philipgloria/InsightHer_Africa_Unemployment_Analysis

Analysing Unemployment rate in Africa in relation to Skills gap # 🌍 AI-Driven Skills Gap Analysis: Understanding Unemployment in Africa **InsightHer** · Women Techster Bootcamp 5.0 *A merge of Data Analysis and Technical Project Management Learning Track* --- ## 📌 Table of Contents - Problem Statement - Project Objectives - SDG Alignment - Data Sources - AI Component - Dashboard Preview - Key Findings - Project Structure - Team & Duty Allocation - Getting Started - Live Links --- ## 📋 Problem Statement Unemployment remains one of the most pressing socio-economic challenges across Africa, particularly among young people and recent graduates. While many individuals possess formal education, employers often report difficulties finding candidates with the specific skills required in the labour market. This mismatch between available skills and industry demand creates a **skills gap**, which contributes to persistent unemployment. This project analyzes labour market data across 51 African countries to identify demanded skills, uncover patterns, and provide actionable insights to help address the crisis. --- ## 🎯 Project Objectives - 📊 Analyze unemployment trends across African countries and regions - 🏭 Identify industries with the highest employment demand - 🔍 Determine the most in-demand skills in the labour market - ⚖️ Identify gaps between workforce skills and employer demand - 🤖 Use AI tools to extract patterns and insights from labour market data --- ## 🌐 SDG Alignment This project aligns with **UN Sustainable Development Goal 8**: > **Decent Work and Economic Growth** — Promoting productive employment and sustainable economic opportunities for all. --- ## 🗂️ Data Sources | Source | Description | |---|---| | Statistics South Africa | Labour force and unemployment data | | World Bank | Employment statistics | | Kaggle | Datasets related to job skills and employment | | Online Job Listings | Datasets highlighting skills required by employers | --- ## 🤖 AI Component AI tools are integrated to enhance t …