Productive information session organized in collaboration with ADI
WIDU organized an information session in collaboration with Africa Designs Innovation (ADI), WIDU's technical partner in Cameroon to support entrepreneurs.
Follow-On Finance Initiative Empowers Ghanaian Entrepreneurs
WIDU & AdvansGhana launch the Follow-On Finance Initiative. Together, they seek to provide businesses with the resources needed to expand their operations.
WIDU Kenya July to September 2024 Update
In this news mailing, our team in Kenya presents activities and highlights of their project work from July to September 2024 as well as their upcoming activities.
Quarterly Update of WIDU Kenya | April to June 2024
In this news mailing, our team in Kenya presents activities and highlights of their project work from April to June 2024 as well as their upcoming activities.
WIDU is introducing a fresh new look to your dashboard!
At WIDU, we’re constantly striving to enhance your user experience. We are thrilled to announce that a series of UX improvements is now live on the plattform
WIDU.africa participation now also open to the African diaspora in Denmark and Belgium
As of now, persons from Denmark and Belgium can also register on WIDU and financially support micro and small entrepreneurs (MSMEs) in Africa.
WIDU entrepreneurs honored during a visit of MPDC and international organizations representatives in Togo
On Wednesday 03 and Thursday 04 April 2024, four WIDU entrepreneurs from the regions of Lomé, Tsévié and Atakpamé, met representatives of the MPDC (Ministry of Planning, Development and Cooperation), European Union, German Embassy, GIZ and the WIDU project team to present their entrepreneurial activities.
WIDU celebrates Tunisian SMEs to mark the official launch of its second phase
WIDU kicked off its second phase on February 29 at an event held at the Pavillon des Baies in Gammarth, in Tunis. On this occasion, a WIDU Awards ceremony was held, rewarding the outstanding entrepreneurs who participated in the first phase of the project, in 6 different categories.
WIDU takes part in PROMOTE 2024 alongside the German Cooperation in Cameroon
WIDU Cameroon project took part for the first time in the 9th edition of PROMOTE 2024, the largest economic event in Central Africa, held from February 17 to 25, 2024 at the Palais des Congrès in Yaoundé.
WIDU took part in the Africa Research Innovation Commercialization Summit 2024
The Africa Research Innovation Commercialization Summit 2024 took place on February 28, 2024 under the theme: "From Labs to Markets: Creating Viable and Inclusive Value Chains and Innovation Markets for Sustainable Socio-Economic Development". Being part of this event, WIDU witnessed insightful discussions and collaborations.
The first edition of the WIDU awards in Tunisia is taking place this month
Alongside the official launch of phase II of the WIDU.africa project, the first edition of the WIDU awards in Tunisia will be held on February 29 at Pavillon des Baies de Gammarth, in Tunis.
WIDU coaching in Cameroon, Ghana and Togo is taking a break but will return soon
As we embark on a new journey alongside the launch of phase II, WIDU.africa will suspend temporarily its coaching services in Cameroon, Ghana and Togo for approximately two months. The hiatus will aim to facilitate an extensive process of recruiting, retraining, and refreshing our coaching pool to better meet the expectations of entrepreneurs.
14 Outstanding Kenyan Entrepreneurs Receive WIDU Award Kenya 2023
The WIDU Award Kenya was held for the second time on 7 December 2023. Awards were presented in 9 categories. Moreover, 8 Regional Champions as well as 2 WIDU Coaches received Awards for their work. For the first time, the voting for the winners was public and resulted in more than 41,000 votes.
Women's Entrepreneurship in the Spotlight: WIDU Organizes a Workshop on Market Access for Tunisian Entrepreneurs
On November 30th, the WIDU project conducted a training workshop on market access for women managers and founders of micro-enterprises in Tunisia. This training session, organized as part of the “Inno‘Preneurs Days” by Redstart, aimed to explore strategic ideas and solutions to help women entrepreneurs better position their products and services in the market.
WIDU panel discussion on Access to Finance for African MSMEs
Experts discussed financing and training options for African micro and small enterprises (MSMEs) and what role the African diaspora can play in this.
Register for WIDU.africa Panel Discussion at Africa Start-up Connect Week
Deadline extended! Confirm your attendance until Sunday, 12 November 2023 to be part of our panel discussion during the Africa Start-up Connect Week: “Enhancing Access to Finance and Skills for African SMEs together with the diaspora".
WIDU Cameroon celebrates entrepreneurship through its first WIDU Awards ceremony
The first edition of the WIDU Awards in Cameroon took place on November 17th in Yaoundé, at the Fébé Hotel. A colorful ceremony rewarded 15 promising entrepreneurs in the categories of Agribusiness, Young Entrepreneurs, Green Sector, Crafts, and Innovation.
The First Edition of the WIDU Togo Awards
On October 11th, the WIDU Togo Awards took place for the first time at Hotel Petit Brussel in Lomé, honoring 12 promising entrepreneurs in the categories of Agribusiness, Young Entrepreneurs, Crafts, and Innovation.
Quarterly Update of WIDU Kenya - July to September 2023
The WIDU Kenya Quarterly Update - Quarter 3/2023 showcases the highlights from July to September 2023 and provides an overview of upcoming activities. The update is provided on a quarterly basis and we welcome contributions from our partners on any information relevant to the WIDU Kenya fraternity.
WIDU Beneficiaries selected for Incubation Program
In a groundbreaking showcase of collaborative effort and innovation, Agri Jobs for Youth in partnership with WIDU.africa joined forces in steering a Green Business Innovations for Western Kenya hackathon, implemented by the Association of Startup and SME Enablers of Kenya (ASSEK), held on the 14th and 15th of August in Kisumu, Kenya. This hackathon was designed to harness the power of Human-Centered Design to tackle pressing challenges and elevate budding entrepreneurs in the green agribusiness sector. Seven Kenyan WIDU beneficiaries were selected to join the six-week incubation training.
Mirco-entrepreneurs in Togo trained on the FANEPIA approach
In a joint pilot approach that combines measures for capacity strengthening and expanding access to financial resources, two projects - WIDU and ProFinA - have come together to provide targeted support to a group of micro-entrepreneurs.
WIDU Kenya Facilitated ToT Workshop for Business Coaches
On the 10th of August 2023, WIDU Kenya hosted a Training of Trainers (ToT) Workshop for WIDU Business Coaches. The aim of this refresher training was to deepen cross-organisational collaboration. Highlight was a joint session on integrity in business and entrepreneurship facilitated by Transparency International and GIZ Good Governance.
Quarterly Update of WIDU Kenya April to June 2023
The WIDU Partner Quarterly Update showcases the highlights from April to June 2023 and provides an overview of upcoming activities. The update is provided on a quarterly basis and we welcome contributions from our partners on any information relevant to the WIDU Kenya fraternity.
Outstanding Ghanaian entrepreneurs receive WIDU Award Ghana 2023
The WIDU Award Ghana was held for the first-time on 29th June 2023. Awards were presented in five distinct categories: Agri-Business Award, Young Entrepreneur Award, Sustainability Award, Tech Award and Female Entrepreneurship Award.
WIDU Highlights Role of Remittances in Advancing SDG’s at IFAD Summit
From the 14th to the 16th of June, WIDU.africa participated in the THREE DAY 2023 Global Forum on Remittances, Investment, and Development Summit. Wolfram Zunzer, program head of the project by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH participated in a panel discussion on pivotal role of diaspora remittances in advancing Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).