OUR IMPACT
PILLARS
Our interventions, activities, and programme are executed in line with our commitment to engendering sustainable development across seven broad impact pillars.
Research, Policy
& Advocacy
Deploy extensive and insightful research to drive thought leadership and influence the policy and regulatory landscape to create a business-enabling
environment that spurs business growth and development for entrepreneurs in Africa.
Partnerships, Networking
& Linkages to Local and
International Markets
Enhance entrepreneurs’ capacity
to scale and thrive by building
mutually beneficial partnerships
within TEF’s larger network of
mentors, investors, partners,
alumni, and peers.
7 IMPACT PILLARS
Leadership & Lifelong Development
Equip Entrepreneurs with technical and soft skills, including leadership skills, business
management knowledge, tools,
relationships, and expertise that
make them better business
owners and managers
Economic Growth
& Poverty Eradication
Contribute to the continental
drive to eradicate poverty and, ultimately, shape the pace and pattern of economic development across communities in Africa’s 54
countries.
Job Creation &
Sustainable Livelihood
Ensure job creation and reduce
the rate of unemployment in
Africa by supporting 10,000
entrepreneurs across the
continent to create 1 million jobs
within 10 years.
Innovation &
Technology
Leverage technology through
TEFConnect and support entrepreneurs in embedding technology to spur business growth, especially in this age and time, when digital innovation is opening new opportunities and shaping global realities.
Sustainable Businesses
Improve entrepreneurs’ ability to build and nurture
long-term businesses founded on sustainable practices.