Driving Women Entrepreneurship in Africa: A High-Level Reception Hosted by the Tony Elumelu Foundation
On Monday, July 15, the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) hosted the United States Presidential Advisory Council on Africa Diaspora Engagement (PAC-ADE) at a gathering of key players from the private and public sectors, creative entrepreneurs, and development partners. The focus? Driving women entrepreneurship across Africa.
The Event Highlights
The gathering included notable #TEFAlumni who shared compelling success stories catalysed by TEF’s interventions. These alumni offered unique insights into the growth opportunities and challenges faced by women entrepreneurs in Africa.
Commitment to Empowering Women
The event underscored a strong commitment to empowering women entrepreneurs. Discussions centred on fostering an enabling environment, access to capital, and the role of mentorship in supporting women-led businesses.
Key Discussions and Insights
Participants explored strategies to enhance the impact of entrepreneurship on economic development, particularly through the lens of gender equity. The intersection of innovation, technology, and inclusive growth was a central theme, highlighting the pivotal role of women in shaping Africa’s economic future.
Looking Ahead
As the Tony Elumelu Foundation continues to champion entrepreneurship and empower women across Africa, the event marked a significant milestone in fostering collaboration and driving actionable initiatives.
Watch the Event Recap
For an in-depth look at the event and insights from key speakers, watch the video below;
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About The Tony Elumelu Foundation
The Tony Elumelu Foundation is the leading philanthropy empowering a new generation of African entrepreneurs, driving poverty eradication, catalysing job creation across all 54 African countries, and ensuring inclusive economic empowerment. Since the launch of the TEF Entrepreneurship Programme in 2015, the Foundation has trained over 1.5 million young Africans on its digital hub, TEFConnect, and disbursed nearly USD$100 million in direct funding to 18,000 African women and men, who have collectively created over 400,000 direct and indirect jobs. The Foundation’s mission is rooted in Africapitalism, which positions the private sector, and most importantly entrepreneurs, as the catalyst for the social and economic development of the African continent.
