Nairobi, July 16 -- It is said that every generation inherits its defining challenge. For this one, that challenge is preparing for a world of work that is changing faster than any previous generation has gone through.

Artificial intelligence is transforming industries. Climate change is reshaping economies and livelihoods. Demographic shifts are redefining labour markets. Entirely new careers are emerging while others disappear.

In this environment, competitiveness of nations and businesses will increasingly depend not only on technology or capital, but on the quality of human capability they cultivate.

The priority issue, therefore, is no longer whether the world of work is changing; it is whether our education systems, employers, an...