13 young African leaders leading by example and tackling the world’s most complex challenges with innovative approaches have made it to the 2022 class of World Economic Forum’s 100 Young Global Leaders list.
Each year, the World Economic Forum (WEF) selects 100 young leaders under the age of 40 that are making a difference and paving the way for action on societal issues the world grapples with every day. These young leaders exemplify what we need most today: hope, empathy, authenticity and the drive to develop solutions that can change the world for the better.
While announcing this year's Young Global Leaders list, the promoters said the WEF class of 2022 was gender-equal and has representatives from 42 countries, adding that members would participate in a three-year leadership development programme to help them reach their next level of impact.
The list featured four South Africans, three Kenyans, two Ghanaians, an Algerian, Namibian and Somalian. Sadly no Nigerian made the list as members of the WEF 2022 class were chosen from different categories, including the Academia/Think-tank, Arts & Culture, Business, Public Figure, Social Entrepreneur and Civil Society.
Meet the 11 Africans who made the list of 2022 WEF Young Global Leaders list
Head of the Forum of Young Global Leaders. Mariah Levin said: "The leaders celebrated today have demonstrated exceptional ingenuity and vision across their fields. While they represent diverse sectors, regions and issue areas, they are united in their commitment to lead towards a more inclusive and sustainable world.
"The World Economic Forum is delighted to welcome this year's class of Young Global Leaders. Their commitment to improving the state of the world is crucial at a time where collaboration is needed more than ever," said Nicole Schwab, Board Member of the Forum of Young Global Leaders
The WEF 2022 class were chosen from different categories, including the Academia/Think-tank, Arts & Culture, Business, Public Figure, Social Entrepreneur and Civil Society.
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