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It's #OpportunityTuesday! Do you know about the Echoing Green Fellowship? (Over $80,000 in Seed Funding) It is now commonsense knowledge that Africa is bearing the brunt of several global systemic crises, including the Climate and Waste crises. However, instead of dwelling on the continent's problems, today we especially encourage African Innovators and Entrepreneurs working on SOLUTIONS in the CleanTech, Waste Management and Circular Economy spaces to consider the Echoing Green Fellowship. The Echoing Green Fellowship offers a transformative opportunity for Waste and Circular Economy Innovators in Africa. Through its comprehensive program, it equips emerging leaders with essential skills for success and provides crucial mental and emotional well-being support tailored to the entrepreneurial journey. Fellows also gain access to expert resources, including seed funding in the form of recoverable grants, and benefit from a supportive community that spans regions and industries. Pro-bono support from leading professionals and connections to experienced business leaders dedicated to global social change add further value to this Fellowship. For African innovators with a vision for positive environmental impact, the Echoing Green Fellowship could be a steppingstone to growth and greater entrepreneurial success. Learn more & Apply for the Echoing Green Fellowship: https://lnkd.in/euubXrjX Visit TelioGreen on www.teliogreen.shop #OpportunityTuesday #Opportunities #FundingOpportunities #OpportunitiesforAfricans #CircularEconomy #EchoingGreen

🌍 Exciting News! 🌟 🤝 Collaboration for Impact Measurement 📊 In the realm of CSOs and social economy enterprises, recognizing the significance of impact measurement is just the first step. The real challenge lies in establishing durable structures or toolkits, as well as accessing consultants for this crucial task. 🚀 Stepping Up: Reach for Change, in partnership with Social Economy Ukraine and Civic Alliance - Latvia, has taken the initiative to tackle this challenge head-on. We are thrilled to announce the launch of our groundbreaking project aimed at fortifying our countries' ecosystems with the skills to measure and manage impact effectively. 💡 Empowering Change: With generous support from the Nordic Council, this project is set to pave the way for sustainable impact measurement practices. From fostering replicable frameworks to training professionals in impact measurement and management, we're committed to making impactful changes. 🗓️ Journey Ahead: Our journey has just begun! This transformative project is slated to continue its mission until February 2024, fostering a ripple effect of positive change throughout our communities. So, stay tuned! Join us in this remarkable venture towards impactful change! 🌱🌏 #ImpactMeasurement #socialeconomy #socialentrepreneurship #SEAP

The Africa Climate Tech 50 is HolonIQ 's annual list of the 50 promising Climate Tech. Is focused on identifying young, fast-growing and innovative climate tech start-ups across Africa.Is aligned to the Global Climate Landscape, an Open-Source Taxonomy that maps the global climate tech economy. Our partner SeaH4 PTY Ltd is on the list which shows our intention to provide solutions in marine decarbonisation. We are proud of the recognition. Right timing. #maritimedecarbonisation #marineindustry #decarbonisation #biofuels #netzero #greenvoyage2050 #sustainability #sustainablefuel #globalclimate #climatetech #climatechange #climateaction Namibian Ports Authority - Namport International Maritime Organization Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping Isabella Cortzen Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) Hakey Tjizumaue johannes bochdalofsky

Huge thanks to University of Oxford Rhodes House for the lively screening last month of For Tomorrow, a full length documentary on the power of grassroots innovation directed by An Tran. The questions and insights pushed us to think about how this evolves from here. Now that we UNDP UNDP Accelerator Labs are learning to see this kind of innovation, how do we amplify it? How do we diffuse it? How do we learn from frugal problem solvers around the world to trigger action? For those interested to support Emmanuel in his innovation efforts in Sierra Leone: https://lnkd.in/dip2S5Cd

Breaking new grounds in research on Indigenous knowledge and entrepreneurship in Africa Riding on the wings of Indigenous knowledge, I am privileged to be leading a continental initiative to study how to unlock sustainable solutions for employment and entrepreneurship for African youths in Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, and Uganda in the first instance. This project is located within the ongoing discourses on the politics of knowledge production and decolonization. Against the backdrop of the systematic marginalization of the valuable insights and wisdom of Indigenous communities across Africa, there have been missed opportunities for sustainable growth and development. Yet, as we argued in a recent paper file:///C:/Users/samuelojooloruntoba/Downloads/978-3-031-37442-5.pdf, (see chapter 2),  African intellectuals have spent considerable time responding to theories and methods from elsewhere and that it is time we started embracing the enduring wisdom of Indigenous traditions and their forward-thinking applications through amplifying the voices of Africans in formal and informal settings. This project transcends epistemic disobedience as it seeks to assert African agency in rediscovering, reasserting and recentering the neglected voices of African elders, traditional knowledge holders, youths, women and men on issues of Indigenous approaches to entrepreneurship in Africa. The achieve these objectives, the African Indigenous Knowledge Research Network has been formed (AIKRN)  as  a network of university research centers, Indigenous institutions and Indigenous communities and Non- Governmental Organizations (NGOs) that currently span across Benin Republic, Botswana, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, and Uganda https://lnkd.in/eV7ie_yT  By taking a decolonial approach focused on co-creation of knowledge through direct engagement with communities, the African Indigenous Knowledge Research Network will reinforce existing initiatives on the application of Indigenous knowledge on sustainable livelihoods, and also help preserve and amplify Indigenous knowledge while identifying promising areas for youth entrepreneurship and employment in various sectors. If you are interested in making a difference through original research on Indigenous knowledge and its application to sustainable livelihood, you are welcome to apply for membership of the African Indigenous Knowledge Research Network, https://lnkd.in/eV7ie_yT  Thank you, Mastercard Foundation for being such a great partner on various initiatives aimed at unlocking the massive potentials and opportunities for transformational development in Africa. Thank you, Carleton University for providing a home to carry out this project. Thank you, our valuable partners across Africa for being part of this exciting journey to make a difference in the lives of our people.      

The African 🌍 climate tech sector is thriving, with $3.4 billion invested since 2019. In 2023, a third of investments in African startups went to climate tech, maintaining a resilient $1 billion investment flow. As we continue to invest and learn from the best entrepreneurs, we remain dedicated to advancing the climate resilience ecosystem. Here are three reports we published this year: 👉 Investing in Climate Tech Innovation in Africa: In the past year, we received over 3,000 pitch decks from inspiring climate tech innovators seeking investment to grow their ventures in Africa. We analyzed this pipeline and included insights into the sectors, technologies, target users, geographies, founder characteristics, funding trends, and exit paths of climate ventures in Africa: https://lnkd.in/eEmr_xqz. 👉 Our Investment Thesis: This thesis focuses on backing game-changing startups building a climate-resilient future in Africa. The fund invests in three verticals: Fintech for Climate Resilience, Sustainable Livelihoods, and Climate-Smart Essential Services. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dSqSaK6H 👉 The Catalyst Fund Impact Report: 2022. In this impact report, we reflect on seven years of the Catalyst Fund and explore how the entrepreneurs in our portfolio are enabling a more resilient future for vulnerable communities in emerging markets: https://lnkd.in/dc49BD9M Which other reports have you enjoyed reading this year? Share with us in the comments below! Maelis Carraro Maxime Bayen, Karen Serem Waithaka, Keeya-Lee Ayre, Malika Anand, Rasima Swarup, Peter Ndichu, Wairimu Gitahi, Javier Linares, Ngetha Mwangi, Gabriel Abagalana, Seth Charles Mkisi, Franc Kamugyisha, Ashley Immanuel

Africa’s Blue Economy: Insights from the Ocean Innovation Africa Summit The 5th OCEAN INNOVATION AFRICA Summit, held in Cape Town from February 20 to 22, brought together industry experts, stakeholders, investors, and innovators united by a common goal – to accelerate progress towards a sustainable blue economy in Africa. Over three days, the summit featured plenary sessions and breakout workshops aimed at fostering collaboration and addressing shared challenges. At the Millennium Institute, we support governments and organizations in designing strategies that lead to measurable progress in wellbeing and sustainability transitions. In this context, our goal is to apply systems thinking and system dynamics modelling to explore the nexus between the Blue Economy and National Development Goals to inform Sustainable Ocean Planning initiatives. #blueeconomy #sustainabledevelopment #sdgs2030 #systemsthinking #systemdynamics

The national mindset change campaign spearheaded by President Dr. Mokgweetsi Masisi serves as a rallying call for citizens to unite behind a shared vision of progress and prosperity. By recognizing the pivotal role of mindset in shaping individual actions and societal outcomes, the campaign highlights the transformative power of embracing new perspectives and attitudes. As Botswana embarks on the Reset Agenda to address critical challenges and stimulate innovation, the conference seeks to unpack the fundamental principles underlying mindset change and its implications for organizational performance and culture. By fostering a culture of innovation, self- worth, and entrepreneurship, organizations can unlock untapped talents and capabilities, nurturing a high-performance culture conducive to growth and success.