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

Transformify

Reaching out to new markets and opportunities requires skills, experience, and networks that are usually developed by those who have studied abroad. million and unemployment rate of just 3.4%, Rwanda is close to the top of the list. Most young people can’t afford to study abroad without government subsidies or scholarships.

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The Gender Issue Part II

thebarefootvc

On my trip to Rwanda last year I wrote a blog post on why I thought diversity in general was important. Successful companies grow out of an ecosystem and network of support, and that includes mentors, investors and role models. And everyone, including the most successful serial entrepreneurs, can benefit from these networks.