Africa’s young entrepreneurs face numerous challenges while trying to start and operate their businesses. Often, their aspiration is not matched by the availability of opportunities, resources, or institutional support. As a result, most youth entrepreneurs operate necessity-driven, “survival” businesses – often informal micro- or small enterprises with limited growth potential. Creating a conducive environment that enables youth to participate meaningfully in the economy, including through entrepreneurship, is vital. The Promoting High-Growth Youth Entrepreneurship in Africa Webinar explores issues pertinent to a creating a responsive and inclusive entrepreneurship ecosystem for young people, with a focus on the regulatory environment, business development services, skills for entrepreneurship, access to finance, market access, and networks for high-growth enterprises. It aims to 

Key Objectives

• What are the systemic barriers that prevent young entrepreneurs from building scalable businesses, and what solutions can unlock their growth?
• How to bridge the aspirational gap between youth’s entrepreneurial ambitions and the actual opportunities available to them. 

Collaborating with the African Development Bank Group, Argidius Foundation, the Ministry of Innovation And Technology- Ethiopia, Google, BunAroma Specialty Coffee, Lersha the discussion will bring together voices from policy, research, investment, and entrepreneurship. 

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