Abstract

Africa is home to the 16.3% of the global population, yet is only able to contribute 4% to the global
gross domestic product (GDP) and the population is projected to increase by ..%(or double or triple)
by 2030 with no significant change in the GDP. (Problem and Context)

The XX seeks to take advantage of Africa’s rapidly increasing youth population to partake in the
fourth (4th) industrial revolution. XX will empower the unemployed youth to acquire skills and
capacities relevant to the 4th industrial revolution by employing the approach and strategy of
ensuring Private Sector Ownership; high-level of collaboration and participation among the relevant
stakeholders; adoption of digital learning; integration of digital and soft skills into learning
programmes. After XX years, the fund is forecasted to train about XX individuals to be digitally savvy
who would drive digital initiatives and innovation in their various organizations/communities and
overall minimizing unemployment and poverty in Africa.

The two major challenges identified for the development programme include difficulty in getting
stakeholder buy-in and funding. Stakeholders will be engaged by provide convincing ROI and cost
benefits for joining fund as well as will be intimate the collaboration framework to guide stakeholder
engagement.