Tag: solutions
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Voices of African Women Entrepreneurs: Nollywood Producer Means Business
Nollywood, Nigeria’s film industry is the second largest film industry in the world. Its rapid expansion is as a result of the innovative use and quick adaptation of new media and digital technology. The AWP Network met with leading Nollywood writer, executive producer, and co-founder of the Royal Arts Academy, Uduak Isong. Founded in 2009…
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Moremi Initiative for Women’s Leadership in Africa
The MILEAD Fellows Program is a long-term leadership development program designed to identify, develop, and promote emerging young African Women leaders to attain and thrive in leadership in their community and Africa as a whole. The program targets dynamic young women interested in developing transformational leadership skills that help them address issues facing women and…
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Three-day Hackathon with MEST and UNICEF Ghana
UNICEF Ghana in partnership with MEST introduces the MEST-UNICEF Hackathon, a three-day product development competition hosted by the Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST) and UNICEF Ghana. Over 3 Days, find team members, select a problem (from a list of problems presented by UNICEF Ghana ) and develop a mobile or web-based solution to the…
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Scholarship for African Students
The Master of Science in Foreign Service (MSFS) at Georgetown University is offering a full-tuition scholarship for a talented graduate student from sub-Saharan Africa. MSFS is a two-year, full-time graduate degree program in international affairs. Students will take courses in international relations, international trade, international finance, statistics and analytical tools and history. In addition, students…
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Apply: Cartier Women’s Initiative Award
The Cartier Women’s Initiative Award offers funding, coaching, networking opportunities and exposure. It is a unique opportunity for early-phase women entrepreneurs to take their companies to the next level. The Award is designed to maximize the learning experience for candidates, finalists and laureates. The Cartier Women’s Initiative Awards offers one-to-one personalized business coaching for the…
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$25 Million for Entrepreneurial Solutions
The USAID is asking entrepreneurs to come up with solutions to the looming water and food scarcity crisis. The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) put out a call to innovators for its annual Grand Challenge, and this year, the theme of the challenge is “Securing Water for Food.” In partnership with the Swedish International Development…
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Launch Your Business Idea in the UK
The UKTI Sirius Program aims to attract the brightest and best student and recent graduate entrepreneurs to set up their businesses in the UK. Whether you have an early idea or an established business plan, you can apply to this program. Successful applicants will receive a comprehensive package including financial contribution, a place in one…
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Unilever Young Entrepreneurs Awards
Young entrepreneurs (aged 30 or under) are invited to submit inspiring initiatives that tackle the challenge of sustainable living. Prize: €200,000 in financial support and tailored mentoring will be awarded to the seven most impressive entries. Deadline: November 1, 2013 Apply here: http://www.changemakers.com/sustliving#competition
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Small Businesses Tackle Poverty in Mauritius
By Nasseem Ackbarally Port Louis — Raja Venkat, a food vendor on the sidewalk of Immigration Square in the centre of Port Louis, the Mauritian capital, sits on his tricycle with a bag full of dhal puris – small, round, flat Indian bread stuffed with pulses – which he sells together with tomato sauce and…
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Win the 2012 Anzisha Prize
On 29th August 2012, the African Leadership Academy (ALA) and The MasterCard Foundation will announce the winners of the 2012 Anzisha Prize. The Anzisha Prize is a premier award for Africa’s young entrepreneurs. The Prize – now in its second year – identifies exceptional young people between the ages 16 to 22, who have implemented…
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