50 By 35 Initiative: Building the African Human Capital Superhighway.

Key stakeholders and partners

Goals of the initiative

Solving Africa's Youth Unemployment

Strategies for funding and partnerships

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1. Introduction

Africa is poised to become the talent capital of the 21st century. By 2035, Africa will be putting more people into the workforce than the rest of the world combined...

2. 50 Billion by 2035

The 50 by 35 Initiative is an ambitious plan to unlock investments of $50 billion by 2035, building a world-class global African workforce...

3. Rationale: 50 by 35

The 50 by 35 Initiative will bridge the talent gap by accelerating the building of an African talent pipeline equipped with skills to thrive...

4. Implementation Strategy

Partners will be required to make specific, measurable commitments annually relevant to African human capital development...

5. Guiding Principles of 50 by 35

We believe in collaboration, valuing lived experiences, and the long term. Together, we aim to count every step toward Africa's transformation...

About Africa House: An Action Platform for Africa’s Future

Launched in 2020, the Africa House has evolved to become the action platform accelerating African solutions. We recognize that for Africa to realise the fullest potential of its most important asset—its youthful population—we must be laser focused on equipping African youth to step. Every partnership,
Every initiative and every investment we champion contributes to one goal: to build the human capital that will propel Africa forward. We have convened over 1,000 visionaries, leaders, and partners worldwide who are committed to and working towards Africa’s rise and equal participation in shared
prosperity

50x35 at Davos

Participants at the Future Forum will be requested to make commitments to advancing the 50 x 35 Initiative, as a result of which they will be connected with specific partners, funders, and media at events throughout 2025 and beyond. For more information about our initiatives and partnership opportunities, please contact us at [email protected] or visit our website at www.africahouse.io

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Q: Who can become a partner of 50 by 35?
A: We connect the public, private, and philanthropic sectors, identifying gaps and accelerating resources at scale to remove a barrier to skills and jobs.

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Q: What does partnership mean?
A: Africa House is the home for doers who believe the future lives in Africa. Partners make a commitment to contribute to a future where Africa’s youth are equipped to thrive in the knowledge economy.

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Q: Does Africa House create new solutions?
A: Africa House accelerates and amplifies solutions but does not create or manage them.

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Q: What does AH do that is different?
A: AH focuses on Africa's comparative advantage: its youth. It amplifies solutions and identifies underserved areas to position African talent in the global market.

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Q: Why another discussion on Africa?
A: Africa House places Africa at the center, not as a residual category in agendas set by non-African priorities.

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Q: Does AH fund solutions?
A: AH mobilizes capital by connecting solutions with public, private, and philanthropic sectors to unlock financing, catalyze, de-risk, and scale innovation.

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Q: What are African lived experiences?
A: AH listens to African solutions, remaining humble and open to ideas every day.

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Q: Who is behind 50 by 35?
A: The founding partners are Africa House and 8b.Africa, with new partners being signed daily.

Join Us in Building Africa’s Tomorrow

We believe Africa’s success is the world’s success. As the world’s youngest and fastest-growing continent, Africa is positioned to lead in critical areas—from technology and innovation to green energy and sustainable development. Together, we are accelerating this journey, and we invite partners who share our vision to join us in building this future-ready workforce for Africa and the world.

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