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Vesti Invests $250,000 in African Youths Through Partnership with TFAA 🌍✨ Vesti has invested $250,000 in talented African youths through its Vista for Africans Initiative, in partnership with The Future Awards Africa (TFAA), often called the "Nobel Prize for Young Africans." This five-year investment aims to help young Africans pursue their dreams and showcase their talents globally. Vesti is providing 100 million naira worth of services to support TFAA nominees, many of whom are expanding to new countries. The 18th edition of the Future Awards Africa is themed "Celebrating the Great and Daring." Vesti’s co-founder and CEO, Olusola Amusan, emphasized the partnership's potential to empower young Africans to navigate global opportunities seamlessly. The Future Awards Africa recognizes excellence in various categories such as entrepreneurship, technology, education, and social activism. Past winners have become prominent figures in their fields, demonstrating TFAA's transformative power in shaping Africa's future. #Vesti #TFAA #AfricanYouth #InvestingInFuture #GlobalOpportunities #Empowerment #Innovation #YoungLeaders #AfricaRising

Exciting news for Africa’s entrepreneurial ecosystem! 🌍 The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and Agence Française de Développement (AFD) have renewed their commitment to drive youth entrepreneurship across the continent. On October 11, 2024, Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, President of AfDB, and Rémy Rioux, CEO of AFD, signed a letter of intent, marking the next phase of collaboration to tackle unemployment, promote private sector-led growth, and reduce inequality in Africa. The AfDB’s Youth Entrepreneurship Investment Bank (YEB) will continue providing support through entrepreneurial services, while AFD's Choose Africa 2 program aims to deepen policy dialogue and expand access to resources for young innovators. Together, these efforts will empower Africa's youth to become drivers of economic transformation. #Entrepreneurship #YouthEmpowerment #EconomicGrowth #Partnership #Africa #Innovation #PrivateSector #AFDB #ChooseAfrica2

The Richard George Foundation Story: A Vision to Ignite Africa's Future "I’ve always believed that Africa’s greatest wealth isn’t found in its natural resources, but in its people – especially its youth." Richard George(He4She)MSc,ACMI , IOSHTech (United Kingdom) This is the story of the Richard George Foundation, born from a bold vision to transform Africa’s future by empowering its youth. Africa holds the youngest population in the world, with over 60% of its people under 25. But for too many, the doors to education, skills, and entrepreneurship remain closed. With this vision, the Richard George Foundation was created — a catalyst for change makers, built around three key pillars, the foundation is on a mission to break down the barriers that hold young Africans back through: Skills Acquisition and Development of Young African Graduates: We’re not just offering training; we’re building futures. By equipping graduates with skills and practical knowledge, we’re preparing them to lead in industries that will define Africa’s tomorrow. Education for Social Change: Education isn’t just about what you learn, it’s about what you become. We are reimagining education to be a force for social change, empowering youth to think critically, innovate boldly, and solve the challenges of their generation. Entrepreneurial Investment: Africa’s most powerful resource is its young entrepreneurs. By investing in their ideas and fueling their businesses, we are creating jobs, transforming communities, and fostering a new generation of African leaders. "The future doesn’t just happen — we build it, one mind, one idea, one opportunity at a time." Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a visionary, or a leader, you can be part of the movement. Together, we can unlock Africa’s limitless potential and ignite the spark that will shape the continent’s future. #rgf #visionafrica #personalgrowth #development #growth #empoweringleaders #changemakers #changeleaders #globalchangeleaders #raisingchangemakers #traininganddevelopment #youthdevelopment #sdg

Continuing our insights from the GEC+Africa 2024 report, today we reflect on the diverse and impactful panel sessions that took place during the congress. These sessions were designed to engage, educate, and inspire participants, featuring experts who shared critical insights on topics central to Africa's entrepreneurial landscape. The discussions ranged from Technological Innovation to Policy and Governance, exploring the ways these elements are shaping the future of entrepreneurship in Africa. Youth Empowerment and Education took centre stage as thought leaders debated strategies for nurturing the continent's young talent, while sessions on Financial Strategies and Instruments offered key takeaways on funding and investment opportunities for SMMEs. In addition to these, the sessions delved into Market Access and Economic Growth, focusing on expanding opportunities for African businesses in global markets. The importance of Capacity Building and Talent Management was also highlighted, emphasising the need for ongoing development to sustain entrepreneurial success. Each session provided invaluable learning and networking opportunities, contributing to the broader dialogue on fostering a robust entrepreneurial ecosystem in Africa. Link to full report: //https://lnkd.in/d43ui2an Link to summary report: https://lnkd.in/d6A59Jn9 Stay tuned as we continue to unpack the key insights and outcomes from GEC+Africa 2024. #GECPlusAfrica24 #ConnectingAfrica #GenSouthAfrica #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #YouthEmpowerment #EconomicGrowth #SMEs #TalentManagement #22OnSloane

According to the official website of the African Union, AfCFTA is one of the fifteen flagship projects of The Africa Agenda 2063. Agenda 2063 is, in the exact words of the AU, the ‘Africa’s blueprint and master plan for transforming Africa into the global powerhouse of the future’. It is a 50-year roadmap the 55 African States endorsed during the Golden Jubilee (50 years) celebrations of the formation of the OAU /AU in May 2013 to guide Africa’s socioeconomic transformation from 2013 to 2063. As an entrepreneur, I see the AfCFTA as a transformative force with the potential to unlock unprecedented opportunities for African enterprises. However, I also acknowledge that this won’t happen without setbacks. This article briefly explores the potential benefits and challenges of implementing the African Continental Free Trade Area for African Entrepreneurs: https://lnkd.in/dzjk7rqS. Thank you. And keep it #Miklah always.

Young people are leading the charge in digital adoption and #innovation, with three-quarters of those aged 15 to 24 using the internet in 2022, a rate higher than other age groups. However, disparities persist, particularly in low-income countries and among young women, who often have less access to the internet and #digital skills compared to their male counterparts. While there is an urgent need to enhance digital inclusion, youth are largely recognized as “digital natives,” using technology to drive change and create solutions. As the 2030 deadline for the SDGs approaches, the role of young people in digital innovation is essential for addressing global issues. By celebrating the digital contributions of youth, we can inspire further innovation and collaboration towards achieving sustainable development. 

✍This afternoon, Raphaël Appert and Veronique Faujour signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Muhammad Yunus and Yoan Noguier. The aim of this partnership 🤝with Grameen Trust and Yunus France is to collaborate in the launch and replication in Senegal of an innovative program dedicated to women entrepreneurs: New Entrepreneur Program (NEP) This innovative pilot project consists to start up and fund 250 businesses and provide to young women entrepreneurs in Dakar financial education and entrepreneurship support. Grameen Credit Agricole Foundation will bring financial support and technical expertise. A new opportunity in line with Ambitions 2025, the Foundation's strategic guidelines : Innovate to support better the most vulnerable - women and young people. Julien Leroy Vincent Brousseau #financialinclusion #entrepreneurship #womanempowerment

Africa is the youngest and fastest-growing continent in the world. By 2030, it is estimated that there will be 375 million young people in the job market in Africa. Within a few decades, this demographic boom will push Africa’s workforce to more than a billion people, the largest in the world. Entrepreneurship and Innovation are the transformative forces that will empower this growing demographic to solve pressing challenges within their communities and become the architects of economic growth, creating abundant job opportunities and driving sustainable progress across the continent. Join us on November 16 as we explore: - Powerful strategies to empower young entrepreneurs in Africa - Breaking through challenges in the African entrepreneurial ecosystem - Inspiring success stories and key lessons from across the continent - How technology and innovation are shaping the future #YoungAfricaWorks #AbetterWorld #EntreprenuerialMindset Queen's University Dunin-Deshpande Innovation Centre at Queen's University Mastercard Foundation African Impact Initiative

AWIEF Announces 2024 Academy for Women Entrepreneurs Southern Africa Regional Alumnae Summit The U.S. Mission to South Africa, in partnership with the Africa Women Innovation & Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF), has announced the 2024 Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) Southern Africa Regional Alumnae Summit. The event will unite women entrepreneurs from the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) nations: Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Namibia, and South Africa, who have been part of the AWE program between 2019 and 2023. The Summit aims to promote collaboration and open new doors for business growth and trade within the region. Its key goals include fostering stronger networks, exploring regional market expansion, and embracing digital innovation to fuel entrepreneurship. AWIEF, a non-profit organization aims to empower women entrepreneurs across Africa, advancing economic rights through business development. The Summit will emphasize the critical role of women-led businesses in boosting economic development and gender equity across Southern Africa. In addition to networking, participants will engage with government officials, civil society groups, and investors who share a commitment to women’s economic empowerment. Travel and accommodation expenses for selected participants will be covered, ensuring accessibility for all. #AWIEF #WomenEntrepreneurs #AWE #EconomicEmpowerment #Innovation #SACU #BusinessGrowth #Africa

Africa has the world's youngest population at an average of around 19 years old! Supporting young people to achieve their full potential as entrepreneurs, business people, creatives, and more is vital to ensuring a prosperous future for Africa. This is why initiatives like African Union's Youth Startup at #IATF are so vital. The African Union Youth Startup helps young people gain access to mentoring, networking, finance, and supportive infrastructure, to nurture and grow the next generation of talent. Follow this page to hear more about how IATF will be supporting young entrepreneurs in Algeria for #IATF2025! #IATFMemories #Afreximbank #AfCFTA #IATF2025 #CANEX #AUC #RoadToIATF2025