategies to become AI-ready. According to PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) analysis published in 2017, AI is expected to contribute about $15.7 trillion to the global economy by 2030.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTRaOoo4WLw

Did you know? African governments spent 16.5% of their revenues servicing external debt in 2021, leading to debt distress. Domestic policy and global support are needed to address the current debt crisis.