As Africa braces for an influx of energy projects, development authorities are faced with the task of ensuring that there are enough energy professionals on the continent to meet the growing demand of related skills for the successful implementation of these projects.
According to The World Bank Energy project portfolio, there are currently 48 projects lined up totalling $3 billion, opening up opportunities for jobs and demonstrating a clear need for related skills on the continent. While Africa still lacks the sufficient number of job-ready workers and entrepreneurs capable of developing, installing, operating and managing off-grid renewable solutions as well as talent adaptable to a considerably dynamic sector, industry bodies around the content are doing their bit to try and rectify the situation.What else to read
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