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27 May, 2026
Read MoreUSD 600,00 in funding through the Women in Tech Accelerator 2026
Are you a woman leading an impact-creating, tech-enabled startup operating in Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Uganda or Zambia?
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21 May, 2026
Read MoreJoin the Africa–Caribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF) 2026
Are you an African Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (SME) looking to scale up and access new markets? Here is a grand opportunity for you.
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18 May, 2026
Read MoreAfCFTA Startup Acceleration & Partnership Program 2026
The program is designed to identify and support high-potential African startups by strengthening their business capabilities and facilitating market expansion. Apply by 24 May 2026.
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23 Apr, 2026
Read MoreMasterclass for women in the digital and e-commerce sectors
The eTrade for Women initiative, championed by United Nations Trade and Development (UNCTAD), invites women entrepreneurs in the digital and e-commerce sectors. Apply by Sunday 26 April 2026.
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24 Feb, 2026
Read More10th cohort of Google for Startups Accelerator Africa
Growth-stage startups are invited to apply for the 10th cohort of the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa, a flagship program designed to support AI-driven and machine-learning-powered startups.
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24 Feb, 2026
Read More2026 KPMG Female Founders in Africa Competition
Applications are officially open for the 2026 KPMG Female Founders in Africa Competition.
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9 Feb, 2026
Read More1 Million AfCFTA Impact: support for women, youth and PwD-led businesses
The 1 Million AfCFTA Impact Hub invites African women, youth and PwD-led Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to apply for grants and catalytic funding of USD100,000.
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22 Jan, 2026
Read MoreWE4A Program: Grant opportunities now open
The “Women Entrepreneurship for Africa” (WE4A) program aims to improve the business capacity of women-led enterprises and increase their chances of raising follow-on funding.
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20 Jan, 2026
Read MoreAfrican Impact Initiative Challenge (Cohort 6) - Call for applications
The African Impact Initiative Challenge has designed four tracks to support ambitious founders at different stages of their journey and is aiding startups across two streams. Deadline for application is 31 January 2026.
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17 Nov, 2025
Read MoreHome-Grown Solutions Agribusiness Accelerator: Apply now
Applications are open for the 2026 AUDA-NEPAD Home-Grown Solutions Agribusiness Accelerator (HGSA-A) Program. This opportunity is available to growth-stage agribusinesses in the COMESA region.
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8 Oct, 2025
Read MoreApply for the African Masterclass Series for social innovators
The African Masterclass Series (AMS) 5.0 is a free, intensive 12-week virtual learning and incubation experience...
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8 Oct, 2025
Read MoreIYBA-WE4A: Grant opportunity for African women entrepreneurs
An opportunity for 1,000+ women-led green businesses to receive direct financial and capacity support to scale their ventures and create jobs in sustainability-focused businesses.
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29 Aug, 2025
Read MoreFast Forward Accelerator Programme 2025
Applications are open for the Fast Forward Accelerator Programme 2025, designed specifically for tech nonprofit founders aiming to create large-scale social impact.
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21 Aug, 2025
Read MoreELISA Business Scholars Program: 2025 Call for Applicants
The ELISA Scholars Program aims to embolden Africa focused entrepreneurs and leaders to advance their ideas and create jobs on the continent. Application deadline is 31 August 2025.
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8 Aug, 2025
Read MoreJoin the Google Startups for Sustainable Development program
The Google Startups for Sustainable Development program aims to support impact startups and entrepreneurs focused on one or more of the SDGs, providing advisory services, fundings and platform technology.
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16 Jun, 2025
Read MoreWomen Creating Wealth: Calling women entrepreneurs
The Women Creating Wealth programme of the Graça Machel Trust is giving you the chance to fast-track your way to powerful business coaching. Apply before 24 June 2025.
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9 May, 2025
Read MoreCartier Women's Initiative 2025: Apply now
Cartier's regional and thematic awards recognize and fund talented impact entrepreneurs from around the world who are leveraging business as a force for good.
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29 Apr, 2025
Read More50MAWSP implementing RECs hold coordination meeting
COMESA, EAC and ECOWAS, the three regional economic communities implementing the 50 Million African Women Speak digital platform met 24-25 April in Arusha, Tanzania to review progress of the initiative.
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3 Apr, 2025
Read MoreTiE Women Program 2025 for women entrepreneurs (Up to $50,000)
Applications are now open for the TiE Women Program 2025, an incredible opportunity for women founders to showcase their innovative business ideas on a global stage and win up to $50,000 in cash prizes.
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3 Apr, 2025
Read MoreEmpowering Sustainable Entrepreneurship in Africa 2025
Empowering Sustainable Entrepreneurship in Africa 2025 is Phase Two of an initiative to strengthen climate innovation across Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, and Tanzania.
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3 Apr, 2025
Read MoreFunding opportunity for women-focused tech solutions (Up to $100,000)
The UNICEF Venture Fund is calling for applications from start-ups developing cutting-edge tech solutions to improve access to quality health care and services. Deadline: 8 May 2025
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28 Jan, 2025
Read MoreCo-investment grants for women in Kenya
Applications are open for the Women Entrepreneurship Incubator Program (WEIP) aimed at supporting Women-Owned Small and Growing Businesses (WO-SGBs) across Kenya. Application deadline: February 6, 2025
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4 Nov, 2024
Read MoreGrant opportunity for SMEs and entrepreneurs in the agricultural sector
The Agribusiness Challenge Fund calls for proposals from African SMEs and entrepreneurs that can create work opportunities at scale for young women and men, young persons with disabilities, and refugee youth.
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17 Oct, 2024
Read MoreCall for Applications: Fashionomics Africa incubator and accelerator programs
The Fashionomics program has opened its call for applications for the second cohort. Interested? Use the links below to register.
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2 Oct, 2024
Read MoreNWEC organizes National Women Entrepreneurs Award
The National Women Entrepreneurs Award 2024 will celebrate women entrepreneurs for their outstanding contributions to business and society.
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30 Jun, 2024
Read MoreMadagascan women and youth get trained on regional trade
COMESA holds a multistakeholder dialogue to sensitize women and youth in business about trade facilitation tools for regional trade.
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7 Mar, 2024
Read MoreYe! Youth Ecopreneur Programme: Support for green entrepreneurs
The YECO Programme aims to support and nurture the next generation of green entrepreneurs by providing access to essential resources, mentorship, seed capital, and networking opportunities. Deadline: 22 March 2024.
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28 Feb, 2024
Read More50MAWSP - Training for African Women Entrepreneurs. Applications are open!
The 50MAWSP Bootcamp for African Women Entrepreneurs is here. Applications for this program are open today: February 28, 2024. The Bootcamp will provide training and mentoring sessions to women entrepreneurs from 36 African countries.
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21 Feb, 2024
Read MoreCalling women entrepreneurs leading innovative change
Are you a woman entrepreneur driving change in Africa? The Bayer Foundation Women Empowerment Award (WEA) is looking for you. Deadline: 27 March 2024.
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4 Dec, 2023
Read More100 women and youth in Mauritius get sensitized about 50MAWSP
The women and youth were equipped with the necessary tools to enhance their participation in regional trade.
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1 Sep, 2023
Read MoreShe WINS Africa: Opportunity for African women entrepreneurs
The IFC has opened applications for the She WINS Africa programme, designed to assist women entrepreneurs across sub–Saharan Africa.
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28 Oct, 2022
Read MoreNWEC holds sales exhibition for women entrepreneurs
The National Women Entrepreneur Council organized a “Sales Exhibition for Women Entrepreneurs” whose key objective was to promote locally manufactured products.
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8 Jul, 2022
Read MoreEmpowerment of women and the fight against gender-based violence
Collaboration between the Ministry of Population, Social Protection and Promotion of Women
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23 Jun, 2022
Read MoreCOMESA Meets Stakeholders at the Zimbabwe Trade Expo
COMESA Secretariat is participating at the 62nd Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) which is being held in Bulawayo City from 26 – 30 April 2022.
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31 Aug, 2021
Read MoreZambia Deaf Society joins 50 Million African Women Speak platform
The Ministry of Gender held a consultative meeting with the Zambia Deaf Society to discuss avenues of collaboration.
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26 Jul, 2021
Read MoreConvention to promote trade in agriculture commodities
COMESA Secretary General says diversification of agricultural exports away from primary commodities key to intra-African trade expansion.
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19 Apr, 2021
Read MoreThe 50 Million African Women have their say, the golden opportunity for Burundians
In Burundi, as elsewhere in Africa, women entrepreneurs face several obstacles in their initiatives such as limited access to information and networking opportunities, low levels of education or training, weak property rights. … Funded by the AfDB, the 50 Million African Women Speak Up (50MAWSP) networking platform project aims to provide solutions to these challenges.
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29 Mar, 2021
Read MoreEAC Launches the 50 Million Platform in Kenya
As part of the International Women's Day celebrations, on 8th March 2021; the Kenyan government, in partnership with the East African Community, launched the 50 Million African Women Speak Project Networking Platform from the Kenya School of Government (KSG), Kabete Campus, Nairobi.
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27 Mar, 2021
Read More50 Million African Women Speak platform launched in Eswatini
Eswatini became the fifth COMESA Member State to launch the 50 Million African Women Speak (50MAWSP) platform on Thursday 15 October
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21 Mar, 2021
Read MoreNational launching of the 50 Million African Woman Speak Platform in Togo
Women entrepreneurs in Togo now have the opportunity to promote their products internationally in record time. The Minister of Social Action, Promotion of Women and Literacy, Adjovi Lonlongno Apedo-Anakoma, chaired the launch on March 18, 2021 in Lomé. .
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19 Mar, 2021
Read MorePresident Zewde launches 50 Million African Women Speak platform in Ethiopia
President urges women to embrace it and use it to grow their businesses.
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9 Mar, 2021
Read MoreGuiné-Bissau Lança Oficialmente a Campanha Mediático da Plataforma Digital 50 MAWSP.
Cerimónia do Lançamento Oficial da Campanha Mediático da Plataforma Digital 50MAWSP.
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6 Mar, 2021
Read MoreGUINEE BISSAU : DAY 8 MARCH: VISIT THE STRUCTURES OF WOMEN IN THE REGION OF CACHÉU - NORTHERN COUNTRY
WOMEN'S MINISTRY, FAMILY AND SOCIAL SOLIDARITY OF GUINEA-BISSAU, CELEBRATES INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY (MARCH 8), WITH WOMEN'S RURAL STRUCTURES
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6 Mar, 2021
Read MoreUNFPA Prepares the VII Country Development Program (CPD) with the Government of Guinea-Bissau (Ministry of Women, Family and Social Solidarity
UNFPA started today, February 26, 2021, a working meeting with technicians from the Ministry of Women, Family and Social Solidarity, with a view to the elaboration of the VII Country Development Program valid for the next 5 years (2022 - 2027).
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5 Mar, 2021
Read MoreCOMESA launches 50MAWS platform in Sudan
The platform will help Sudanese business women to connect with local regional markets
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4 Mar, 2021
Read MoreCOMESA Launches 30 Days of Women in Business Campaign
The campaign will offer women in the region an opportunity to connect with their role models
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3 Mar, 2021
Read MoreEmpowerment of Women in West Africa
African Development Bank allocates US $ 320,000 grant for gender mainstreaming in ECOWAS digital financial operations
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19 Feb, 2021
Read MoreMalawi unveils 50 Million African Women Speak platform
The platform will help women to develop market intelligence skills and build networks, says Minister of Trade.
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19 Feb, 2021
Read MoreMauritius launches 50 Million African Women Speak platform
We are duty-bound to find solutions to ensure that women become part of the transformation in the COMESA region...
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19 Jan, 2021
Read MoreCollaboration between the Ministry of Population, Social Protection and Promotion of Women
Empowerment of women and the fight against gender-based violence
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11 Dec, 2020
Read MoreAre you based in Seychelles? This is for you!
Check out this short video guide on how to sign up to 50MAWSP.
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9 Dec, 2020
Read More50MAWSP Nigeria rolls out ‘Pink Trade Fair’ for women entrepreneurs
50MAWSP Nigeria Pink Trade Fair held at Abuja, Nigeria on 4th-5th December, 2020
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4 Dec, 2020
Read MoreThe Republic of Uganda launches the 50 Million African Women Digital Platform
The Women Economic empowerment Platform launched this 1st of December comes when Uganda is seeking come at a moment when Uganda is seeking to increase ICT penetration and use of ICT services for social and economic development including narrowing the gender digital divide
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29 Nov, 2020
Read MoreQualities to build a more economically productive society
The Lance d'Afrique Burundi Foundation (LAB Foundation) in partnership with the IPREBAD Association is organizing a meeting with businesswomen to raise women's awareness of self-esteem and confidence, which are personal qualities for building a more economically productive.
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17 Nov, 2020
Read MoreFrom informal to formal
400 women have been trained in the management of Associations and, as a result, 16 associations recognized by law have been created.
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11 Nov, 2020
Read MoreVocational training skills for transformation
Under the support from the United States (US) based Mennonite Central Committee (MCC), the Women Empowerment Program (WEP) is helping vulnerable women to move away from back breaking labourrhelping women
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11 Nov, 2020
Read MoreWomen Empowerment Agency organizes a training on Financial Education in Burundi
This training was organized for Women Entrepreneurs from various production sectors. The topics covered were related to budgeting, debt management and savings.
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18 Oct, 2020
Read MoreNational Launch of the 50 Million African Women Platform in Rwanda
As part of the International Rural Women’s Day celebration, on 15th October 2020; the Rwandan government in partnership with the East African Community launched the 50 Million African Women Speak Project Networking Platform in Musanze, Northern Rwanda
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17 Oct, 2020
Read MoreThe Economic Empowerment of Rural Women at the Heart of the Burundian Government
The Minister of National Solidarity calls for more support for the work of women, encouraging them to work in association in order to increase production and entrepreneurship and strengthen solidarity between members of associations as well as national cohesion.
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16 Oct, 2020
Read MoreOfficial Launch of the “50Million African Women Speak Out” Project in Burundi
The quot50Million African Women Speak Outquot project was officially launched in Burundi on September 28, 2020 by the Minister of Human Rights, Social Affairs and Gender, Mrs. Imelde SABUSHIMIKE
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15 Oct, 2020
Read MoreTogo celebrates rural women
The Togolese rural woman is in the spotlight
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15 Oct, 2020
Read MoreTraining of Trainers on the use of the 50 Million African Women Platform
On the 13th and 14th October 2020, the East African Community in Partnership with the Rwandan Ministry in charge of Gender Affairs organised a training of trainers on the use of the 50 Million African Women Platform
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2 Oct, 2020
Read MoreThe Gambia has a new Women Enterprise Fund Bill
The Gambia Women Enterprise Bill passed
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1 Oct, 2020
Read MoreTraining of Women Entrepreneurs on Business Plan
Training of Women Entrepreneurs by GWCC
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30 Sep, 2020
Read MoreThe Development Bank of Mali (BDM SA) is an institution committed to offering Malians the best banking services but also opportunities for all social categories to access credit. In this, BDM SA deploys all means to facilitate the financing of projects carried out by young people and women. In this context, it is pleased to inform its kind customers of the new partnership concluded with the UNCDF (United Nations Capital Development Fund) and the UNDP (United Nations Development Programme).
Through this partnership, a line of financing has been set up for SMEs participating in the economic empowerment of women in the Mopti region and thus contribute to the effort to fill the lack of financial instrument in this area. .
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18 Sep, 2020
Read MoreZimbabwe welcomes 50 Million African Women Speak platform
Zimbabwe becomes third country in COMESA to unveil 50MAWSP platform.
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15 Sep, 2020
Read MoreSensitize women entrepreneurs on the tax incentives taken in favor of Congolese small and medium-sized enterprises
Entrepreneurship is seen as an important catalyst for economic and social growth and development in many countries
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12 Sep, 2020
Read MoreMobile phones to raise the living standards of low-income women in Burundi.
The Minister of National Solidarity, Social Affairs, Human Rights and Gender, Ms. Imelde Sabushimike, officially launches the distribution of mobile phones to empower low-income women
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4 Sep, 2020
Read MorePromotion of Togolese crafts
La Poste launches a site to promote Togolese crafts
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1 Sep, 2020
Read MoreNigeria’s Women Affairs Minister gives seed capital to 250 Nigerian women
Nigeria's Minister for Women Affairs, Dame Pauline K. Tallen, handed over seed capital to 250 Nigerian Women entrepreneurs, to help cushion the effect of COVID-19 on their businesses.
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29 Aug, 2020
Read MoreEAC Launches 50 Million African Women Platform in Tanzania
The East African Community has kicked-off national launches of the 50 Million African Women Speak Networking Platform (50MAWS), a digital platform aimed at empowering millions of women in Africa to start, grow and scale up their businesses.
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28 Aug, 2020
Read More50 Million African Women Speak platform unveiled in Seychelles
President Faure urges women in Seychelles to sign up on 50MAWSP
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24 Aug, 2020
Read MoreSupport for women's economic units in the informal sector impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic in Senegal.
Economic and social resilience program in Senegal.
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17 Aug, 2020
Read MoreNIGERIA'S MINISTER OF WOMEN AFFAIRS LAUNCHES 50MAWSP QUEEN RIDERS' PROGRAM
Honourable Minister for Women Affairs, Dame Pauline K. Tallen launches 50 Million African Women Speak Nigeria Queen Riders' Program
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16 Aug, 2020
Read MoreFormal female entrepreneurship is a reality in Burkina Faso
21% of women against a rate of 79% for men
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8 Aug, 2020
Read MorePartnership to fly to the rescue of female entrepreneurs in Rwanda
On 8th July 2020, Rwanda Chamber of Women Entrepreneurs in partnership with UN Women Rwanda, Business Professionals Network (BPN), and Kora Coaching Group have launched the ''Business Clinic'' to support fellow female entrepreneurs in Rwanda whose businesses have been affected by COVID-19 pandemic.
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5 Aug, 2020
Read MoreTogo : 58ème édition de la Journée de la Femme Africaine
Le Togo célèbre la Femme Africaine dans le strict respect des mesures barrières
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31 Jul, 2020
Read MoreUganda disburses a Trillion of Ush to support entrepreneurs
The Ugandan government gives one trillion of Uganda shillings to the Uganda Development Bank (UDB) to support entrepreneurs in import substitution economic activities.
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31 Jul, 2020
Read MoreLaunch of the Rising Woman Initiative edition 2020 in Uganda
The Rising Woman Initiative is a collaborative brainchild of Uganda Investment Authority, Monitor Publications Limited’s flagship brand, The Daily Monitor, and dfcu Bank’s Women-in-Business (WiB) programme.
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29 Jul, 2020
Read MoreDescription of the progress made by the AFAWA initiative, a flagship initiative of the African Development Bank
quotThe development and growth of women-owned businesses on the continent is a priority for the African Development Bankquot, Marieme Esther Dassanou, coordinator of the program quotAffirmative Action in Finance for Women in Africaquot at the African Bank of development
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23 Jul, 2020
Read MoreTunisia ratifies the African Free Trade Area Agreement (ZLECA)
Positive impact on exports
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21 Jul, 2020
Read MoreCENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA (CBN) EARMARKS 60% OF 220 BILLION NAIRA MSMEDF FUNDS FOR WOMEN OWNED MSMEs
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has earmarked 60% of total funds due the Micro Small and Medium Enterprises Development Fund (MSMEDF) to women owned businesses.
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18 Jul, 2020
Read MoreThe coronavirus pandemic is wreaking economic havoc and hitting women hardest
Virtual seminar to support women entrepreneurs
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17 Jul, 2020
Read MoreOpportunity to participate into the Business Plan Competition in Response to COVID-19
The Japanese government is willing to fund you up to USD 30,000 to implement your innovation.
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16 Jul, 2020
Read MoreSomgandé emergency reception center
A medical visit for children
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11 Jul, 2020
Read MoreJob open opportunities at the East African Community (EAC)
Are you a motivated and result-driven professional? There are more than 40 job open opportunities at the East African Community (EAC) that you can give a try
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11 Jul, 2020
Read MoreSupport for Skills Development and Youth Entrepreneurship
training in the food industry
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6 Jul, 2020
Read MoreResponse to Covid-19, support plan for women entrepreneurs in the informal sector
Support plan for women entrepreneurs
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1 Jul, 2020
Read MoreAgriculture young woman award winner gets good return from her mentorship efforts
In 2018, Ms. Zena won a regional youth Award champion competition that was organized by the East African Community (EAC) in partnership with FAO. She has then boosted her investment and embarked on empowering rural women to do improved farming. Women are now increasing their production when her mentor is increasing her food processing factory size
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26 Jun, 2020
Read MoreTogo: 600 projects to be financed by the PNPER
The PNPER will finance 600 youth projects in 03 months
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26 Jun, 2020
Read MoreConsultancy opportunities with the East African Community
The EAC Secretariat would like to engage: 1. A technology firm to design and integrate an SMS-based verification functionality; 2. A consultant to develop a Content Development Strategy; and 3. A consultant to conduct a security cybersecurity for ICT infrastructures and system for the 50 Million African Women Project
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24 Jun, 2020
Read MoreTOGO: Launch of an agricultural and food exchange
Togo acquires an agricultural stock exchange and a marketplace
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24 Jun, 2020
Read MoreTogo: Launch of a funding platform
FAIEJ launches an online financing platform
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22 Jun, 2020
Read MoreCall for Applications for the African Women's Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum Awards - AWIEF 2020
Fourth edition of the very AWIEF awards
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17 Jun, 2020
Read More20 BILLION AWARD FOR 3,500 TARGETED COMPANIES
The provision to the Private Sector Guarantee Fund (FGSP) of an allocation of 20 billion FCFA to support hard-hit private companies as well as micro-finance institutions in their financing relationship.
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15 Jun, 2020
Read MoreDeputy Secretary General unveils strategy to continue Project implementation despite Covid-19
Deputy Secretary General says that implementation of the 50 Million Project activities are possible despite the reduced movements between Partner States due to the outbreak of Covid-19. Project country teams in partnership with EAC Organs and Institutions present in each Partner State can help to have work done with the virtual support from the EAC Secretariat.
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12 Jun, 2020
Read MoreTOGO: TRAINING WOMEN TRADERS IN TOGO'S MARKETS IN LEADERSHIP, MANAGEMENT OF MICRO-ENTERPRISES AND AWARENESS ON COVID-19
SIXTY WOMEN TRADERS FROM TOGO'S MARKETS TRAINED IN LEADERSHIP, MANAGEMENT OF MICRO-ENTERPRISES AND SENSITIZED TO COVID-19
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12 Jun, 2020
Read MoreTogo: A national network for young people
Togo: First general assembly of the national network of Support Structures for Innovative Entrepreneurship (SAEI)
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11 Jun, 2020
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8 Jun, 2020
Read MoreIn Madagascar, young entrepreneurs are committed to the fight against the coronavirus
Young people and the coronavirus, young entrepreneurs get involved
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7 Jun, 2020
Read MoreTOGO RESPONSE COVID-19: THE TALDEO-TRANS PROJECT LAUNCHED
TALDEO-TRANS PROJECT: GOVERNMENT AID TO ECONOMIC OPERATORS
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4 Jun, 2020
Read MoreCOMESA guidelines for movement of goods during COVID-19
Newly issued guidelines for movement of goods/services
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15 May, 2020
Read MoreExtension of applications’ deadline by women entrepreneurs to KIRDI BIAWE Business incubator to 31st May 2020
This extension for applications for women entrepreneurs interested to be considered for incubation at KIRDI is due to the prevailing circumstances related to coronavirus pandemic.
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11 May, 2020
Read MoreSupporting the livelihoods of women and casual workers affected by the Coronavirus lockdown
Merck Foundation Partners with First Lady of Democratic Republic of Congo Denise Nyakeru Tshisekedi
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5 May, 2020
Read MoreWomen are breaking into the world of insurance
Women are breaking into the world of insurance
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12 Apr, 2020
Read MoreMinister Cooper exercises overall supervision of all government and donor funded projects within the agriculture sector.
Minister Cooper exercises overall supervision of all government and donor funded projects within the agriculture sector.
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12 Apr, 2020
Read MoreRice mills, poultry feed mills among others were donated to the Government of Liberia by multiple donors for farmers between 2014 to 2020.
The power tiller was among several donated agriculture equipment and implements
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8 Apr, 2020
Read MoreResponse plan against Covid 19: UN WOMEN responds to the call of Mrs. Ndèye Sali Diop DIENG Minister of Women, Family, Gender and Child Protection to strengthen the resilience of vulnerable families
UN WOMEN responds to the call of Mrs. Ndèye Sali Diop DIENG Minister of Women, Family, Gender and Child Protection to strengthen the resilience of vulnerable families
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1 Apr, 2020
Read MoreEAC SHORT FILM COMPETITION, TOTAL PRIZE $25,000,
PORTAL OPEN FOR SUBMISSION OF THE INAUGURAL EAC SHORT FILM COMPETITION, TOTAL PRIZE $25,000, SUBMISSION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO 30TH APRIL 2020, AND 33 YOUTH WINNERS TO BE SELECTED East African Community Headquarters, Arusha, Tanzania, 1st April, 2020:
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23 Mar, 2020
Read MoreCorona Virus advisory
The Uganda Ministry of Health appeals to the general public to remain calm and provides advisory on how to prevent Corona virus disease
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20 Mar, 2020
Read MoreA Foundation to promote sustainable social development in Burundi
The Lance d'Afrique foundation is launching its activities in Burundi to support women and girls. Entrepreneurship, Mentoring, Capacity Building and Skills Transfer are actions on which it relies to promote sustainable social development.
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17 Mar, 2020
Read MoreDespite comforting progress, Minister of State for Gender Béatrice Lomeya calls for doubling efforts for the years to come
quotCongolese men and women, let us rise to defend women's rightsquot, theme chosen for Women's Day in the DRC
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16 Mar, 2020
Read MoreRwanda paves the way for success of the 50 Million Platform
Rwanda has launched a campaign dubbed Connect Rwanda to distribute 1 million smartphones to poor families across the country with the aim of increasing Rwanda's smartphone penetration. The Rwandan Gender Minister finds the distribution to be a strong factor for Project success.
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14 Mar, 2020
Read MoreEAC postpones all meetings over corona virus
The East African Community suspends all planned meetings until further notice due to the global outbreak of novel coronavirus (Covid-19).
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11 Mar, 2020
Read MoreA bank and a bonus for women
During the celebration of International Women's Day, Mr Pierre Nkurunziza, the President of the Republic of Burundi announces the creation of a Women's Bank and awards associations that have distinguished themselves in the promotion of women's rights
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11 Mar, 2020
Read MoreWOMEN DEBATE, IN PRAIA, CAPE VERDE, VIOLENCE IN TIMES OF ELECTIONS
Commemoration of March 8 in Cape Verde
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11 Mar, 2020
Read MoreHEADS OF FAMILY IN BRAVA, BENEFICIARIES OF THE POSER RECEIVE GET AHEAD TRAINING
WOMEN'S ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT
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9 Mar, 2020
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9 Mar, 2020
Read MoreIllegal Exploitation
The Gola Forest is one of our important national reserves which MUST BE PROTECTED
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2 Mar, 2020
Read MoreFoods Company Managing Director hopes for the better
Byeffe Foods Company receives a grant from Uganda Youth Leadership for Agriculture (YLA) and Managing Director hopes to shift from 5 kilograms of dried pumpkins every 48 hours to 50 kilograms soon
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26 Feb, 2020
Read MoreLaunch of the quotWomen in Cross-Border Tradequot project in Burundi
The “Women in Cross-Border Trade” project in Burundi was officially launched with funding from the Kingdom of Belgium.
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17 Feb, 2020
Read MoreWomen in Business Advocacy Group Meeting (WBAG) in The Gambia
WBAG Meeting in The Gambia
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14 Feb, 2020
Read MoreEXCHANGES WITH STUDENTS ON THE SUBJECT OF “RESPONSIBLE SEXUALITY”
EXCHANGES WITH STUDENTS ON THE SUBJECT OF “RESPONSIBLE SEXUALITY”
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11 Feb, 2020
Read MoreInternational Day of Women and Girls in Science (IDGWS)
Since December 2015, February 11 has been adopted by the UN as the quotInternational Day of Women and Girls in Sciencequot (IDGWS). This celebration aims to promote the full and equal participation of women and girls in education, training, the labor market and decision-making processes in scientific fields, to eliminate all forms of discrimination against women, especially in the areas of education and employment.
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11 Feb, 2020
Read MoreBENIN: IMPROVED FISH SMOKING FOR COASTAL WOMEN
BENIN: IMPROVED FISH SMOKING FOR COASTAL WOMEN
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10 Feb, 2020
Read MoreSocio-economic tour of the Minister of Women, Family, Gender and Child Protection of Senegal in the regions of Saint-Louis, Matam and Louga, from January 25 to February 01, 2020.
Socio-economic tour of the Minister of Women, Family, Gender and Child Protection of Senegal
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10 Feb, 2020
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7 Feb, 2020
Read MoreTHE BISSAU-GUINEAN GOVERNMENT AND THE NATIONAL COMMITTEE FOR THE ABANDONMENT OF NEPHASTIC PRACTICES COMMITTED TO FIGHTING FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION
quotSAY NO TO FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATIONquot IS THE MOTTO OF THE CELEBRATION OF THE DATE.
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6 Feb, 2020
Read MoreLaunch of the PEJAA program
A program to support young people by promoting Youth Entrepreneurship in Agriculture and Agro-industry.
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5 Feb, 2020
Read MoreANOTHER BENINESE ENTREPRENEUR IN THE GLOBAL SPOTLIGHT
WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP IN BENIN: THE IRRESISTIBLE RISE OF MARCOS BERTILLE GUEDEGBE
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4 Feb, 2020
Read MoreEntrepreneurship Thursday 6th edition
For the sixth edition of Thursdays for entrepreneurship, and to provide answers to his questions, the choice of our guest of the month fell on a specialist in human resources and professional training, in the person of Mr Jean-Luc RAMAMONJIARISOA.
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3 Feb, 2020
Read MoreBENIN: A NETWORK OF ELITE GIRLS AND WOMEN IN THE FUTURE OF DOGBO
A NETWORK OF ELITE GIRLS AND WOMEN IN THE MAKING
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3 Feb, 2020
Read MoreBENIN EMANCIPATION DE LA FEMME: LES CONSEILS DE RECKYA MADOUGOU A SES PAIRES AFRICAINES
LES CONSEILS DE RECKYA MADOUGOU A SES PAIRES AFRICAINES
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3 Feb, 2020
Read MoreHAVE IMPACTED THE ECONOMY IN 2019
HAVE IMPACTED THE ECONOMY IN 2019
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31 Jan, 2020
Read MoreBENIN ENTREPRENEURS DISCOVERING TFO CANADA AND THE 50 MAWSP PLATFORM
OPPORTUNITIES AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
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30 Jan, 2020
Read MoreWOMEN SOW TREES TO ASK FOR PEACE AND NATIONAL CONCORDANCE.
30 JANUARY, DAY OF REFLECTION ON THE ROLE OF WOMEN IN SOCIETY
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27 Jan, 2020
Read MoreTraining in development of Bankable Business Plans
The Burundi Investment Promotion Agency (API) is organizing a training workshop in techniques for designing and drafting bankable business plans, training is organized from 10th to 14th of February, 2020
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23 Jan, 2020
Read MoreBENIN: A WORLD-RENOWNED ENTREPRENEUR IN THE HONOR
A music diva
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22 Jan, 2020
Read MoreTHE PLATFORM quot50 million African women talk to each otherquot IN THE UNIVERSITY ARENA IN BENIN
Students of the Protestant University of West Africa in entrepreneurship training
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19 Jan, 2020
Read MoreNEIMA FERREIRA, AN EXAMPLE TO FOLLOW.
NEIMA FERREIRA, EXPERT IN SME FINANCE, PROMOTES EDUCATION FOR YOUNG GIRLS THROUGH ROBOTICS INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY.
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17 Jan, 2020
Read MoreJeannine Milly Cooper is an Agripreneur. Working hard in the niche rice export market.
Jeanine Cooper Owns FABRAR Rice
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9 Jan, 2020
Read MoreCAPE VERDE - The first 20 taxi drivers in the country receive training in financial education
GENDER EQUALITY AND EQUITY
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26 Dec, 2019
Read MoreStrengthening the socio-economic capacities of women in Benin.
Strengthening the socio-economic capacities of women in Benin.
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26 Dec, 2019
Read MoreParakou International Fair (FIP): an opportunity to highlight the potential for empowerment of Beninese women
Boost initiatives for the socio-economic empowerment of women
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24 Dec, 2019
Read MoreL'IMC INVITE LA SOCIÉTÉ BISSAU-GUINÉE À S'ENGAGER À LUTTER CONTRE LA VIOLENCE À L'ÉGARD DES FEMMES
“JE DONNE UN CARTON ROUGE POUR LA VIOLENCE CONTRE LES FEMMES”, EST LA DEVISE DE LA CAMPAGNE CONTRE LA SUR LES FEMMES
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19 Dec, 2019
Read MoreZanzibar Stakeholders advocate for rural women in business who don’t have smartphones to be taken into account in the development of the platform
Zanzibar Stakeholders are keen to see all women in business benefiting from the creation of the 50 Million African Women Platform
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11 Dec, 2019
Read MoreUN Women organizes a fair for women entrepreneurs in Cape Verde from 11 to 14 December 2019
The aim is to promote the economic empowerment of diverse women from all the islands of the country.
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11 Dec, 2019
Read MoreCape Verde moves up two places in the human development index
Index of human development
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8 Dec, 2019
Read MoreTraining, by FEFA/Benin, of Beninese women entrepreneurs
Objective: to work for the empowerment of Beninese women entrepreneurs
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8 Dec, 2019
Read MorequotPOUBLLE IN LUXURYquot WAS THE MOTTO OF ECOLOGICAL FASHION SHOW ORGANIZED FOR AURORA FASHION
FASHION COLLECTION ON REUSED MATERIALS
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7 Dec, 2019
Read MoreProject Steering Committee appreciates level of implementation
The objective of the meeting was to review the overall progress of the implementation of the 50 Million Project
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6 Dec, 2019
Read MoreConnecting and networking women in business key to unleashing their economic potential
Why it is imperative to help women in business to connect
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6 Dec, 2019
Read More72 hours under the theme “1000 small entrepreneurial initiatives of women for economic autonomy in Burkina”
18 companies benefiting from financial support from the FCG
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3 Dec, 2019
Read MoreKenyan Women in business advocate for capacity building in using the 50 Million platform for more impact
On 18th and 19th of November the East African Community Secretariat showcased the content of the 50Million African Women Speak platform to members of the project country team and business women in Nairobi.
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28 Nov, 2019
Read MoreBurundian Women Entrepreneurs committed to the effective operationalization of the Project at the National level
Burundian Businesswomen ask to widely disseminate the existence of the platform so that all women entrepreneurs benefit from its advantages.
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27 Nov, 2019
Read MoreCape Verdean Janice da Silva received four International Distinctions in 2019
women who inspire us
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26 Nov, 2019
Read MoreCELEBRATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE FIGHT AGAINST VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN IN GUINEA BISSAU
The President of the Institute for Women and Children, Maimuna Gomes Silá, considers the fight against violence against women difficult
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25 Nov, 2019
Read MoreWorld Summit on Gender 2019, a major step forward for African women
The World Summit on Gender organized under the aegis of the African Development Bank and the Republic of Rwanda began today. This High Level Summit is being held from 25 to 27 November 2019, at the Kigali Convention Centre, Kigali, Rwanda.
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25 Nov, 2019
Read MoreLOMÉ INTERNATIONAL FAIR 2019 EDITION
E-COMMERCE FOR A STRONG EXPANSION OF EXCHANGES
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22 Nov, 2019
Read MoreSenegal's Economic Development Support Program is gaining new momentum
Sharing and updating workshop, as part of the implementation of the Support Program for Economic Development in Senegal.
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20 Nov, 2019
Read MoreNERIDE BATISTA DA FONSECA, THE BISSAU-GUINEAN SUCCESSFUL ENTREPRENEUR WHO HELPS OTHER WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS
TRAINING IN THE CREATION OF PROJECTS FOR WOMEN IN GUINEA BISSAU
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20 Nov, 2019
Read MoreWomen's Leadership Forum (WLF) organized by Bridging Gaps Advisory in partnership with SheTrades Gambia
WLF 2019 hosted by Bridging Gaps Advisory
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17 Nov, 2019
Read MoreTACIANA TACIANA LIMA BALDÉ WINS A GOLD MEDAL AT THE JUDO CONTEST IN DAKAR
FEMALE JUDO ATHLETE (-52KG) WINS GOLD MEDAL FOR GUINEA BISSAU
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15 Nov, 2019
Read MoreREGIONAL WORKSHOP FOR THE HARMONIZATION OF ECOWAS DATA ON THE “50 MILLION AFRICAN WOMEN” PLATFORM
Finalization of the format of information and data published on the platform quot50 MILLION AFRICAN WOMEN
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15 Nov, 2019
Read MoreCELEBRATION OF INTERNATIONAL RURAL WOMEN'S DAY, 2019 EDITION / SENEGAL
Strengthening the resilience to the climate crisis of rural women and girls / Senegal
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14 Nov, 2019
Read More50 Million Platform content showcase to Tanzanian Stakeholders
The objective of the Platform content showcase to key stakeholders was for them to give their feedback before the platform launch planned towards the end of November, 2019.
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13 Nov, 2019
Read MoreThe JEB 2019 are placed under the patronage of the Minister of Commerce and under the co-sponsorship of the Minister in charge of Agriculture and the President of the National Council of Burkinabe Employers
November 13 and 14, 2019 under the theme: quotAgricultural entrepreneurship, what opportunities for young people and women?quot
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11 Nov, 2019
Read MoreThe East African Community (EAC) Project team conducts workshops with Project Country Teams and Women empowerment organizations to prepare the launch of the 50 Million African Women Speak Networking Platform
The main objective of the workshops was to showcase the content already collected and uploaded into the platform for the country team and women empowerment networks members to share their feedback
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10 Nov, 2019
Read MoreA WORKSHOP ON THE IMPORTANCE OF THE FINANCIAL INCLUSION OF MICRO-CREDIT AND ITS ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL IMPACT IN GUINEA BISSAU
BISSAU HOSTS THE WORKSHOP ON MICROFINANCE FOR TWO DAYS
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8 Nov, 2019
Read MoreAPPROVAL OF THE RIGHT TO PARITY IN CAPE VERDE
quotGREAT VICTORYquot, ACCORDING TO ROSANA ALMEIDA, ICIEG PRESIDENT
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8 Nov, 2019
Read MoreEMPOWERING WOMEN IN CAPE VERDE
THE SÃO MIGUEL WOMEN'S SOCIO-ECONOMIC INCLUSION PROJECT IS A NATIONAL REFERENCE
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8 Nov, 2019
Read MoreCAPE VERDEAN WOMEN PARTICIPATE IN THE AFRICAN WOMEN IN DIALOGUE IN SOUTH AFRICA
THE VOICE AND POWER OF WOMEN AS AGENTS OF CHANGE
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8 Nov, 2019
Read MoreWOMEN'S ACCESS TO LAND IN BURKINA FASO
WOMEN IN REFLECTION ON THE ECONOMIC ISSUES RELATED TO THE SECURITY OF AGRICULTURAL LAND
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6 Nov, 2019
Read MoreEMPOWERING WOMEN IN NIGER
THE NATIONAL FORUM FOR THE AUTOMATION OF WOMEN (FONAF) LAUNCHES ITS 3RD EDITION IN AGADEZ.
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5 Nov, 2019
Read MoreBENIN: CAPACITY BUILDING FOR WOMEN ON ASSOCIATIVE LIFE AND FINANCIAL EDUCATION
MICROS CREDITS AND FINANCIAL EDUCATION AT THE HEART OF TRAINING
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5 Nov, 2019
Read MoreThe Ministry of Industry reduces the interest rate of FPI credits (the Industry Promotion Fund) from 9% to 6% for companies and to 4% for young and female entrepreneurs
Accelerated presidential program to fight poverty and inequality underway
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5 Nov, 2019
Read MoreFIRST EDITION OF THE PRIVATE SECTOR WEEK IN TOGO
A WEEK TO PROMOTE THE PRIVATE SECTOR
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3 Nov, 2019
Read MoreA BISSAU-GUINEAN WOMAN IS A FOOTBALL STAR IN BOLIVIA
MARIATU CANDÉ WAS CROWNED CHAMPION WITH HIS CLUB, MUNDO FUTURO PETROLEIRO.
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2 Nov, 2019
Read MoreTunisia affirms support for 50 Million African Women Speak Project
Tunisia becomes the 35th country to commence implementation of the project.
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1 Nov, 2019
Read MoreBURKINA FASO / WOMEN MEET UP TUNIS 2019
SIX BURKINABE WOMEN DISTINGUISHED FOR THEIR LEADERSHIP AT THE 1ST EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON WOMEN'S ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND NETWORKING
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1 Nov, 2019
Read MoreBURKINA FASO: THE MINISTRY OF WOMEN LAUNCHES THE FIRST EDITION OF THE SALUBRITY CONTEST
FAARF WINS THE HYGIENE AWARD
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30 Oct, 2019
Read MoreACTIVITY OF THE SUPPORT CELL FOR WOMEN'S ENTERPRISES IN MALI
THE ONE-STOP SHOP FOR WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS IN MALI NOW OPERATIONAL
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29 Oct, 2019
Read MoreBURKINA FASO STATE/PRIVATE SECTOR MEETING: 2019 EDITION IN BOBO DIOULASSO
THEME: “INTEGRATION STRATEGIES OF BURKINABE COMPANIES INTO NATIONAL, REGIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL VALUE CHAINS”
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29 Oct, 2019
Read MoreINTENSIVE TRAINING OF 50 YOUNG AND WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS IN BURKINA FASO
THEME: “LEADERSHIP, TEAM SPIRIT AND COACHING FOR SUCCESSFUL ENTREPRENEURS”
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26 Oct, 2019
Read MoreINTERNATIONAL TRADE SHOW FOR EXHIBITIONS AND WOMEN'S FAIR 2019 EDITION IN TOGO
PROMOTING WOMEN'S ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN TOGO: SECOND EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION AND WOMEN'S EXHIBITION EXCHANGE FAIR IN LOMÉ
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25 Oct, 2019
Read MoreTHE INTERNATIONAL CRAFTS MARKET OF TOGO, THE MEETING FOR TOGOLESE CRAFTSMEN
THE MIATO, A POTENTIAL FRAMEWORK TO PROMOTE TOGOLESE CRAFTS
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25 Oct, 2019
Read MoreAFRICAN ENTERTRAINEMENT AWARD USA DISTINGUISHES THE BISSAU-GUINEAN SINGER.
KARYNA GOMES IS THE BEST FEMALE ARTIST PALOP 2019
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25 Oct, 2019
Read MoreTHE WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S INSTITUTE OF GUINEA-BISSAU WANTS TO MAKE KNOWLEDGE OF THE WOMEN IN THE CURRENT GOVERNMENT
BISSAU-GUINEAN POLITICAL WOMEN TALK ABOUT THE NEED FOR GENDER EQUALITY AND EQUITY
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24 Oct, 2019
Read MoreNIGER WILL HOST FROM NOVEMBER 29 TO DECEMBER 8, 2019 IN NIAMEY THE 11TH EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S CRAFTS SHOW (SAFEM)
SELECTED THEME: “WOMEN'S CRAFTS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP: INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT”.
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23 Oct, 2019
Read MoreBEIJING (1995) + 25: BENIN REVIEWS ACTIONS IN FAVOR OF BENINESE WOMEN
THE EMPOWERMENT OF BENINESE WOMEN AT THE HEART OF PROTESTS
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23 Oct, 2019
Read MoreCREATION OF THE NETWORK OF WOMEN LEADERS IN BENIN
THE PLATFORM 50 MILLION AFRICAN WOMEN TALK TO EACH OTHER IS AN OPPORTUNITY OFFERED TO WOMEN IN THE WOMEN LEADERS NETWORK OF BENIN
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23 Oct, 2019
Read MoreSILVATIANA ARMANDO INDI, A YOUNG GIRL FROM BISSAU FROM GUINEA HOLDS THE POSITION OF PRIME MINISTER FOR A FEW HOURS.
SILVATIANA ARMANDO INDI OPENED THE WEEKLY MEETING OF MINISTERS.
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23 Oct, 2019
Read MoreTHE OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF THE ACTIVITIES OF THE 11TH EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S CRAFTS SHOW (SAFEM) IN NIAMEY.
THIS 11TH EDITION SCHEDULED FROM 29 NOVEMBER TO 8 DECEMBER 2019 NEXT AT THE PALAIS DU 29 JUILLET DE NIAMEY
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22 Oct, 2019
Read MoreLAUNCH OF ACTIVITIES OF THE 50 MILLION AFRICAN WOMEN SPEAK OUT PLATFORM PROJECT IN GUINEA BISSAU
ECOWAS SUPPORTS WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS IN GUINEA BISSAU
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18 Oct, 2019
Read MoreRURAL WOMEN'S DAY (JFR) 2019: BENIN CELEBRATES THE MERIT OF RURAL WOMEN
RURAL WOMEN'S DAY (JFR) 2019: BENIN CELEBRATES THE MERIT OF RURAL WOMEN
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17 Oct, 2019
Read MoreI NATIONAL YOUTH FORUM CABO VERDE
YOUTH CONNEKT CABO VERDE - MINDELO
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16 Oct, 2019
Read MoreBENIN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE GIRL 2019: THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHILDREN'S COUNCILS OF BENIN (ANACEB) CARRIES THE MESSAGE OF GIRLS
BENIN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE GIRL 2019: THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHILDREN'S COUNCILS OF BENIN (ANACEB) CARRIES THE MESSAGE OF GIRLS
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16 Oct, 2019
Read MoreINTERNATIONAL RURAL WOMEN'S DAY IN CAPE VERDE
ICIEG, FAO and UN Women Cape Verde bring together rural women from Santa Catarina de Santiago
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14 Oct, 2019
Read MoreENTREPRENEURSHIP CONTEST IN CAPE VERDE. WOMEN WERE THE BIG WINNERS
New technology projects
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13 Oct, 2019
Read MoreMESSAGE FROM THE MINISTER OF SOCIAL AFFAIRS AND MICROFINANCE OF BENIN
MESSAGE FROM THE MINISTER OF SOCIAL AFFAIRS AND MICROFINANCE OF BENIN