According to an article published on IT WEB AFRICA, international philanthropic organisation the Rockerfeller Foundation announced the launch of a new fund, Digital Jobs Africa, to enable the youth in six African countries to access funds to develop innovative jobs.
The seven year programme aims to reach over one million people in South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, Morocco and Egypt, to develop sustainable jobs.
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More steady progress, no doubt. But we must remember there is no typical African Internet user. Levels of engagement with digital content vary widely by region, country, and city. Just because a few hundred individuals in a city are creating successful start-ups doesn’t mean the majority of the population even has Internet access. At the same time, progress necessitates a core group of early adopters who can achieve “trickle-down” innovation.
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