http://africa.gew2009.org Just another WordPress weblog Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:26:55 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 en hourly 1 http://africa.gew2009.org/11/10/gew-to-help-empower-ugandans-to-start-their-own-businesses/ http://africa.gew2009.org/11/10/gew-to-help-empower-ugandans-to-start-their-own-businesses/#comments Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:33:41 +0000 admin http://africa.gew2009.org/?p=60 How can Uganda climb up the competitiveness and productivity ladder? Uganda is participating in Global Entrepreneurship Week with an exciting array of events that tackle exactly this question and help empower young people to conquer the barriers in their country to turning an idea into reality. A theme that binds all events together is encouraging new and existing businesses to stay motivated and grow at a sustained rate. 

Many events also focus on women in entrepreneurship, with activities focused on offering hands-on advice and role models to women who might not otherwise have the courage to begin their own business. A Speednetworking event will also help to bring African women entrepreneurs together to share ideas.]]> http://africa.gew2009.org/11/10/gew-to-help-empower-ugandans-to-start-their-own-businesses/feed/ 0