The Official Launch of Global Entrepreneurship Week in Egypt commenced this afternoon with an innovation and Policy Conference held in Cairo. The Middle East Council for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (MCSBE) are once again co-ordinating events in Egypt for Global Entrepreneurship Week commencing this afternoon with a keynote address from the Minister of Trade and Industry and SFD Secretary General.

The Global Entrepreneurship Week events began with a high level panel discussion with aim to encourage entrepreneurship initiatives in Egypt whilst celebrating the achievements and successes of existing Egyptian entrepreneurs. A Business networking event was also conducted followed by dinner at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Cairo.

The objectives of the events for Entrepreneurship Week in Egypt are to; create more awareness of entrepreneurship among young Egyptians whilst fostering entrepreneurship networks, boost the entrepreneurship culture in the country and to mobilize partners to support entrepreneurial activity.

As part of this Global initiative, the MCSBE will act as a coordinator to the Weeks’ activities, in partnership with strategic partners; the Egyptian Junior Business Association (EJB) and the Industrial Modernization Center (IMC), and the Social Fund for Development (SFD). The aim this year is to reach potential and young entrepreneurs from various age groups in the different governorates. Over 25 events will be taking place in 7 different governates over the coming week and will involve Universities, Government agencies, the Public sector and Business Associations.

For more informations see http://www.unleashingideas.org/egypt