As We look ahead to 2024, several general issues are expected to shape the region’s development trajectory and foster resilience and growth.
With the rapid advancement of technology, there is a growing emphasis on fostering innovation, promoting digital literacy, and leveraging digital tools and platforms to drive socio-economic growth, enhance service delivery, and foster connectivity.
Investing in infrastructure development, including transportation, energy, and communication networks, will be crucial in unlocking the region’s economic potential, facilitating trade and commerce, and enhancing connectivity within and beyond West Africa.
Celebrating the rich cultural heritage of West Africa and promoting cultural preservation efforts will be vital in fostering a sense of identity, promoting cultural tourism, and preserving the legacy for future generations.
Strengthening community engagement, fostering social cohesion, and promoting inclusive development approaches will be instrumental in addressing disparities, fostering unity, and ensuring that development initiatives resonate with the aspirations and needs of the people.
Discussing our expectations for the continent this year, featured some of the region’s vibrant youths representing the giant of Africa, Nigeria is Grace Edibo a life coach, and from the smiling coast, The Gambia is an award-winning journalist Lamin Fadera.