Publications

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Why Funding Alone is Not Sufficient

  • MSMEs Support
Is funding alone sufficient? While countless small business owners often cite a lack of access to finance as a primary barrier to their success, it is essential to recognize that...
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An Air Corridor and a Market Access Intelligence Tool: Making AfCFTA Practical for Small Businesses

  • MSMEs Support
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is the largest free trade area in the world, with 54 out of 55 African Union members on board. The big goal? Create...
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Six Key Elements for Designing Effective Training Programs for Women Entrepreneurs in Africa

  • MSMEs Support, Women Empowerement
Africa leads the world in female entrepreneurship rates, with sub-Saharan Africa boasting the highest percentage of women business owners globally at 26%. Evidence consistently demonstrates that entrepreneurial education and training...
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How Increased U.S. Tariffs Could Impact African MSMEs

  • MSMEs Support
This article looks at how U.S. tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China could affect MSMEs in Africa. By examining the global ripple effects of trade policies, we touch both on...
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Youth Power Organization partners with KilSah Consulting to implement the European Union’s DigiSkill Project – Bridging the Digital Divide for a Smarter Future.

  • General

In today’s world, digital skills are more important than ever. To help young people, youth workers, and entrepreneurs gain the tools they need to succeed, a group of international organizations...

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Combating Climate Change Through Youth Entrepreneurship

  • General
Youth entrepreneurs are not just fighting the effects of climate change but also creating jobs and a vision of a sustainable future. With their creativity, resilience, and passion, Africa’s young...
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Recommendations for Promoting Youth Entrepreneurship

  • General, MSMEs Support
Promoting Youth Entrepreneurship to start their own businesses is crucial. Despite facing significant challenges, young people in Africa are launching startups and turning their passion projects into income streams....
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Report: Facilitating Micro & Small Enterprises in the Fight Against Climate Change

  • Report
This report explores the impact of climate change on Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSEs) in Lagos, Nigeria, and assesses their readiness to adopt sustainable practices....
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Fostering Inclusive Employment among Small & Medium-sized Enterprises 

  • MSMEs Support
Beyond just providing jobs, inclusive employment creates a respectful environment where diverse skills, perspectives, and problem-solving abilities foster workplace innovation....
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“Mission 300”, hope for Africa’s small businesses?

  • MSMEs Support
'Mission 300' is an ambitious initiative by the World Bank in partnership with the African Development Bank (AfDB) that seeks to connect 300 million people to electricity in sub-Saharan Africa...