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Skills Development in Africa: How Wide is the Skills Gap?

Transformify

Zambia’s government has recognised the need of skills development training and opportunities for the university graduates. In 2012, the government rolled out projects aiming to create 750 000 jobs and to address the youth unemployment. However, no emphasis has been put on skill development training programs and continuous education.

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Innovation from Parts Unknown

deal architect

Inspired by Anthony Bourdain’s travels, innovations from various parts of the world we don’t usually expect innovation from Wushu Painting – Malaysia High-tech camel racing – UAE Global Video Blogger – Dennis Howlett Wi-fi Hopping – Zambia Raspberry Pi -. Innovative Business Uses of Technology'

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5 Questions for a CEO: Brett Jacobsen, Mount Vernon Presbyterian School

Jeff Hilimire

In this context, Mount Vernon students in 1st grade reimagined “How might we redesign a MARTA bus stop” or 2nd graders building a prototype out of used candy wrappers to create a durable, sustainable raincoat for their counterparts in Zambia or high school students addressing issues in Atlanta (poverty, genetically modified organisms, or limited, land (..)

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3 Big Lessons From African Entrepreneurs

YoungUpstarts

In Uganda and Zambia it’s as low as 15% saying it would stop them starting a business , whereas in the US this figure stands at 34%. It’s hardly a surprise then that according to the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor, African entrepreneurs score very highly on the self-confidence scale. But why is this?

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My Water Pilgrimage:

Austin Startup

Almost half of its working-age population are unemployed, and the latest United Nations Human Development Index ranks Nepal at #144 out of 188 countries, coming in behind Cambodia (#143), Zambia (#139), and Iraq (#121). The water project is located at Mahendrajhadi VDC #8 Ward of Sindhuli province, which is an 8-hour “drive” from Kathmandu.

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16 Entrepreneurs Reveal What Entrepreneurship Means to Them

Hearpreneur

Thanks to Mawano Kambeu, Dot Com Zambia. There is nothing more rewarding than making a huge accomplishment and being able to say, “I did that.” You will find success in loving your work and communicating that passion.

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15 Entrepreneurs Share Why They Love What They Do

Hearpreneur

We’re one of the only tech social enterprises in Zambia, where 2 million youth are unemployed. Photo Credit: Dimitri Zakharov. I love being an entrepreneur because it gives you the freedom to impact people in completely unique ways.