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The Enablers of the Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Third Forum👏🏼👏🏼 In Kenya, #SMEs contribute significantly to the economy, accounting for 40% of the GDP and employing over 80% of the working population according to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics. However, the sector faces considerable challenges in terms of technology penetration and the development of a strong ecosystem to drive innovation and reduce the income gap. According to a report by the The World Bank , only 30% of Kenyan #SMEs leverage digital technologies, indicating a vast untapped potential for tech integration. Its notable that unexpected disruptions are putting #ESOs' stability to the test. To address these challenges, ASSEK has brought #CEOs and #Founders together to strengthen these #organizations. The main topics of this discussion are negotiating #obstacles and maintaining long-term sustainability. ESOs such as Dimewise , Sinapis, BDIT COLLEGE and many more can become more resilient and capable of assisting the businesses they work with by overcoming these #challenges. ASSEK's forum aims to address these issues by exploring innovative strategies to enhance the resilience and sustainability of #ESOs. By tackling the barriers that ESOs face, we can ensure they are better equipped to support #SMEs in adopting technology, driving innovation, and ultimately bridging the income gap in the country. We are eager to significantly influence #ESOs and investigate cutting-edge strategies to guarantee their efficacy and sustainability within the Kenyan entrepreneurial ecosystem. I would like to thank all participants for sharing insights which are crucial in shaping a more robust support system for our #entrepreneurs. Let's work together to create a thriving, innovative, and inclusive entrepreneurial landscape in Kenya. Terry Kinyua Salome Ayugi Yvette Ondachi Okumu S BIKO Ian Lorenzen Amelia Hopkins Phillips Charles Muthui Peninah Kanyua Mercy Kimalat

In abid to fast-track private sector growth in Rwanda,the Government of Rwanda through its development arm (Rwanda Development Board) is seeking for innovative and transformative ideas from its nationals . The selected ideas will be funded and supported by the Government as these ideas are deemed to take Rwanda to the next level. This is a bold move as this model has once worked for countries like USA,Japan and United Kingdom. The land of a thousand hills is on the verge of being Africas no.1 tourism and entrepreneurial country and this can be evidenced by the establishments like Norrksen East Africa which is the largest innovation and entrepreneurship hub in East Africa

🏆👏 #Angola In July 2024, the PAME (Micro-Entrepreneurship Support Program) program won the Best Social Action Program of the Year award given by UNIIGEST, a private management training entity for companies and individuals and the Best Entrepreneurship Support Programme in 2023 award given by the PALOP Innovation Awards.   🤝 The project PAME, within the framework of the Projecto RETFOP, implemented by Expertise France and Camões - Instituto da Cooperação e da Língua, I.P. financed by the União europeia em Angola, is the result of a collaboration between INEFOP ANGOLA and KixiCrédito Angola S.A.   🚀🎯PAME was designed to create and to stimulate income-generating financial initiatives implemented by young Angolans who did not access to microcredit, and to encourage entrepreneurship.   ✅Between 2021 and 2024, the PAME programme financed 230 projects and generated the creation of 715 jobs. Vania Montaño Riquelme Anne Burtin Noémie Sido

PAME - To promote employability The Micro-entrepreneurship Support Program (PAME) is a functional and sustainable model for financing entrepreneurship and promoting employability. Expanding its reach could significantly enhance employability in Angola, positively impacting our living standards. To the European Union, INEFOP Angola, Expertise France and Projecto RETFOP thanks for the trusting us #PAME #Entrepreneurship #Employability #Angola

🇲🇿The Giving Genie is excited to host the second Empower Her workshop in Manica, Mozambique, in partnership with SADECO-Mocambique- Saude e Desenvolvimento Comunitario This workshop aims to empower Mozambican women—many of whom are single mothers, widows, and survivors of gender-based violence—by guiding them through essential steps to develop their business ideas into successful startups. Together, the beneficiaries will: Develop Their Idea: Unleash creativity and identify unique solutions their businesses can offer. Conduct Market Research: Understand their target audience and analyze the competition. Create a Business Plan: Outline a clear roadmap for success. Register Their Company: Learn how to legally establish their business in Mozambique. Obtain Licenses and Permits: Navigate the necessary legal requirements. Open a Bank Account: Master the basics of managing their finances. Develop Their Product/Service: Bring their ideas to life to meet community needs. Join us in supporting these incredible women on their entrepreneurial journey! Stay tuned for updates and content! #EmpowerHer #Entrepreneurship #Mozambique #MozambiqueWomen #EmpoderamentoFeminino #NegóciosMoçambique

The EU-backed UNDP’s Funguo Tanzania Innovation Programme has partnered with the CRDB Bank Foundation's IMBEJU program to support Tanzanian startups and innovative SMEs. This strategic collaboration aims to boost financing for these businesses by combining the financial instruments offered by both programs. FUNGUO, supported by the European Union and the British Government, has invested over 3.8 billion Tanzanian shillings in 43 startups and innovative SMEs, creating and sustaining over 4,000 jobs. The program provides catalytic grant funding and flexible financial solutions, along with technical assistance, mentorship, and networking opportunities IMBEJU, on the other hand, offers a distinctive sustainability funding approach that integrates capacity building, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship skills development. It provides revolving grants and equips youth and women entrepreneurs with the necessary tools to transform their business ideas into thriving ventures The partnership aims to amplify the impact of both programs by providing a comprehensive support system for entrepreneurs. This includes financial support, technical assistance, and capacity building to help startups and SMEs achieve sustainable growth and contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals in Tanzania Key stakeholders, including Dr. Amos Nungu, Director General of the Tanzania Commission for Science & Technology (COSTECH), and Christine Grau, the European Union Ambassador to Tanzania, have expressed their support for this initiative, highlighting its potential to drive innovation and economic growth in Tanzania #FUNGUO #IMBEJU #Tanzania #Startups #SMEs #FinancialInclusion #Innovation #Partnership

𝗦𝗨𝗣𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧 𝗔𝗚𝗥𝗜-𝗙𝗢𝗢𝗗 𝗖𝗢𝗢𝗣 𝗡𝗘𝗧𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞 𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗘 (#𝗦𝗔𝗡𝗘𝗧) 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 📢𝘾𝘼𝙇𝙇 𝙁𝙊𝙍 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙎𝙀𝙇𝙀𝘾𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉 𝙊𝙁 𝟯𝟬 𝙇𝙊𝘾𝘼𝙇 𝙎𝙏𝘼𝙍𝙏𝙐𝙋𝙎 𝙊𝙋𝙀𝙍𝘼𝙏𝙄𝙉𝙂 𝙄𝙉 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝘼𝙂𝙍𝙄𝙁𝙊𝙊𝘿 𝙎𝙀𝘾𝙏𝙊𝙍 🚀Ready to take your agri-food startup to the next level? 📌The #SANET programme offers a unique opportunity for 30 startups to receive an intensive 10-day #coaching programme. After the intensive training, the 30 startups will have the opportunity to receive dedicated support from an #innovationmanager, enabling them to concretely develop their project idea by building on the theoretical concepts covered during the full course. Don't miss this chance to drive positive change!‼️ Apply now: https://lnkd.in/duXJxCBN ⌛️Deadline: 𝟭𝟯 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 🔎About SANET This is a project funded by the Italian Cooperation in #Palestine and implemented by CIHEAM Bari jointly with the Palestinian Ministry of Agriculture, which aims to contribute to enhancing the #agriculture sector towards increased #resilience, #jobcreation and socio-economic development in Palestine, with a special focus on #youth and #womeninclusion.

Earlier today at the MSMEs stakeholders summit 2024 which took place at mlimani City conference centre under the theme "upgrade , upskill and upsize MSMEs" Over 95% of all businesses in Tanzania fall in MSMEs category according to the Tanzania Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (TCCIA), contributing to a 3rd of Tanzanias GDP and responsible for generating upto 40% of total employment. Despite being a lifeblood of Tanzania's economy, MSMEs face several challenges that cause them to have low survivability. However, as we strongly believe at NA Prints Plc, every entrepreneur, if given the right mentorship and good environment,they can grow to their fullest. As an MSMEs business owner, How equiped are you in the following areas? 1.Human resorce management. 2.Access to capital. 3.Technilogy adoption. 4.Entrepreneurship skills 5.Infrustructure 6.Tolerance for risk 7.Entrepreneural knowledge 8.Market access

In a bold move to cement its position as Africa’s premier hub for innovation, the Lagos State Government has inaugurated its newly formed Lagos State Science, Research & Innovation Council (LASRIC), tapping some of the brightest minds across academia, industry and the public sector to drive innovation and technological development in the state. Among the council members is, a veteran marketing leader and founder of the Eko Innovation Centre, Victor ‘Gbenga Afolabi. While charging the council, Governor Babajide Sawo-Olu who was represented by the Deputy, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat outlined six key areas of focus for the reconstituted LASRIC. These include promoting an environment conducive to innovation through increased funding, strategic collaborations, capacity-building initiatives, and a resolute focus on locally relevant solutions, among others. Afolabi’s inclusion is seen as a major asset for LASRIC given his over two decades of experience promoting innovation, mentoring startups, and implementing sustainable technology solutions across Nigeria and Africa. As founder of the Eko Innovation Centre NG, he has empowered over 250 startup teams, creating thousands of jobs by nurturing entrepreneurship and innovation to address unemployment and poverty. https://lnkd.in/d8Amieu6 #lagosstate #government #economy #technology #innovation #brandcommunicator

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