Africa Forward | Inspire & Connect

Rebecca HARRISON on the TV set of Inspire

May 11, 2026 | 4:37 PM EAT - 4:41 PM EAT

TV set

Summary :

The Africa Management Institute (AMI) addresses the continent's skills gap by using a "tech plus touch" approach to provide practical workplace training for SMEs and large organizations. CEO Rebecca Harrison emphasizes that the current demand is shifting away from technical expertise toward essential "soft skills," such as communication, management, and emotional intelligence. By investing in these human-centric capabilities, AMI aims to transform Africa’s young demographic into an economic dividend for the 21st century. This summary was generated by AI.

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