🌍 Embracing Entrepreneurial Thinking in African Research 💡 Research in Africa has immense potential, but to truly unlock it, we need to think like entrepreneurs! Two areas I’m passionate about: 1. Sourcing International Funding 🌐 African researchers need better access to global funding to scale their work and make an impact. Many face challenges in securing funds, which limits innovation. I’ve personally experienced the power of international funding through programs like the #InternationalCareerWritingProgram (#ICWP) supported by @TheBritishAcademy. Let’s bridge this gap and elevate #AfricanScholarship to the global stage! 🌍 2. Converting Research into Patents 💼 Too much research remains stuck in theory. Turning discoveries into #Patents can fuel #EconomicGrowth and solve real-world problems. My work on Urban Heat Island mitigation shows that innovative solutions can be protected and applied, helping us build sustainable cities across Africa. 🌆💡 By focusing on these areas, I’m committed to maximizing the impact of my research and contributing to Africa’s role in creating global solutions. Let’s embrace #EntrepreneurialThinking and drive #Innovation for a brighter future! 🔑 What can you do today to turn your research into real-world impact? Let’s discuss! 🤝 The British Academy Lancaster University Dr. Akanimo Odon Anthony N-yelkabong Ndidi Arinze

7 Key Challenge Areas in the South African Entrepreneurial Landscape 🇿🇦 The recently released Africa Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Index (AEEI) ranks 29 African countries in terms of the health of their national entrepreneurial landscapes. There are seven key challenge areas considered in developing these entrepreneurial health scores. Ranking second of the 29 countries, South Africa's total of 3.91 was comprised of the following scores in the 7 challenge areas: 🟡 Finance: 0.93 🔵 Infrastructure: 0.78 🟠 Human Capital: 0.62 🔴 Governance: 0.61 🟣 Market Access: 0.47 🟤 Support: 0.27 🟢 Culture: 0.24 Which of these aspects of our national entrepreneurial landscape do you think deserves the most attention and are you doing any work to improve our outlook in these areas? Let us know in the comments section below ⬇️ *Want to know more? Click here to access the full index and learn more about how they arrived at these 7 challenge areas: https://lnkd.in/dXaHydgb Allan Gray Centre for Africa Entrepreneurship, Stellenbosch University, Utrecht University, i4Policy #MotseCollectiveImpact #MotseSA #EcosystemBuilders #EntrepreneurialEcosystem #ImpactInvesting

🌍 Unlock New Opportunities: Rwanda-Nordic Business Forum 🌍 Are you an academic, researcher, investor, or entrepreneur looking to expand your horizons and foster international collaborations? The Rwanda-Nordic Business Forum is your gateway to strengthening ties and exploring new opportunities between Nordic countries and Rwanda. This dynamic forum offers a platform to: ✅ Collaborate with global innovators: Forge strategic partnerships with businesses, educational institutions, and investors from both regions. ✅ Explore Rwanda's role in East Africa: Learn how Rwanda’s business-friendly environment is shaping sustainable growth, innovation, and economic development across the continent. ✅ Promote trade & investment: Discover exciting prospects in key sectors such as digital infrastructure, finance, and education. ✅ Drive knowledge-sharing & cultural exchange: Share ideas and insights with like-minded professionals to foster mutual growth. The Rwanda-Nordic Business Forum is a must-attend event for anyone eager to be part of a transformative collaboration between Africa and the Nordic countries. 🌱 📅 Don't miss out! Register now:https://lnkd.in/dYiFybS7 #RwandaNordicForum #Innovation #BusinessCollaboration #TradeAndInvestment #Entrepreneurship #AcademicPartnerships #EastAfrica #SustainableGrowth

🌟 Two Days full of Dialogue, Partnership, and Opportunity in the Heart of Frankfurt! 🌟  𝗔 𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀: With nearly 200 participants gathered today and yesterday, our forum is bringing together leaders from politics and business, sparking inspiration, and opening new horizons for investing in Africa.  𝗔 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: One of our highlights was the signing of two strategic Memoranda of Understanding: 🤝 With the Tunisia Africa Business Council: The MoU promotes regional integration, value chains, skills development, start-ups, and female entrepreneurship, supporting delegation trips, knowledge transfer, and shared interests. 🤝 With the Club of Entrepreneurs Mauritania (CEM MAURITANIE):The agreement facilitates market insights exchange, joint activities, and business connections between Germany and Mauritania. 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: The forum hosted a youth meet-up, highlighting the importance of engaging the next generation, whose fresh #perspectives and #enthusiasm inspired all. 𝗔𝗻 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿: The day concluded with a festive evening reception at DZ BANK AG, where participants enjoyed a vibrant networking atmosphere. A big thank you to Christian R. Gärtner and Mike Richter for hosting us!  𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: As the forum resumed today, keynotes by our esteemed sponsors KTI-Plersch Kältetechnik GmbH and Agentur für Wirtschaft und Entwicklung set an optimistic tone for the discussions ahead. We are looking with excitement to the following panels! #Innovation #Investment #Partnership #Growth #Sustainability #Collaboration #Inspiration #Opportunity

We are excited to announce that Mqondisi Emmanuel Gumede , the CEO of TheOMG Speaking would be demystifying policies that enhances the growth and productivity of African Entrepreneurs available in the Southern Region in Africa Here are things you should understand about TheOMG Speaking : *The OMG is a consulting firm that redefines business strategy by merging decades of expertise with profound insights from the humanities and social sciences to proffer solutions *They apply unconventional methods to ensure you thrive. An approach termed "The Uncommon Sense Approach" *The Uncommon Sense approch invigorates the tangible, the STEM, and the technical with intangible insights, enabling you to see beyond the surface, utilise abstract thinking for concrete results, and tap into the potential hidden within human behaviour and societal trends *Their expertise span across various industries from financial services, tourism, retail, satellite ISP, investment holdings to mention a few Join us at the 2024 TAAS Symposium: Africa Economic Advancement as Mqondisi Emmanuel Gumede shares uncommon insights to Navigate the Southern Region in Africa Registration: https://lnkd.in/etJFHf9 #TAASAfrica #TheOMG #Africa #Africanstartups #africanentrepreneurs #businessexpansion #SouthernAfrica Just Omomo Ibe

WHAT IS IYBA-SEED?  IYBA-SEED is a European country multi-partnership programme. Its overall objective is to contribute to the creation of decent jobs for women and young people and resilient economies, by strengthening entrepreneurial ecosystems and improving access to business development services for very early and early stage entrepreneurs and businesses run by young people and/or women.   IYBA-SEED works in partnership with 5 countries: Benin, Kenya, Senegal, South Africa and Togo, focusing on 4 areas of intervention:  🪢1 / Capacity Development and Networks >Strengthening and connecting entrepreneurship ecosystems    🤝 2/Business Environment  >Contributing to conducive rules, regulations and policies    🧠3/Entrepreneurial Culture >Promoting entrepreneurial culture    💡4/Ecosystem Mapping and Knowledge Sharing > Compile and disseminate knowledge, lessons learned, and best practices. #YoungBusinessInAfrica #Womenentrepreneurship #earlystagebusiness #GlobalGateway #TeamEurope #AfricaEU #TEIIYBA Cvijeta Jekić Alya Trabelsi Guillaume Greenhill Caroline Guidemann Nelson Ajala Antje Uhlig Capucine Gonnord Aissatou KEITA Aida SECK Carl Pierre Lucie BEAURAIN Michaela Kukuckova Carmen HODEDJI MASSEME-KOUVODOU Komla Gagnon Grégoire GAILLY Nduta Ndirangu, MBA Alexandre HOUEDJOKLOUNON NIKOLAOS ARCHONTIS Zuzana Miscikova Thomas Jaeschke Habiba Addi Fanny Benedetti IYBA-SEED is a programme funded by Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) European Union European Commission L'Union Européenne (UE) Gouvernement Slovak Agency for International Development Cooperation #SlovakAid and implemented by Expertise France SNV Enabel Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH

Exciting opportunity alert! 🚀 Join us for a captivating presentation by Prof. Peter Baur from the Arts and Culture Research Unit at the University of Johannesburg. 🌍 Topic: "The Role of Arts and Culture in Integrating Economies: South Africa as a Case Study" In this insightful session, Prof. Baur delves into the fascinating realm of how arts and culture serve as powerful mechanisms in global economic integration. He'll be examining investment in art vis-à-vis the global art price index, with South Africa as a compelling case study. Economies today are intricately interconnected through trade and investment. Understanding and mitigating risks are paramount, particularly in the arts and cultural sectors. Prof. Baur will shed light on risk mitigation strategies within the art trade, emphasizing the significant contributions emerging economies like South Africa make to this dynamic landscape. Join us to explore the trade of 'Works of Art' from South Africa, uncovering its creative wealth exported through cultural artifacts and tourism. Gain insights into the correlation between tourism flows, art trade, and economic development. 🎨 Why Attend? Discover the economic significance of arts and culture in a global context. Gain valuable insights into risk management strategies in the art trade. Understand the nexus between tourism, cultural exports, and economic growth. Appreciate the role of creative talent in driving sustainable economic development. Don't miss this opportunity to engage with Prof. Baur, a seasoned economist with a wealth of experience in cultural economics, financial economics, and development economics. Save the date and join us in unlocking the potential of arts and culture in fostering economic prosperity! #ArtsAndCulture #EconomicIntegration #SouthAfrica #CulturalEconomics #GlobalTrade #RiskManagement #InvestmentStrategies

“It’s crucial to adopt a multifaceted approach to achieve a competitive economy.” said Ambassador John Ulanga of International Trade and Economic Diplomacy at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East Africa Cooperation, during his speech at Innovation Week Tanzania 2024. “We must cultivate an environment conducive to innovation through education and training. This equips our workforce with essential skills for navigating a technology-driven world and fosters a culture of continuous learning.” He further added that there was a need for policies to promote responsible technological development, including ethical guidelines for AI and biotech. Transparent policymaking builds public trust and fosters collaboration. Economic strategies should incentivize R&D to drive sustainable growth and create jobs, supported by inclusive access to digital tools and resources for all communities. For full insights from Amb. John Ulanga, visit: https://lnkd.in/efJERgpb #IWTz2024 #Innovation #InnovationTanzania #InnovationForCompetititveEconomy #DigitalTransformation #GreenEconomy #HumanCapitalDevelopment #FinancialInclusion #BlueEconomy #Tourism European Union United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) UK in Tanzania UNDP Tanzania costech

The 30th Nigerian Economic Summit essay competition, themed "Collaborative Action for Growth, Competitiveness, and Stability," provided a platform for young minds to present innovative ideas on how collaboration across various sectors could drive economic growth, improve competitiveness, and ensure stability. The competition attracted over 300 submissions, showcasing diverse perspectives on addressing the nation’s challenges. After a rigorous review process, three winners emerged, each presenting insightful and well-researched essays that proposed practical solutions for Nigeria’s economic progress. On this episode of #NESGRadio, the winners discussed their creative processes, the challenges they faced, and their visions for Nigeria’s future. Listen via nesgroup.org/podcast Visit https://lnkd.in/dT9ZXSMd to read their essays. Okoye Chibuikem Obinnia Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Nigeria University of Benin University of Jos #NES30 #CollaborativeAction #SustainableDevelopment

#AfricaDay Today, we honor the rich cultural heritage, abundant natural resources, and immense potential of our beloved continent. But let's not just reflect on the past—let's look to the future. Africa is the future, and our visionary entrepreneurs are at the helm of this transformation! African innovators are tackling our most urgent challenges head-on. From cutting-edge tech startups to sustainable agriculture, our business minds are transforming visions into reality, driving economic growth, and creating jobs that uplift entire communities. To fully unleash Africa's potential, we must invest in education, ensure access to capital, and build a supportive ecosystem for innovation. Governments and private sectors must unite to create an environment where entrepreneurship can flourish, removing obstacles and celebrating achievements. Africa's future shines bright, but it demands our collective effort to empower those who will lead the way. On this Africa Day, let's commit to nurturing a culture of entrepreneurship and innovation, ensuring our continent remains at the forefront of global progress. Join the movement, support African entrepreneurs, and witness the unfolding of Africa's future! Click the link in the bio for a consultation session. #AkohMbawaLtd #DRC #Cameroon #AfricaIsTheFuture #EconomicGrowth #SupportAfricanBusiness