Transformify

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Commenced in July 2017, The Youth Enterprise Development Fund provides start-up loans to help young entrepreneurs fund their businesses at a very early stage. million and unemployment rate of just 3.4%, Rwanda is close to the top of the list. According to the fund chairman, Ronnie Osumba, the start-up market is yet to be explored.

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thebarefootvc

SEPTEMBER 1, 2009

While in Rwanda, I went on long drives, for it’s the only way to see this beautiful country. I have spent a lot of time thinking about aid to developing nations, especially after my summer working on a UNIDO (United Nations Development Organization) project in Tanzania training women entrepreneurs.

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thebarefootvc

APRIL 18, 2010

On my trip to Rwanda last year I wrote a blog post on why I thought diversity in general was important. Building out an ecosystem that gives ALL smart, talented entrepreneurs access to funding, and support for their fledgling businesses will benefit everyone in the long term.

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