Deadline: 6th August 2021 The Centre for Financial Inclusion will host the 7th financial inclusion week from 1-4 November 2021. This yearâs theme, âInclusive Finance: Driving Prosperity in an Era of Uncertaintyâ is based on the ongoing impact of COVID to financial service providers. The financial Inclusion week will bring together different financial actors across the globe to share their experiences/lessons...
The African Development Bank (AfDB) under its Youth Entrepreneurship and Innovation Multi Donor Trust Fund (YEI MDTF) is receiving proposals from eligible grant recipients amounting to 5 million USD aimed at providing business development services to youth led MSMEs and startups on the African continent. ELIGIBILITY (Youth) Atleast 51% owned by individuals aged between 15 and 35.Start-ups at ideation stage with proof...
She Loves Tech, the worldâs largest startup competition for women in technology is currently receiving applications from women-led African tech startups in different sectors including agriculture. The competition aims to bridge the financial gap for women entrepreneurs and creating a technology, entrepreneurship, and innovation environment that benefits women. Apply today! More information about the competition is available at: https://www.shelovestech.org/ ...
The African Rural and Agricultural Credit Association (AFRACA) is saddened to receive news of the passing of Mrs. Jema Hillal on 11/7/2021. Mrs. Hillal was the Senior Agribusiness Manager at CRDB Bank Plc (Tanzania) and was a very active member of the AFRACA Network who shared her expertise with other members on rural and agricultural finance. Our thoughts and prayers...
The Israeli Embassy in Ghana, in partnership with Innohub and Pears Program for Global Innovation have launched the Israel-Ghana AgriTechAccel, focusing exclusively on product development support for AgriTech Startups. Agritech Startups interested in a tailored Product Innovation accelerator program that will provide them with high-level technological expertise for their product development journey should apply at: https://lnkd.in/e9xE9pR Deadline for submission: Sunday, 25th...
Handmade canoes propelled by paddles or sail power depict the typical equipment features of the artisanal fisherfolk plying the Kenyan coast. Only a few fisherfolk have motorized boats enabling them to take the opportunities offered by offshore fishing. Majority of artisanal fisherfolk are disempowered and unable to access any of the largely untapped offshore pelagic resources. To address this, AFRACA...