The Skills Revolution: Education, AI and the Future of Jobs – A conversation with Luis Benveniste

In today's episode, World Bank Director for Global Education Luis Benveniste joins Bob Hawkins, Ekua Bentil and Alex Twinomugisha, from the EdTeach Team, to talk about how education systems can prepare young people for the future of work. They reflect on the Bank's jobs agenda, the need to invest in both foundational and digital skills, and the role AI could play in transforming education and employment. The conversation includes insights from the Africa Centers of Excellence, lessons from the Digital Skills report and practical examples of how to better align education with labour market needs.LinksThe Africa Higher Education Centers of ExcellenceDigital skills to accelerate human capital for youth in AfricaEmpowering Africa’s youth: Bridging the digital skills gapDigital Pathways for Education: Enabling Greater Impact for AlStanding together for teachersA podcast produced by Lucía Blasco.