While African filmmakers have historically delivered award-winning projects despite limited budgets and weak distribution networks, the focus is now shifting toward long-term sustainability.
The tournament comes just days after the men's FIFA World Cup, where African teams impressed with spirited performances despite several suffering heartbreaking late knockout defeats.
Nearly 80 per cent of Africa's infrastructure projects fail during planning, preventing most from reaching financial close despite growing investment, project management experts have said.
10 African nations qualified for this World Cup, the most in history. Nine survived the group stage.
Academicians, universities and research institutions have been urged to commercialise research works by turning them to market-ready solutions.
Governments, employers, workers' organisations and international agencies are meeting in Nairobi to seek solutions to Africa's challenge of creating decent work for people displaced by conflict.