To unlock Africa’s manufacturing potential, the continent must develop a skilled workforce with expertise in modern manufacturing technologies such as automation, robotics, and digitalization. Additionally, this workforce must be adaptable, with a commitment to lifelong learning and skills development to keep pace with a rapidly evolving manufacturing landscape. Through a set of initiatives and partnerships, Ashesi is growing its work in fostering the skills and knowledge necessary to drive innovation and growth in African manufacturing.

• Undergraduate mechatronic engineering program: Build on our postgraduate mechatronic engineering programme and introduce an undergraduate major as well to increase talent in automation and production.
• Professional MBA Program: Introduce a professional Master’s in Business Administration program to provide business leadership training for emerging managers, leaders, and entrepreneurs. 
• Increase context-relevant expertise and experiences through industry partnerships: Strengthen connections between industry and Ashesi’s community, bringing real-world examples into classrooms and helping students and faculty understand and contribute to manufacturing opportunities.