Freepik | Photo Credit: Freepik What kind of skill sets and job roles does one have to possess to be relevant in new and emerging markets? According to a United Nations 2019 report, Generation Z is going to become most influential segment in the knowledge economy, as there are more than two billion of them globally; with over 60% living in Asia and 20% in Africa. Of the remaining 400 million, 150 million live in Europe and Latin America/Caribbean, with the rest in North America and Oceania. On a global scale, higher education service providers should pay close attention in researching the skill-set gaps in the young generation of learners, specially in emerging markets.