Knowledge Workers in Africa: Igniting the Flame of Intellectual Capital for Future Careers

Bassam Samir Al-Romeedy () and Olatunji David Adekoya ()
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Bassam Samir Al-Romeedy: University of Sadat City
Olatunji David Adekoya: Sheffield Hallam University

Chapter Chapter 11 in Careers in Africa, 2025, pp 235-255 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract Knowledge workers play a vital role in propelling economic growth and fostering innovation in the modern era. Their possession of specialized knowledge, skills, and expertise is indispensable for industrial development and societal progress. Igniting the intellectual capital inherent in Africa’s knowledge workers holds the potential to generate transformative effects on the continent’s future careers by stimulating innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainable development. This chapter examines the role of knowledge workers in Africa and explores their capacity to fuel intellectual capital for future career prospects within the region. By emphasizing the significance of education, collaboration, and continuous learning, the chapter underscores the essential factors required to cultivate a highly skilled workforce capable of driving economic growth and innovation. African nations can unlock the potential of knowledge workers and leverage their abilities for sustainable development by investing in education, promoting STEM education, and fostering collaboration between academia and industry. It also highlights the critical importance of digital transformation, research and development, talent retention and attraction, as well as regional integration in fostering an enabling environment conducive to the growth of knowledge workers, ultimately providing valuable insights and recommendations for policymakers, educators, and stakeholders seeking to harness intellectual capital to shape the future careers of Africa.

Keywords: Intellectual capital; Knowledge worker; Digital transformation; Future careers; Africa (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-68214-8_11

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