Are you eager to discover strategies for successfully navigating government institutions as a young entrepreneur? Get set to unleash your entrepreneurial potential at this highly anticipated event hosted by the Business, Entrepreneurship, and Private Sector Engagement Community of Practice (BEPSE CoP).
Thursday, June 29, 2023 9:00-10:00am Eastern Time
Access the recording and slides here.
About the Event
Join us on Thursday, June 29th, 2023, 9:00 am-10:00 am (EST) as we delve into the dynamic world of youth entrepreneurship, focusing on the interactions between young entrepreneurs and government institutions. We will be joined by:
- Bongekile Filana, who is working on sustainability, innovation and driving digital skills initiatives with organizations like UNESCO and Youth Economic Alliance. Her work on digital skills has benefited and impacted more than 300 young people in South Africa, young women in particular
- Fatiha Taban, a remarkable young woman who excels in data collection and entrepreneurship, will captivate us with her experiences of working alongside government institutions, navigating bureaucratic challenges, and successfully building thriving businesses in Uganda
- Speakers who will share their personal journeys, shedding light on the hurdles they encountered and the innovative solutions they employed to overcome them
The following topics will be covered during the webinar:
- Challenges and opportunities faced by young entrepreneurs in Uganda, including limited access to finance, bureaucratic hurdles, market entry barriers, and existing government programs and initiatives supporting youth entrepreneurs
- Unique opportunities fueled by technological advancements and sector growth
- Effective strategies for navigating and engaging with government institutions including how to leverage policies and programs to create an enabling environment for youth entrepreneurs
- Importance of sustainable business practices, showcasing real-world examples and how sustainability contributes to long-term success and positive impact, and
- Skills development and support for young entrepreneurs including the role of training, mentorship, and networking opportunities
Presented by USAID's YouthPower 2: Learning and Evaluation Activity, the Business, Entrepreneurship, and Private Sector Engagement Community of Practice (BEPSE CoP) serves youth, practitioners in youth-serving organizations, and policymakers.
This event will include automatic English closed captioning (cc).
Photo credit: Faith Njoki/USAID
About the Communities of Practice
The YP2LE Learning Network brings together diverse stakeholders who seek to learn more and share about youth development. As one of six communities of practice (CoPs), the BEPSE CoP helps members share and benefit from collective learning. Learn more about the CoPs on YouthPower.org and register to connect with these communities.
You must be a registered member of YouthPower.org in order to participate in the discussion groups. Register today!