When Alexander the Great visited Diogenes and asked whether he could do anything for the famed teacher, Diogenes replied: 'Only stand out of my light.'

Without doubt, Africa’s most important and sustainable competitive advantage is its people.  Enterprising, resourceful and resilient in the face of natural and man-made disasters, the potential of Africa’s human resources is boundless.

Developing the potential and the capacity of our human capital is the most important priority to creating sustainable long-term growth within Africa.  By harnessing the energy and commitment of our African youth– both within and outside the continent – all the sectors involved in rebuilding Africa can benefit from the wealth of talent on offer. 

To grow our future talent requires challenging and well rewarded job and entrepreneurial opportunities.  To create the leaders that Africa needs to face the challenges of the coming decades, we must support the development of our young people and stand out of their light.