Kobo360, the technology logistics platform, today announced that it will expand operations into Accra, Ghana and Nairobi, Kenya. The announcement follows recent news that the company launched in Lome, Togo – home to West Africa’s largest shipping port, and sees a period of rapid expansion for the African start-up. Backed by international and African investors, …
The search is on again for the world’s greatest entrepreneurs. These are individuals who have the courage to build something truly remarkable; inspire innovation without limitations; cut through the noise of this transformative age; and fuel growth by being unstoppable. Driven by their desire to better the world around them, they stop at nothing to …
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The World Summit Awards promotes young innovators who have developed a digital application tackling the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). The WSA Young Innovators is a special recognition for young social entrepreneurs under 30 years of age. The World Summit Awards are a unique awards system, selecting and promoting local digital innovation with high impact on improving society. …
WSA is a nomination based award system. To apply you need to be nominated by either a WSA National Expert or a Youth Ambassador. Nominations to the international WSA are possible through national contests and national Expert panel selection. If your project is chosen to be nominated in one of the WSA categories, your WSA National Expert …
The Bridge Leadership Foundation (TBLF) is a non-governmental organization established in 2011 with the vision “to build generations of young people educated to become compassionate, entrepreneurial and engaged citizens who are empowered to take responsibility for their own lives and for making a difference in the world.” The Bridge Leadership Foundation is pleased to announce its 6th career day …
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What is the AWP Network Photo Competition? The AWP Network believes that any African anywhere in the world can make a difference and an impact in their local community. Our goal is to engage young Africans anywhere in the world and under the age of 30. You do not have to wait until you go …
The World Summit Youth Award (WSYA) is a unique global contest which brings together young developers and digital entrepreneurs – under 30 years of age – who use internet and mobile technology to put the UN Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) into action and make a difference. The World Summit Youth Award (WSYA) selects and promotes …
My name is Akachi Nwoke and I am a makeup artist. Last year, I applied to the AWP Network photography contest and I am glad I did. Although I came in third place, the competition helped me realize that I was not yet ready to start my business. You may read more about my story here. I …
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The inspiration for my business came after I attended a breakout session organized by Life Coach, Esther Passaris, at the African Feminist Forum in Kampala,Uganda (2010). At the time, I had a growing customer base but did not know how to take the business idea to the next level. Passaris got me to identify obstacles …
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DEADLINE: June 15, 2014 The World Summit Youth Award (WSYA) is a unique global contest which brings together young developers and digital entrepreneurs – under 30 years of age – who use internet and mobile technology to put the UN Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) into action and make a difference. The World Summit Youth Award …
