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Remarks By World Bank Group President David Malpass at an Event for the Africa Higher Education Centers of Excellence: A Pathway Towards Sustainable Development

· David Malpass, President of the World Bank Group (International)

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ContextRemarks By World Bank Group President David Malpass at an Event for the Africa Higher Education Centers of Excellence: A Pathway Towards Sustainable Development.

Why it mattersMalpass supports African university centres training scientists.

Problems raised
  1. Africa's transformation depends on workforce skills.
  2. Innovation ecosystems are weak.
  3. Scientists and engineers are too few.
Solutions proposed
  1. Support Africa Higher Education Centers of Excellence.
  2. Train the next generation of scientists.
  3. Cooperate across borders on research.
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