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Skills Development in Africa: How Wide is the Skills Gap?

Transformify

At the same time, 75% of all university graduates in Kenya and Nigeria are likely to be unemployed for up to 5 years after graduation. Most young people can’t afford to study abroad without government subsidies or scholarships. Silicon Lagoon: Nigeria is leading the way.

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10+ Trends: Recap of 2011 and What’s Next…

thebarefootvc

Women Rising: Microfinance institutions have known for years that women have higher repayment rates than men and that women are more likely to invest the borrowed capital back into their families and local communities. Nothing seems impossible anymore.

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Scaling Solutions to Climate Change — A review of John Doerr’s “Speed and Scale”?

Reid Hoffman

How do we achieve cooperation amongst a diverse range of governments, industries, and communities, all of whom have different and often competing interests? government’s climate-related R&D funding from $7.8 With time for effective intervention running out, where should we focus our efforts for maximum impact?

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30 Entrepreneurs Explain Why They Started Their Business

Hearpreneur

I grew up in Nigeria, and have seen up close the health and safety concerns posed by communities lacking clean toilets and running water. The 5 years that I spent working in the US were majorly governed by 2 things: Work and Cooking. 20- Add value to the global human community. Don’t forget to join our #IamCEO Community.

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50+ Entrepreneurs Explain How They Came Up With Their Business Name

Hearpreneur

When I returned to Nigeria from Germany looking to create a dedicated (online) hotel booking agency for Nigerians, I wanted my company to communicate in the simplest terms possible what our value proposition was. We are committed to delivering affordable and convenient bookings to our customers anywhere in Nigeria.

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Effects of the Post Brexit UK Immigration Rules on its Economy

The Startup Magazine

The graduate visa in the UK makes it more attractive to non-EU migrants, and we continue to see an influx of students from India, Nigeria, China, and other countries. Impact on Education The new immigration law in the UK is bound to have a continued impact on the university and wider economic sector.

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Why International Startups Love NY, and NY VCs Love International Startups

David Teten

Strikingly, there are now several state and city government programs specifically designed to make it easier for non-Americans to found companies in NYC. In addition to this, the NYC government recently entered into a partnership with B.New York City , a Dutch co-working space. Colorado and Massachusetts have similar programs.