{"product_id":"the-future-of-work-in-africa-harnessing-the-potential-of-digital-technologies-for-all-paperback","title":"The Future of Work in Africa: Harnessing the Potential of Digital Technologies for All - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJieun Choi\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eMark a. Dutz\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eZainab Usman\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Future of Work in Africa focuses on the key themes of creating productive jobs and\u003cbr\u003e addressing the needs of those left behind. It highlights how global trends, especially the\u003cbr\u003e adoption of digital technologies, may change the nature of work in Sub-Saharan Africa by\u003cbr\u003e creating new opportunities and challenges. It argues that, contrary to global fears of worker\u003cbr\u003e displacement by new technologies, African countries can develop an inclusive future of work, \u003cbr\u003e with opportunities for lower-skilled workers. Harnessing these opportunities is, however, \u003cbr\u003e contingent on implementing policies and making productive investments in four main areas.\u003cbr\u003e These are enabling inclusive digital technologies; building human capital for a young, rapidly\u003cbr\u003e growing, and largely low-skilled labor force; increasing the productivity of informal workers\u003cbr\u003e and enterprises; and extending social protection coverage to mitigate the risks associated with\u003cbr\u003e disruptions to labor markets. This companion report to the World Bank's World Development\u003cbr\u003e Report 2019 concludes with important policy questions that should guide future research, \u003cbr\u003e whose findings could lead to more inclusive growth for African nations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe World Bank came into formal existence in 1945 following the international ratification of the Bretton Woods agreements. It is a vital source of financial and technical assistance to developing countries around the world. The organization's activities are focused on education, health, agriculture and rural development, environmental protection, establishing and enforcing regulations, infrastructure development, governance and legal institutions development. The World Bank is made up of two unique development institutions owned by its 185 Member Countries. The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) focuses on middle income and creditworthy poor countries and the International Development Association (IDA), which focuses on the poorest countries in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 254\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.53 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 08, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51793191141664,"sku":"9781464814440","price":68.31,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/a357914f0aa9353403c8858ecf5193e7.webp?v=1780715808","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-future-of-work-in-africa-harnessing-the-potential-of-digital-technologies-for-all-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}