Entrepreneurship Events in Africa: October 8-12, 2012

ON Baraza
Tuesday, 9 October 2012

ON Baraza is held exclusively for the leaders of Omidyar Network’s Africa-based and Africa-focused partner organizations. Like all Omidyar Network human capital events, ON Baraza allows attendees to participate in structured conversations about common challenges, benefit from peer learning and networking, consult with functional experts, and use structured time to reflect on the state of their organization.

Entrepreneurship in Africa Summit
Wednesday, 10 October 2012

Omidyar Network, in collaboration with Monitor Group and African Leadership Network, will convene more than 350 of Africa’s preeminent business, government, and thought leaders to explore the state of entrepreneurship on the continent and share the initial results of Monitor’s pan-African research study on the sector.

African Leadership Network Annual Gathering
Thursday, 10-13 October 2012

The most dynamic new generation of leaders in Africa will assemble in Accra for stimulating discussions about innovative responses to challenges and opportunities in Africa’s journey to prosperity. For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/Q8HvH6

Africa Awards for Entrepreneurship
Thursday, 11 October 2012

The Africa Awards for Entrepreneurship will recognize and award business leaders who serve as role models to Africa’s aspiring entrepreneurs and who demonstrate business excellence, innovation and profitability. Since its inception, the Awards have attracted more than 7,000 applications from African businesses and awarded prizes of over $1.4 million to 25 leading companies. Omidyar Network is proud to be a long-standing sponsor of the Awards. For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/SkOVIX