Pathways to Progress: Unveiling Structural Change in Africa Through Economic Transformation, Technology, Talent, and Tourism
African economies are undergoing significant structural transformation, transitioning from agriculture to manufacturing, services, and technology-driven industries. Driven by urbanization, technological innovation, and global trade, this shift offers opportunities for sustainable growth but faces ch...
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| description | African economies are undergoing significant structural transformation, transitioning from agriculture to manufacturing, services, and technology-driven industries. Driven by urbanization, technological innovation, and global trade, this shift offers opportunities for sustainable growth but faces challenges such as infrastructure gaps and institutional hurdles. This paper examines the dynamics of structural change in 54 African countries, focusing on the roles of technology, talent, and tourism. Using World Bank data, factor and cluster analyses reveal five latent components: structural conditions, public sector capacities, dynamic conditions, urbanization, and growth. The analysis categorizes countries into six clusters, from Developing Economies to African Powerhouses. The findings emphasize the critical role of technology in boosting productivity, the importance of talent development through education and workforce integration, and the potential of sustainable tourism to drive transformation. This research provides a comprehensive framework for understanding Africa’s structural transformation, offering actionable insights to address disparities and promote equitable development across the continent. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-27e6f6fb0bd84d6297e256a70ca874cd2025-01-24T13:30:04ZengMDPI AGEconomies2227-70992025-01-011312110.3390/economies13010021Pathways to Progress: Unveiling Structural Change in Africa Through Economic Transformation, Technology, Talent, and TourismHugo Pinto0Evans Odoi1Carla Nogueira2Luiz Fernando Câmara Viana3Faculty of Economics, University of Algarve, 8005-139 Faro, PortugalFaculty of Economics, University of Algarve, 8005-139 Faro, PortugalFaculty of Economics, University of Algarve, 8005-139 Faro, PortugalFederal Institute of Brasília, Brasília 70830-450, DF, BrazilAfrican economies are undergoing significant structural transformation, transitioning from agriculture to manufacturing, services, and technology-driven industries. Driven by urbanization, technological innovation, and global trade, this shift offers opportunities for sustainable growth but faces challenges such as infrastructure gaps and institutional hurdles. This paper examines the dynamics of structural change in 54 African countries, focusing on the roles of technology, talent, and tourism. Using World Bank data, factor and cluster analyses reveal five latent components: structural conditions, public sector capacities, dynamic conditions, urbanization, and growth. The analysis categorizes countries into six clusters, from Developing Economies to African Powerhouses. The findings emphasize the critical role of technology in boosting productivity, the importance of talent development through education and workforce integration, and the potential of sustainable tourism to drive transformation. This research provides a comprehensive framework for understanding Africa’s structural transformation, offering actionable insights to address disparities and promote equitable development across the continent.https://www.mdpi.com/2227-7099/13/1/21Africastructural changeeconomic transformationtechnologytalent developmenttourism |
| spellingShingle | Hugo Pinto Evans Odoi Carla Nogueira Luiz Fernando Câmara Viana Pathways to Progress: Unveiling Structural Change in Africa Through Economic Transformation, Technology, Talent, and Tourism Economies Africa structural change economic transformation technology talent development tourism |
| title | Pathways to Progress: Unveiling Structural Change in Africa Through Economic Transformation, Technology, Talent, and Tourism |
| title_full | Pathways to Progress: Unveiling Structural Change in Africa Through Economic Transformation, Technology, Talent, and Tourism |
| title_fullStr | Pathways to Progress: Unveiling Structural Change in Africa Through Economic Transformation, Technology, Talent, and Tourism |
| title_full_unstemmed | Pathways to Progress: Unveiling Structural Change in Africa Through Economic Transformation, Technology, Talent, and Tourism |
| title_short | Pathways to Progress: Unveiling Structural Change in Africa Through Economic Transformation, Technology, Talent, and Tourism |
| title_sort | pathways to progress unveiling structural change in africa through economic transformation technology talent and tourism |
| topic | Africa structural change economic transformation technology talent development tourism |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2227-7099/13/1/21 |
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