Gender inequalities remain a major challenge in many parts of the world. In Africa, closing the gender gap could significantly enhance development and sustainable growth. According to the WEF, economic losses due to gender inequalities in labour force participation cost 9% of Africa’s overall GDP growth. According to a report published by the World Bank … Continue reading Did You Know About The Importance Of Closing The Gender Gap In Africa?
Did You Know Why Sustainable Innovation Is So Important?
During the weekend I made some time to keep up to date with the latest news on innovation in Africa. Unfortunately, I didn't find any news to blog about. However, I´d like to keep this blog up to date, which is why I did a little research on sustainable innovation and its importance for Africa. … Continue reading Did You Know Why Sustainable Innovation Is So Important?
Did You Know That Nigeria Has Just Crowned Its Top-Innovaters?
Good news from Nigeria! According to Newswatch Times, two Nigerians, Obi Brown and Chijoke Ezegbo, have won the 2015 Etisalat Prize for Innovation Competition last week. The duo won the award for most innovative product/service as well as most innovative idea. In their article, Newswatch Times provide a short description of the winning projects: "The … Continue reading Did You Know That Nigeria Has Just Crowned Its Top-Innovaters?
Did You Know That Uber Is Planning To Expand Its Business In Africa And In The Middle East?
I just read about a really interesting development that is currently going on in the taxi industry in Africa and the Middle East. As venturesafrica.com announced a few days ago, the infamous taxi company "Uber" is expanding its business into more African and Middle Eastern countries. According to the article, Uber currently operates in seven … Continue reading Did You Know That Uber Is Planning To Expand Its Business In Africa And In The Middle East?
Did You Know About The “Hackathon” And About It’s Potential For Technology Innovations In Kenya?
Today I learned how technology afficionados from Kenya and Canada are trying to make a difference by using computer technologies such as Skype for developing innovations. From November 20th to the 22th, these brilliant minds will hold the so called Poverty Hackathon aimed at developing innovative applications that will reduce poverty in Kenya. The winning solution … Continue reading Did You Know About The “Hackathon” And About It’s Potential For Technology Innovations In Kenya?
Did You Know About The “Hackathon” And About It’s Potential For Technology Innovations In Kenya?
Today I learned how technology aficionados from Kenya and Canada are trying to make a difference by using computer technologies such as Skype for developing innovations. From November 20th to the 22nd, these brilliant minds will hold the so called Poverty Hackathon aimed at developing innovative applications that will reduce poverty in Kenya. The winning solution … Continue reading Did You Know About The “Hackathon” And About It’s Potential For Technology Innovations In Kenya?
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