As the world grapples with COVID-19’s effects on health and the economy, another crisis is evolving—an education crisis—that threatens the future of young people. With higher education institutions converted into online learning platforms, the digital divide, especially in Africa, could result in many young people being left behind. But Patrick Awuah, founder and president of Ghana’s Ashesi University, an IFC investee, is committed to cultivating a new generation of African leaders to transform the continent and build on its potential. Here, he shares the pandemic-related challenges faced by Africa’s educational institutions and details how Ashesi University aims to integrate students’ access to technology into its business model.
