Sustainable finance matters for SMEs because it can enable them to produce green products and services, adopt green business models, and improve their environmental performance.
The entrepreneurship landscape is experiencing a remarkable shift, fueled by women entrepreneurs’ increasing presence and undeniable impact
Addressing roadblocks that prevent women entrepreneurs from accessing available finance is even more critical now than ever, not only for current women entrepreneurs but for the ones to come.
Collective impact, a paradigm shift in the development landscape, recognizes that tackling the intricate challenges of our world requires more than top-down pronouncements and one-size-fits-all solutions.
The final round of the pitch contest to determine the winner of this year’s Small Business Annual Grant was held on Thursday, December 14, 2023, at the ICAN-BOI Hub, Yaba, Lagos.
The program, an initiative of KilSah Consulting in partnership with MSME Africa, lasted over one month. It recorded over 400 applications, and 50 individuals participated in a virtual boot camp before ten finalists were selected to pitch for the grand prizes.
The highly anticipated Annual Small Business Grant program, an initiative of Kilsah Consulting in partnership with MSME Africa, has successfully completed its initial application phase and is now moving forward with 50 selected businesses to the boot camp stage.
Around the world, women’s entrepreneurship is growing, but women continue to face significant barriers to starting and growing businesses. According to the World Bank, women own only 20% of businesses worldwide and receive less than 1% of venture capital funding.
Job creation emerges as a potent tool in the fight against poverty, not only by bolstering economic prospects but also by fostering positive social impact.
MSMEs contribute to Africa’s GDP, and they can play a vital role in advancing the SDGs through their operations
Digital technology can transform the informal economy by improving the type of job opportunities in the sector, particularly in the areas of digital entrepreneurship, digital marketing, e-commerce, and other technology services.
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