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WIDU Entrepreneurs Honored During a Visit of MPDC And International Organizations Representatives in Togo
2024-04-23
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 Awards Tunisia
WIDU Celebrates Tunisian SMEs to mark The Official Launch of Its Second Phase
2024-04-12
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.
Promote
WIDU takes part in PROMOTE 2024 alongside the German Cooperation in Cameroon
2024-03-26
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.
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WIDU took part in the Africa Research Innovation Commercialization Summit 2024
2024-03-18
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.
WIDU Awards Tunisia
The first edition of the WIDU awards in Tunisia is taking place this month
2024-02-20
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.
Coaches team in Togo
WIDU coaching in Cameroon, Ghana and Togo is taking a break but will return soon
2024-01-24
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.
Une célébration décontractée a été organisée en l'honneur des entrepreneurs distingués, conclue par la découpe collective d'un gâteau. Copyright : WIDU Kenya
14 Outstanding Kenyan Entrepreneurs Receive WIDU Award Kenya 2023
2024-01-10
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.
Innopreneurs Days 2023
Women's Entrepreneurship in the Spotlight: WIDU Organizes a Workshop on Market Access for Tunisian Entrepreneurs
2023-12-12
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.
The panelists: Moderator Fridah Kibuko, Emmanuel Nomafo, Lead Advisor on Private Sector Development and Innovation at SCIO-Network, Wolfram Zunzer Head of Programme WIDU Africa, WIDU Advisor Georg Koeppinghoff, Florence Mogere, entrepreneur and founder of Nyota Limited as well as Mavis Owuso-Gyamfi, Executive Vice President of the African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET)
WIDU panel discussion on Access to Finance for African MSMEs
2023-11-29
Experts discussed financing and training options for African micro and small enterprises (MSMEs) and what role the African diaspora can play in this.
Invitation to WIDU.africa hosted panel discussion "enhancing Access to Finance and Skills for African SME's together with the diaspora" in Berlin
Register for WIDU.africa Panel Discussion at Africa Start-up Connect Week
2023-11-22
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 Awards Cameroon
Cameroon Celebrates Its First WIDU Awards Ceremony
2023-11-22
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.
WIDU Togo Awards - Group Picture
The First Edition of the WIDU Togo Awards
2023-10-11
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.
Hackathon - 3
Quarterly Update of WIDU Kenya - July to September 2023
2023-10-04
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.
Hackathon - 1
WIDU Beneficiaries selected for Incubation Program
2023-09-18
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.
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Micro-entrepreneurs in Togo trained on the FANEPIA approach
2023-08-25
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 ToT Workshop - Coaches
WIDU Kenya Facilitated ToT Workshop for Business Coaches
2023-08-22
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.
GIZ WIDU.africa project lead Wolfram Zunzer participated in GRFID panel discussion
Quarterly Update of WIDU Kenya April to June 2023
2023-07-04
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.
Last Thursday, 15 Ghanaian entrepreneurs received an award and prizes for their achievements through their participation in WIDU.africa – a project by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
Outstanding Ghanaian entrepreneurs receive WIDU Award Ghana 2023
2023-07-03
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.africa project lead Wolfram Zunzer at IFAD GRFID 2023 summit: He holds a microfone in his hand and talks to the audience
WIDU Highlights Role of Remittances in Advancing SDG’s at IFAD Summit
2023-06-16
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).
Florence Mogere, WIDU entrepreneur and owner of Nyota Limited, talks to German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. Copyright: WIDU.africa
Speaking One on One With The German Chancellor Olaf Scholz - Interview
2023-05-16
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz visited Kenya's capital Nairobi on 5 May 2023. WIDU entrepreneurs Florence Mogere and Kevin Sanya had the opportunity to participate in an event that was organized by the German embassy in Nairobi. They were two of only a few people from the audience who had opportunity to directly talk to Mr Scholz. We have met them for an interview
WIDU entrepreneur and owner of Nyota Limited Forence Mogere asks Olaf Scholz her question. Copyright: Bundesregierung/Denzel
“It was a lifetime opportunity”
2023-05-09
During his recent visit to Ethiopia and Kenya, Olaf Scholz met with young entrepreneurs at an event organized by the German Embassy in Nairobi. The audience also included entrepreneurs supported by the WIDU.africa project of the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, who were given the opportunity to ask the German Chancellor their questions directly.
WIDU Kenya celebrates the Women's History Month
WIDU Kenya - Quarter updates
2023-04-06
The WIDU Partner Quarterly Update showcases the highlights from January to March 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.
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WIDU launches second Local Call: #FoodSecurityKenya
2023-03-29
WIDU Kenya launches a second Local Call: #FoodSecurity to support micro, small and medium enterprises contributing to a sustainable, inclusive, and resilient recovery of #agriculture and #foodsystems.
FODEBAF
Participation of WIDU Cameroon to the First edition of the FODEBAF
2023-03-28
The Economic Forum for the Development of Bafoussam (FODEBAF) organized by the Mayor of the city of Bafoussam was held from 7 to 10 March 2023, covering the theme of "Diaspora and development: how to integrate territorial dynamics in the light of decentralization".
WIDU Training of Coaches with DOT Ethiopia
New Coaching Organisation in Ethiopia
2023-03-23
WIDU and Digital Opportunity Trust (DOT) Ethiopia kick-off partnership