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🌍 Exciting Highlights from the SDG Action Summit 🌍 On July 2, 2024, at the Kempinski Hotel, we witnessed an incredible convergence of minds committed to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Featured in the photo are: Pauliina Sarvilahti: Chief of Social Policy and Inclusion, UNICEF Fatma Naib: Chief of Communication and Advocacy, UNICEF Ghana Managing Director for the Art of Living Future stars trained by UNICEF Clinton Kwadwo Kwei Ofosu: CEO of Legendary Africa Network At the Legendary Africa Network (LAN), we are dedicated to addressing several SDGs through our initiatives: Quality Education (SDG 4): We provide education on leadership, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all. Decent Work and Economic Growth (SDG 8): By grooming young entrepreneurs and business leaders, we support sustained, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment, and decent work for all. Reduced Inequalities (SDG 10): Our focus on capacity building and leadership development empowers marginalized and underserved communities, helping to reduce inequalities within and among countries. Partnerships for the Goals (SDG 17): We collaborate with other non-profits and organizations to mobilize and share knowledge, expertise, technology, and financial resources to support the achievement of the SDGs. What organization are you a part of, and how do they help the SDGs to be attained? Are you interested in joining our network and staying updated on high-level panel UN discussions? Together, we are making strides towards a sustainable and prosperous future for Africa. Let's continue to drive impactful change! 💪🏾🌟 #SDGActionSummit #UNICEF #LAN #SustainableDevelopment #FutureLeaders #Leadership #Entrepreneurship #Partnerships #Education #EconomicGrowth

How can inclusive innovation transform underserved communities and promote equitable growth? This IASP Nairobi session delves into impactful programs that bridge socio-economic gaps through digital skills training, entrepreneurship support, and infrastructure development. Join us at September's 41st IASP World Conference for Plenary 4, "Inclusive innovation for underserved populations," featuring insights from Brazil, Kenya, and Panama. Pierre Lucena, Alejandro Carbonell, Jorge Adriano Silva, and Eng. John Kipchumba Tanui, MBS will explore how targeted initiatives drive sustainable development and economic empowerment for vulnerable groups, including women, young people, indigenous communities, and refugees across different regions. Read more about this session, and others, here: https://lnkd.in/dq9wPzGC #IASPnairobi #inclusion #digital #innovation

🌍 Embracing Africapitalism: The Path to Sustainable Development and Economic Empowerment 🌍 In a recent op-ed, Tony O. Elumelu, C.F.R, Chairman of UBA Group and Founder of the The Tony Elumelu Foundation explores how Africapitalism can unlock Africa's potential and drive sustainable development. #UBAAmerica is proud to align with this vision, focusing on strategic partnerships, innovative solutions, and inclusive policies towards fostering economic growth, driving social impact, and ensuring a sustainable future for Africa. Click the link to read the full article https://lnkd.in/d2wt3CNG

🌱Harnessing the Power of Community Savings for Sustainable Development in Botswana🌱 In his recent State of the Nation Address, President Duma Boko highlighted key priorities, including fostering community-centric growth, empowering the private sector, and driving inclusive economic transformation. His vision resonates deeply with the principles of SACCOs, which are pivotal in mobilizing grassroots savings and investment. SACCOs can play a transformative role in advancing the President’s economic agenda: - Empowering Local Economies: By pooling resources, SACCOs enable small businesses to access credit, fostering entrepreneurship and reducing reliance on external funding. - Promoting Social Equity: SACCOs are designed to serve their members, ensuring equitable financial inclusion—a cornerstone of President Boko’s inclusive economy vision. - Driving Green Initiatives: With a focus on sustainable development, SACCOs can support eco-friendly businesses and initiatives that align with Botswana’s push toward a green economy. - Strengthening Youth and Women’s Roles: President Boko emphasized youth empowerment. SACCOs can be vital in offering young people and women the financial tools to become economic leaders. As Botswana transitions into a new era of governance, now is the time to harness the potential of community finance to build a resilient, inclusive, and sustainable economy. How can we as a nation better integrate SACCOs into our national development strategy? Let’s discuss! #EconomicGrowth #Sustainability #SACCOs #BotswanaDevelopment #StateOfTheNation2024 #TOH

It was a great honour and privilege for me, Christian Kingombe, to have been invited by the organizers to cover the 2024 Africa Impact Summit and to taking the time to attend this year's milestone event in Nairobi as a Impact Entrepreneur #correspondent. This year's convening was an incredible success, bringing together a diverse group of over 350 public and #privatesector participants over an exciting 3 days of #dealmaking, #networking and #knowledgeexchange on #impactinvesting in #Africa. In this Impact Entrepreneur interview I speak to Kate Njoroge. Marketing, Social and Impact Measurement Research Head of 60 Decibels Kenya Office In addition to her role as Kenya Head of Country, her Deputy Director of Client Services role has a focus on ensuring high-quality deliverables and team performance, alongside managing commercial systems for optimal service productivity. 60 Decibels is a global, tech-enabled #impactmeasurement company that brings speed and #scalability to #socialimpactmeasurement and #customerinsights. They provide genuine #benchmarks of #impactperformance, enabling organizations to understand #impact relative to #peers and set #performance targets. They have a #network of 1200+ #researchers in 80+ countries, and have worked with more than 1000 of the world’s leading #impactinvestors, companies, #foundations, #corporations, #NGOs, and #publicsector organizations. The Krutham Africa Impact Investment #Awards, sponsored by FirstRand, recognise success in the rapidly growing #impactinvesting industry. They celebrate outstanding #achievements and #contributions that drive positive social and environmental change while creating #value for investors in Africa. 60 Decibels won the Judges Award at the Africa Impact Summit! 

🌍 Happy International Youth Day! 🎉 Today, we celebrate the energy, innovation, and digital contributions of #young people around the world. This year's theme, "From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development," underscores the pivotal role #digitalization plays in driving the #SDGs. At Producers Direct, we are proud to work hand-in-hand with local #youth across Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, and Peru. These young leaders are the backbone of our efforts to strengthen food systems from the grassroots up. Youth play a critical role in connecting smallholders to markets through our digital marketplace, enabling farmers to sell their produce directly, boosting incomes, and enhancing food security. But it doesn't stop there. Youth are also at the forefront of helping smallholders in our network harness the power of digital tools, enabling them to make data-driven decisions to enhance resilience and productivity in the face of climate change. On this International Youth Day, let's recognize the incredible potential of young people to drive sustainable development and create a brighter, more resilient and food-secure future for all. #InternationalYouthDay #YouthForSDGs #SustainableDevelopment #DigitalInnovation #FoodSecurity #ICT4Ag

Africa is the world’s youngest continent: approximately 70% of sub-Saharan Africa's population is under 30. By 2050, Africa's youth population is projected to reach 850 million. Africa's youths are resilient and innovators: in a world full of uncertainties, African Youths are determined to play a vital role in transforming local economies toward a green future.    Join us on Day 4 of the #GlobalGreenGrowthWeek 2024 for an exciting session that will look at lessons learned, share experiences, and explore ‘What It Takes’ to put in place an enabling environment to leapfrog youth green entrepreneurship in #Africa. The session will highlight lessons learned from different green-preneurship projects, areas of growth, and adjustments amid economic and societal uncertainty. We will hear from people who've been working to support young entrepreneurs innovating for sustainability and economic growth. Register now and be part of the conversation. 👉TO REGISTER: https://bit.ly/GGGWeek2024 📅 Thursday, October 17 ⏰ 12h00-13h00 GMT 👉Hybrid Session: In-person & Online #GreenGrowth #ClimateAction #GlobalGreenGrowthWeek #Africa #GGGI Global Green Growth Institute

🌊 Happy International Youth Day!🌍 Today, we celebrate the incredible power of youth in driving sustainable development, especially in the Blue Economy sector. At Ocean Nurture Network, we believe that youth are the backbone of the future, playing a crucial role in the sustainability of our marine resources. 🐟 Empowering young people with the skills they need to succeed, ensuring access to finance, and building strong links to markets are essential steps toward creating dignified and fulfilling jobs. 🌱 These opportunities not only uplift individual lives but also significantly reduce poverty levels across the coastal regions of Kenya. Moreover, we are fostering leadership among youth to ensure they are at the forefront of decision-making in the Blue Economy. 🗣️ By equipping them with the necessary tools and platforms, we are nurturing a generation that will lead us into a future where marine resources are managed responsibly, ensuring long-term prosperity for all. 🌏 Let’s continue to support our youth as they take on this vital role in building a sustainable and prosperous future for Kenya’s coastal communities. 💙 #InternationalYouthDay #BlueEconomy #Sustainability #YouthEmpowerment #OceanNurtureNetwork #Kenya

This International Youth Day focuses on empowering #African #youth by involving them in #decision-#making, #creating #employment opportunities, and enhancing #food #security. With youth making up most of Africa’s population, their #voices are #crucial in #shaping #policies that reflect the continent's needs and aspirations. Their fresh perspectives and #innovative ideas can drive progress in various sectors, leading to more inclusive and effective policies. Creating employment for youth is vital for #economic #growth and #stability. By promoting #entrepreneurship and providing #education and #skills development tailored to #market #demands, we can enable #young people to secure meaningful #jobs and contribute to their #communities. This addresses the unemployment challenge and aligns with #SDG #8, which focuses on #decent work and #economic growth. Youth involvement in agriculture is key to increasing food security across Africa. By engaging young people in agribusiness and encouraging the adoption of sustainable practices, we can boost food production and resilience in the face of climate change. This aligns with #SDG #2 (Zero Hunger) and #SDG #13 (Climate Action), emphasizing the importance of #sustainable #agriculture and #climate #resilience. In summary, empowering youth by including them in #decision-#making, creating jobs, and engaging them in #food #security #efforts is essential for achieving #sustainable #development in #Africa. By #harnessing the potential of #young #people, we can make significant strides towards a more prosperous and resilient future for the continent. Miriam Sauti Rahab Agwom EUNICE KIMANI Nana Adjoa Sifa Amponsah Guzakuza Africa Ignite - African Women in Agribusiness Fellowship

Jamaican Diaspora in the UK: Driving Positive Change The Jamaica Diaspora UK Social Enterprise is a remarkable initiative led by Jamaicans living in the UK. By leveraging their collective resources, skills, and networks, this enterprise is making a tangible impact on communities in both the UK and Jamaica. Some of the key ways they're driving progress: 🌾 Boosting Jamaican Agriculture: Connecting local farmers to UK markets, providing an economic boost and stability. 🎓 Empowering Youth: Offering scholarships and vocational training to equip young Jamaicans for success. 🏥 Strengthening Healthcare: Organizing medical missions and fundraising for crucial hospital equipment. 💼 Empowering Entrepreneurs: Mentoring small businesses and start-ups within the diaspora community. This social enterprise model demonstrates the power of the Jamaican diaspora to foster sustainable, community-driven development. By reinvesting profits into impactful initiatives, they're creating a vibrant, supportive network that benefits both nations. ACSIS focuses on key sectors that the world is currently prioritizing - 🌾 Agriculture, 🌴 Tourism, 💻 Digital Economy, and 🌍 Climate Action - presenting immense opportunities for the Jamaican diaspora. By engaging with ACSIS, the Jamaican diaspora can: ✨ Access new investment opportunities in high-growth sectors 🤝 Forge strategic partnerships with UK corporates and policymakers 💡 Gain insights on best practices in sustainable development 🌍 Elevate Jamaica's global profile as an investment destination Don't miss this chance to amplify your community's impact. Register for ACSIS 2024 and let's write the next chapter of Jamaica's prosperity together! 🌱 How can Jamaica's diaspora support eco-friendly farming practices back home? Register now for ACSIS 2024 and help write the next chapter of Jamaica's success story! ✍️ 🌍Register now: https://lnkd.in/em-PNh8r The African Caribbean Sustainability & Investment Summit, 21st – 23rd of November 2024 • Held at the UK House of Lords, @Lloyds of London & CodeNode London. This event is supported by Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) and the Jamaican High Commission. 📧: enquiries@africancaribbeansummit.com 🌐: https://lnkd.in/efY7tj62 #DiasporaEmpowerment #JamaicaDiaspora #SustainableInvestment #ACSIS2024 Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Careers at the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, Department for Business and Trade Cabinet Office