Episode description

Paulina Mamogobo is a Director of Trade and Investment Promotion at KZN Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs.

Listen or watch to explore:

• Intro to her role at KZNEDTEA and why it is important.
• Major challenges in the sectors she work in and how it is being addressed.
• Her approach to solving challenges in her professional life.
• How she prioritises what is most important.
• The importance of having a curious mind.
• Her approach to continues learning and how she stays on top of trends and new developments.
• Habits required to stay relevant in the workplace.
• How, as a young South African, she is making sense of what is going on in the country and the world.
• Her vision for future cities, potential barriers and solutions.
• Advice to young people to remain hopeful of the future.

About the Bright Young Minds Show on Future Cities Africa
Africa has the youngest population in the world. By 2030, young Africans are expected to make up 42 percent of the world's youth and account for 75 percent of the those under age 35 in Africa. Young peoples' experiences, ideas, choices and preferences help shape the future of cities. The ‘Bright Young Minds show’ gives a voice to some of the brightest young minds to share their thought leadership, how they solve problems, their vision for future cities, how we can achieve this vision, and give hope to a younger generation.

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