Entrepreneurship is crucial to Africa’s economic growth and development. Research has it that, entrepreneurship could be the solution to the continent’s youth unemployment challenge, which is projected to reach 60% by 2030. Business education and training play a vital role in building the skills needed for successful youth entrepreneurship in Africa. The Tony Elumelu Foundation …
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Capacity Building = Continent Building
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Africa’s Passion for Fashion!
Youth entrepreneurship in fashion in Africa is a rapidly growing industry, driven by the continent’s young and vibrant population, innovative fashion designs, and a growing demand for locally made products. African fashion is becoming increasingly popular worldwide, and young entrepreneurs are taking advantage of this trend by creating unique fashion brands and contributing to the …
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Africa! Let’s go Green!
Climate change and global warming have become major concerns for leaders within the shores of the African continent, and beyond, thus forming a major part of the deliberations at the recently concluded UN Climate Change Conference (COP27) held in Egypt. Africa, despite its low contribution to greenhouse gas emissions, remains the most vulnerable continent to …
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Why you should have a mentor
Youth entrepreneurship is increasingly being recognized as a critical solution to youth unemployment in Africa. However, starting a business as a young person can be a daunting and challenging task. Mentorship and networks play a crucial role in supporting and nurturing young entrepreneurs in Africa. In this thought piece, we will explore the importance of …
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Youth Entrepreneurship: The backbone of the African continent
Africa is a continent with a rapidly growing population and a large number of young people. Research has it that by 2050, Africa’s population is projected to reach 2.5 billion, with more than half of the population under the age of 25. This presents a huge opportunity for the continent, but also a significant challenge …
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How Well Do You Know the Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme!
The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) Entrepreneurship Programme is a laser focused initiative that empowers African youths’ entrepreneurial creative, and innovative spirits to create decent jobs and sustainable businesses, as well as drive women economic empowerment and poverty alleviation. The Programme empowers African entrepreneurs across all 54 African countries, including vulnerable, fragile, and under-served communities in …
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TEF IN TOGO
On February 11th, the Tony Elumelu Foundation attended the launch of the IYBA (Investing in Youth Business in Africa) Launch in Lomé, Togo. As part of the EU’s initiative to continue to support entrepreneurs across Africa, the IYBA will be launching across the continent and has also been an opportunity for the Foundation to highlight …
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SNAPSHOT OF TEF IMPACT FROM OUR #TEF2021 ENTREPRENEURS
Our approach at the Tony Elumelu Foundation prioritises monitoring, tracking, and evaluation to ensure that the funds that we disburse to our TEF Entrepreneurs are being used effectively and efficiently. Monitoring helps to track the progress of our entrepreneurs across all 54 African countries and assess whether they are on track to meet their business …
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HOW NOT TO SUPPORT ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN AFRICA
Today’s youths are thinking differently about their future employment, and many have decided they do not want to work for anyone else. Study has shown that more and more young people are interested in starting their own businesses instead of working a traditional job. This is evident in the growth in terms of the number …
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Fatou Assah
Fatou Assah is a valued member of the Advisory Board at the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), where she serves as the Chairperson of the Partnerships, Monitoring, and Evaluation Committee. In this role, she oversees global donor fundraising initiatives and drives the Foundation’s impact evaluation efforts, ensuring that TEF’s programmes deliver measurable, sustainable results that empower …
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