Human Capital: The Missing Link in Africa’s Energy Security and Industrialisation
Across Africa, governments and investors are accelerating plans to build or revamp refineries, gas processing plants, petrochemical complexes, pipelines and storage terminals to industrialise and cut imports of fuels and finished goods. At this time, however, the continent lacks the skilled human capital required to operate, manage and sustain these facilities and deliver the anticipated business results over the long-term without relying heavily on expatriates.
