The World Bank has called for urgent education reforms in Africa to build a more inclusive economic growth.
It said despite signs of a fragile economic recovery, Sub-Saharan Africa, remained stuck in "low gear" with a large youth population at risk of being left behind.
The World Bank stated this in its latest edition of Africa Pulse, the World Bank's twice-yearly regional economic update released on October 14.
It revealed that two factors were critical to jumpstart inclusive growth, stabilising economies and transforming education to equip the region's growing workforce with stronger foundational skills and market relevant expertise.