Media Release - New Research Shows 80 Million Young People to Benefit from the Rise of Digital Commerce in Africa - 2019-02-27

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Title
Media Release - New Research Shows 80 Million Young People to Benefit from the Rise of Digital Commerce in Africa - 2019-02-27
Author
Public Affairs and Communications
Year
2019
Publication/Event Date
February 27 2019
Abstract
This February 27, 2019 Media Release, announces that the Mastercard Foundation, in partnership with BFA, have released Digital Commerce and Youth Employment in Africa, new research that shows 80 million young people will benefit from the rise of digital commerce in Africa by 2030. These findings indicate that the digital commerce sector has the potential of disrupting the future of work on the continent.
Resource Subject
  • Technology
  • Youth Employment
Keywords/Access Points
BFA; Technology; Digital Platforms; Young People; Workforce; Gig Economy; Growth-Enabling Policies
Geographic Locations
  • Africa
Language
  • English
Demographic Groups
  • Youth
Special Collections
  • Foundation Corporate Announcements
Archival Record ID
MFA.2025.0461