By: Nana
Appiah Acquaye
The Director General of the
Senegalese Space Studies Agency (ASES), Maram Kaire, has highlighted the role
of innovation, artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies in
shaping the future of work during discussions at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic
Games (YOG Dakar 2026).
Kaire participated on
November 5 in the Olympic Values Cases, held under the theme “Innovation, AI
and the Future of Work”, where discussions focused on changes in the
professional world, opportunities offered by new technologies and the skills
young people need to prepare for future employment.
The session provided an
opportunity to examine how technological developments are transforming the
workplace and creating new professional opportunities, while highlighting the
importance of equipping young people with the knowledge and skills required to
adapt to these changes.
ASES emphasised the
importance of knowledge and innovation in preparing the next generation for
emerging employment opportunities, noting that the future is also built through
knowledge and innovation.