According to the African Union, it envisions an integrated African economic, social, cultural and political development agenda by the year 2025. Young people between the age of 15 and 25 represent more than 60% of Africa’s total population and thus play an integral role in the socio-economic development of the continent.
Khulisa’s work in Youth and Socio-economic Development began in 2009, with a focus on financial services ─ most specifically access to financial services. It is a critical and often overlooked component of economic growth. In Sub-Saharan Africa, over 80% of working age adults are denied access to finance either through absence of opportunity or lack of financial knowledge and skills. This, specifically amongst unemployed youth, remains a major development challenge.
Khulisa’s projects over the past 22 years have supported clients to assess, better understand, and improve on youth development initiatives through various impactful projects. Our skilled team of specialists is capitalising on the rise of ICT and social media in Sub-Saharan Africa. This emerging social phenomenon is empowering younger generations to change economic and socio-political contexts through smart phone technology. In line with this unfolding dynamic, we deploy various innovative technology services in our projects.