GIZ Ghana’s Post

The resilience and innovation demonstrated by entrepreneurs across the continent is truly inspiring. While issues like limited access to funding, infrastructure gaps, and regulatory hurdles persist, it's encouraging to see the creative solutions emerging from these constraints. Collaboration, investment in local talent, and supportive policies will be crucial in unlocking the full potential of African startups. Be sure to read the article below and visit our website on arielleforafrica.com to learn more about how Arielle For Africa creates an environment where these businesses not only survive but thrive, driving economic growth and social impact across the continent. #Africa #Entrepreneurship #Sustainability #Funding #MarketAccess #ArielleForAfrica

Botswana’s President Mokgweetsi Masisi has been working on driving entrepreneurship and innovation. The country is already emerging as one of Africa’s small business and innovation hubs. In fact, Botswana ranks second among the 26 Sub-Saharan African economies in WIPO’s Global Innovation Index. Earlier this year, Forbes had organized the Under 30 Summit in Botswana’s capital. This highlighted the need to harness the power of networking and capital to encourage young entrepreneurs and prepare the next generation of leaders. You don’t always need capital to become an entrepreneur. You can begin and grow with no capital or upfront fees. Learn how Hantec can help you with marketing support, cutting-edge tools, and training to grow your IB business. #IB #IntroducingBroker #Hantec #Africa #GrowYourIncome #WorkFromHome #EarnMoneyOnline #DigitalGrowth

The Regional Entrepreneurship Freedom Index is back and better than ever! In 2021, we saw tremendous engagement from across the nation as we assessed the entrepreneurial climate in all 16 regions of Ghana. The Eastern Region emerged as the top business-friendly region for entrepreneurs, making headlines nationwide. We are excited to unveil our findings this year.  Stay tuned for the upcoming report that promises even more insights and revelations about the current state of entrepreneurship in the country. Anticipate the release – the best is yet to come! #ACEYE #AtlasNetwork #IMANI #regionalentrepreneurshipfreedomindex #REFIndex2024 #freemarket #AfricaDevelopment #Africanprosperity #privatesector #Ghana #aceyeat5 #ilapi

🌍🔗 The power of entrepreneurship in crafting sustainable change in Africa. Our latest article delves into how African entrepreneurs are not just driving economic growth but also fostering social and environmental impact. Join us in exploring these inspiring journeys. #SustainableEntrepreneurship #AfricanInnovation #BusinessForChange #EconomicTransformation #SocialImpact #EnvironmentalSustainability #LeadershipInAfrica #InnovativeSolutions #EmpoweringEntrepreneurs #FutureOfBusiness https://lnkd.in/gEresQEN

Our new Report on Supporting #Diaspora #Entrepreneurship to boost ACP country development is now available 🎉▶️ https://lnkd.in/eVj6VCMD 🌍 This report focuses on how African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries can benefit from the resources of the diaspora to achieve the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (#SDGs). 📍 We provide 7️⃣ recommendations for governments and their partners, as well as policymakers and key players based in the ACP diaspora’s countries of origin to improve their support to young diaspora entrepreneurs and address the issues they face. Expertise France, British Council, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, SNV

Panel 2 discussion: A conversation about Innovation and Entrepreneurship as Best Practices for Kenya's and Africa's Digital Transformation. #KenyaInternetSummit2024 - Joel Karubiu, Mbugua Njihia, Kenneth Njihia, Moses Kemibaro

#Entrepreneurship journey needs not only marketplace #intelligence, but also understanding of how #diverse structures and #networks feed into each other for #sustainable_growth. The #African youth not only has a better opportunity to tap into the dynamic and ever growing market, but also through collaboration, we have an #opportunity to create positively disruptive #industrial_revolution on our continent. As #youths, let's join in, and make the most out of our ecosystems and value chains. Sustainable Afrika ECOL MARKETING Sweetnut Butter Kenya Limited Business Acceleration for Young Entrepreneurs in Africa (BAYE Africa) ASSEK

As we delve deeper into the GEC+Africa 2024 report, today's focus is on the panel 'Building Africa’s Next Unicorns,' where Africa’s entrepreneurs shared their strategies for scaling businesses across the continent. Melvyn Lubega emphasised the critical role of mentorship in guiding entrepreneurs through early challenges, highlighting the importance of transparency with stakeholders to foster sustainable growth. Iyinoluwa Aboyeji focused on the need for talent development, advocating for ecosystems that address community needs and empower young tech talent, both locally and globally. Rahul Jain spoke about the importance of a strategic market approach, urging entrepreneurs to navigate Africa's diverse landscape by focusing on business development before seeking expansion capital. Adetoye Aguessy emphasised integrity and value creation, highlighting the need for aligning with the right funding partners and maintaining consistency in delivering value to stakeholders. Together, these insights underscore the multifaceted approach required to foster the next wave of unicorns in Africa, emphasising the power of mentorship, visionary thinking, and ecosystem building. Link to full report: //https://lnkd.in/d43ui2an Link to summary report: https://lnkd.in/d6A59Jn9 Stay tuned as we continue to explore more insights from GEC+Africa 2024. #GECPlusAfrica #Unicorns #Entrepreneurship #AfricanInnovation #Mentorship #BusinessGrowth #22OnSloane

Over the last four years, ANDE has conducted extensive research on the township ecosystem in South Africa. Our research has identified a number of challenges faced by township entrepreneurs across the board and specific to gender and age. While there are existing support programs for entrepreneurs in the townships, there's still major gaps limiting their effectiveness in unlocking the potential of entrepreneurship in lifting up township economies. To address these systemic challenges, ANDE will facilitate Action Labs which will bring together key stakeholders to unpack some these challenges and collectively build on practical and implementable solutions that effectively bridge the gap in support services available to the entrepreneurs. Learn more about the actions labs: https://lnkd.in/e3Gjz6Kk Register to be a participant: https://lnkd.in/eRAysuyU #entrepreneurship #africa #GECPlusAfrica24 #ConnectingAfrica #GENSouthAfrica #innovation #collaboration #southafrica #entrepreneurialmindset #businesssupport

With each interaction with the SMEs almost every day, there is a growing need and push for us to commit to developing a support system for them. Various issues affecting SMEs, such as poor financial planning, inadequate leadership structures, lack of vision and mission, insufficient funds, to basic challenges such as poor customer service attached to the lack of soft skills, have held back the SME landscape from reaching its full potential. I am truly amazed by the fact that SMEs form the backbone of the African economy, yet they have barely scratched the surface of their potential. Just imagine how much more we could achieve if we unlocked this potential. I believe that we have a role to play so let's pull together and create some changes. Viffa Consult Victor Otieno Agolla Jeniffer Githinji Treasure Enyinnaya David (TED) Innovative Village Africa SMEs CEO Forum & Awards SMEs Connect South Africa GrowthAfrica ♻️Repost if this hits home #Entrepreneurship #SMEAdventure #Change #Entrepreneurship #StartupSupport #InnovationEcosystem