Fred Swaniker on inequality, opportunity, and jobs for African youth

Portrait of Fred Swaniker.

Inequality hurts talented young people across Africa, says Fred Swaniker, founder of the African Leadership Academy.
What they need is the opportunity to work and develop as leaders, so they can transform their communities and the world.

Tell us what inequality means to you. Join the conversation using #InequalityIs.

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