65% of the total population of Africa are below the age of 35 years, and over 35% are between the ages of 15 and 35 years - making Africa the most youth full continent. By 2020, it is projected that out of 4 people, 3 will be on average 20 years old. About 10 million young African youth arrive each year on the labor market.

Clearly an emergent and integrated Africa can be fully realized only if its demographic advantage - “large population of youth” is mobilized and equipped...