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

Transformify

At the same time, 75% of all university graduates in Kenya and Nigeria are likely to be unemployed for up to 5 years after graduation. Most young people can’t afford to study abroad without government subsidies or scholarships. Kenya: Youth Fund Targets Young People in Business Start-Up Loans Plan.

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Founders Interview: Atlas Group London – ConstructionTech Transforming Healthcare

The Startup Magazine

Governments are prioritizing healthcare projects now, more than ever. Maha : In 2014, we visited the Kakuma Refugee Camp in Northern Kenya as part of a Gates Foundation/United Nations led initiative to build schools & clinics for the community. What is the key question you are addressing?

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10 Amazing Microfinance Success Stories

YoungUpstarts

In two years she has hired eight full-time employees, secured lucrative government contracts, and is able to support seven households besides her own in Amman. SHARE Micro Finance Limited, India. Joyce Wafukho, Kenya. After five years of being turned down by lenders, she approached the Kenya Women Finance Trust for a $680 loan.

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37 Entrepreneurs Explain Why They Started Their Businesses

Hearpreneur

I never want renters to find themselves in my situation – scared, displaced and worried about my finances. I had previously worked at an executive level in the government, specialising in international relations. Karibu Markets began after a trip I took to Kenya in early 2014. Thanks to Eric Narcisco, Effective Coverage ! #18)