PMI Celebrates 50 Next Gen Project Leaders for Addressing Food Insecurity

Project Management Institute (PMI) has celebrated 50 exceptional rising leaders transforming the world by leveraging their project management skills to tackle today’s most pressing challenges. 

As shown on the 2024 Future 50 list, the young leaders – all 35 and under, represent a diverse cohort of project professionals reshaping the future across industries like healthcare, environmental science, technology, and social justice.  

Speaking about the recognition, Managing Director of sub-Saharan Africa at PMI, George Asamani, said: “Having honourees from sub-Saharan Africa recognised among the Future 50, is a testament to the exceptional talent, resilience, and innovative spirit that define the continent’s rising project leaders. The individuals are shaping the region’s future and showcasing to the world the profound impact of African ingenuity and leadership. At PMI, we are immensely proud to celebrate their achievements and remain committed to empowering project professionals across the region to continue driving meaningful change.”

By 2050, Africa’s youth population, already the largest in the world, is projected to double to over 830 million. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, reports that by the same year, the continent’s working-age population (15-64 years old) will rise from 849 million in 2024 to 1.56 billion, accounting for 85 per cent of the global workforce increase.

The demographic is poised to drive innovation, transformation, and growth across sectors if equipped with the right skills and opportunities. The Future 50 is pivotal in inspiring young people to see project management as a pathway to impactful careers where they can solve pressing global challenges and contribute to sustainable development. By celebrating young leaders who are shaping industries and communities through project management, the recognition highlights the diverse possibilities within the profession and serves as a call to action for more youth to embrace this empowering discipline and transform their ideas into realities, Asamani said.