Tag: Africa
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Africans in Technology Event
Over the past couple of years, the technology sector in Africa has experienced immense growth from both the international tech market, and a host of local tech startups have grown to be extremely successful. As large tech corporations like Google, Microsoft, IBM, and Hewlett-Packard continue to invest and show interest in the African tech space,…
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AWP Network working to uplift the next generation of African Innovators
Struggles and challenges. Leaders and innovators are no strangers to them—and they’re not afraid to face them with persistence, tenacity, and determination. Mary Olushoga is one young woman who did not allow perceived barriers to stop her, but instead chose to turn them into motivation to start a movement. Olushoga, founder of the AWP Network, a…
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AWP Network featured on BET.com
Power to the She: African Women Power Network Founder Talks Business For Nigerian New Yorker and founder of the African Women Power Network (AWP) Mary Olushoga, life imitates art, and although she is no filmmaker, she hopes her work will make it to the big screen. “Although some people might view Nollywood movies as extreme,…
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From MIT to Nigeria – Finding Business Opportunity in Recycling Waste for Developing Countries
Entrepreneur and innovator, Bilikiss Adebiyi-Abiola sat down with the AWP Network to discuss key lessons she’s learned since starting WeCyclers. The AWP Network also extends a warm congratulations to Bilikiss for being selected as a 2013 Echoing Green finalist. With an MBA from MIT, a master’s degree from Vanderbilt University, and an undergraduate degree in computer…
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African Techpreneur Wins the Etisalat Prize for Innovation
Nkem Uwaje is Managing Director of Future Software Resources Nigeria Limited and winner of the 2012 Etisalat Nigeria Prize for Innovation. Her company created the iConnect project, focused on making ICT and education more accessible to youths in Nigeria. In this interview, Uwaje talks about how she got started and gives advice to young people interested in starting a business.…
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The Yara Prize – Win $60,000
In 2013, the Yara Prize will have a specific focus on young women and men making a particular effort within agriculture paying particular attention to innovation and entrepreneurship. The mission of the Yara Prize is to contribute to the transformation of African agriculture, food and nutrition security, within a sustainable context, thereby helping to reduce…
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Growth Program for Women Entrepreneurs
The SME Growth Training Program is an online and in-person program that integrates the latest business trends, global best practices, and interactive learning techniques. These and all other programmatic elements are regionally localized to ensure that the program is accessible and applicable to women business owners and the business environments they operate in. The Vital…
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Stanford Africa MBA Fellowship – $140,000
Africa is at the forefront of significant global economic growth and opportunity. Stanford Graduate School of Business is excited to contribute to the region’s human and economic development by educating leaders committed to making an impact on the continent. The Stanford Africa MBA Fellowship Program pays for tuition and associated fees (approximately US$140,000) for citizens…
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BLACK GIRLS ROCK! Camp for Leadership and Excellence
The two-week intensive leadership program will be held at Columbia University from July 20 to August 3, 2013. Through a highly selective application process, BLACK GIRLS ROCK! will accept female applicants who exhibit strong leadership qualities, high moral character, and excellent academic standing. Queens Camp participants are encouraged to triumph over new leadership development challenges…
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