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Ethiopia Inaugurates Global Entrepreneurship Week to Boost Innovation and Economic Progress

Addis Ababa, November 18, 2024 – The Entrepreneurship Development Institute, in partnership with the Ministry of Labor and Skills, officially launched the Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) under the theme “Entrepreneurship is for every one.”

Hon. Muferihat Kamil, Minister of Labor and Skills, underscored the pivotal role of entrepreneurship in utilizing untapped resources and fostering a knowledge-based economy. She reaffirmed the ministry’s dedication to cultivating a conducive environment for entrepreneurs and promoting inclusive development. Key initiatives, including district-level innovation competitions and the “Semer Camp” program, have supported over 3,000 entrepreneurs in showcasing their innovations and preparing for market entry.

The guest of honor, Dr. Belete Molla, Minister of Innovation and Technology, highlighted the significance of technology-driven entrepreneurship for sustainable economic growth and called for the establishment of supportive policies to further enable this sector.

Dr. Hussen Hassen, Director General of the Entrepreneurship Development Institute, noted that ongoing efforts have begun to show promising results, including the empowerment of technical and vocational institutions to generate independent revenue.

The GEW Ethiopia is set to be celebrated from November 18-27, 2024, with exhibitions, panel discussions, and various events aimed at advancing entrepreneurship nationwide.

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የንግድ ሥራ ፈጠራ የባከኑ ሃብቶችን አሟጦ ለመጠቀምና ዕውቀት መር ኢኮኖሚ ለመገንባት ሚናው የላቀ መሆኑን የስራና ክህሎት ሚኒስትር ሙፈሪሃት ካሚል ገለጹ።

የሥራና ክህሎት ሚኒስቴር ከኢንተርፕረነርሺፕ ልማት ኢንስቲትዩት ጋር ያዘጋጁትና በሀገር አቀፍ ደረጃ የሚከበረው የኢንተርፕረነርሺፕ ሳምንት መካሄድ ጀምሯል።

በመድረኩ ላይ ንግግር ያደረጉት የስራና ክህሎት ሚኒስትር ሙፈሪሃት ካሚል፤ የንግድ ሥራ ፈጣሪዎች የባከኑ ሃብቶችን አሟጦ ለመጠቀምና ዕውቀት መር ኢኮኖሚ ለመገንባት ወሳኝ መሆኑን ገልጸዋል።

የስራ ፈጠራን በመላ ሀገሪቱ ለማስፋፋት ባለፉት ሁለት ዓመታት በርካታ ተግባራት መከናወናቸውን አስታውሰው በቀጣይም ተጠናክሮ ይቀጥላል ብለዋል።

ኢንተርፕርነርሺፕ የአገራትን የኢኮኖሚ ታሪክ የመቀየር አቅሙ ከፍተኛ መሆኑን ጠቅሰው፣ ዕውቀት መር ኢኮኖሚ ለመገንባት ለንግድ ስራ ፈጣሪዎች ምቹ ከባቢ መፍጠር አስፈላጊ መሆኑን አንስተዋል።

ለዚህ ደግሞ የመንግስት ጥረት ቀጣይነት የሚኖረው መሆኑን አረጋግጠው በየደረጃው ያሉ ባለድርሻ አካላት በቅንጅት ሊሰሩ ይገባል ብለዋል።

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GEW 2024 opening ceremony

GEW 2024
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“Entrepreneurship is for Everyone!”

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Countdown Alert! Only 2 Days Left for Global Entrepreneurship Week 2024!

Get ready to celebrate ! This November, join us in celebrating the spirit of innovation and growth. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, seasoned business owner, or simply curious, there’s something for everyone because

“Entrepreneurship is for Everyone!”

Register now to be part of GEW 2024!

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The next great entrepreneur is out there!

Turn an idea into a business. Create jobs. Grow the economy. Change the way we live, work, and play.

Will it be YOU?
An entrepreneur with an idea can change the world. Start your journey today.

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A special message from Jonathan Ortmans, President of the Global Entrepreneurship Network:

"Join us in celebrating innovation, empowering entrepreneurs, and shaping the future. Let's make Global Entrepreneurship Week 2024 unforgettable!"

🚀 Be part of the global movement! Participate in events, share ideas, and connect with change makers.

📅 Save the date: November 18–26, 2024.

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Countdown Alert! Only 3 Days Left for Global Entrepreneurship Week 2024!

📅 Dates: November 18–26, 2024

Theme: Entrepreneurship is for Everyone

📍 Location: Ethiopia, organized by the Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI) in collaboration with the Ministry of Labor and Skills.

Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) 2024 is a worldwide celebration that empowers over 10 million entrepreneurs in 200 countries. This year's theme highlights the inclusivity of entrepreneurship, ensuring people from all backgrounds can participate and thrive.

What to Expect:

◈ #Workshops
◈ #Networking opportunities
◈ #Panel discussions
◈ #Skill-building sessions to help both new and established entrepreneurs grow their businesses


Don't miss this incredible opportunity to learn, connect, and innovate!

Register now to join GEW 2024! Register Here

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🌍✨ Countdown Alert! Only 4 Days Left for Global Entrepreneurship Week 2024!

Get ready to celebrate ! This November, join us in celebrating the spirit of innovation and growth. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, seasoned business owner, or simply curious, there’s something for everyone because

“Entrepreneurship is for Everyone!”

Register now to be part of GEW 2024!

Register here 👉 Register

#GEW2024 #EntrepreneurshipWeek #Innovation #EDI #EntrepreneurshipForEveryone

🌍✨ Countdown Alert! Only 5 Days Left for Global Entrepreneurship Week 2024!

Get ready to celebrate ! This November, join us in celebrating the spirit of innovation and growth. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, seasoned business owner, or simply curious, there’s something for everyone because

“Entrepreneurship is for Everyone!”

Register now to be part of GEW 2024!

Register here 👉 Register


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Global Entrepreneurship Week 2024: A National Celebration of Innovation and Inclusion in Ethiopia

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) 2024, a prominent global initiative dedicated to fostering innovation and empowering entrepreneurs, will be celebrated in Ethiopia from November 18 to November 27. Organized by the Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI) in collaboration with the Ministry of Labor and Skills (MoLS), GEW 2024 aims to promote inclusivity within the entrepreneurial ecosystem under the theme, "Entrepreneurship is for Everyone." This theme underscores the importance of providing opportunities and resources to entrepreneurs from all backgrounds, ensuring equitable access to the tools needed for success.

The week-long celebration will feature a diverse array of events designed to engage participants from all sectors of Ethiopia’s entrepreneurial community. These events will include high-level policy discussions, training sessions, exhibitions, recognition, and networking opportunities. They will also offer a platform for recognition and knowledge sharing, with the goal of inspiring entrepreneurs and connecting them with industry leaders, investors, and decision-makers.

Regional and National Kickoff

The GEW 2024 celebrations officially began on November, 2024, with a series of activities held at both regional and national levels. These initiatives have been designed to promote entrepreneurship across the country, encouraging the development of innovative business ideas and facilitating collaboration among Ethiopia's diverse entrepreneurial communities.

Throughout the course of GEW 2024, key events will bring together entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, and experts to discuss critical issues related to the future of entrepreneurship in Ethiopia and across Africa. The events will feature exhibitions showcasing cutting-edge products, technologies, and services, as well as training sessions that provide valuable skills and insights for entrepreneurs looking to grow their businesses in a rapidly evolving market.

Invitation to Participate

GEW 2024 is open to a wide range of participants, from aspiring entrepreneurs to established business owners and policymakers. The event provides a unique opportunity for individuals to engage in meaningful discussions, broaden their networks, and gain valuable insights into the entrepreneurial landscape.

All interested parties are encouraged to attend and actively participate in the events scheduled throughout the week.

For more information about the full schedule of events, please follow the official channels of the Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI) and the Ministry of Labor and Skills (MoLS).

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At the EDI booth, attendees explored a range of programs, including Entrepreneurship Training Workshops (ETW), Women Entrepreneurship Training (WET), and employability enhancement initiatives. EDI representatives emphasized how these training programs equip graduates with the skills to succeed in today’s job market, as well as prepare them to launch and grow their own businesses.

As an institution that bridges the gap between education and employment, EDI also showcased its Centers of Excellence in Entrepreneurship (CoEEs) and provided insights into its role in building partnerships and supporting SMEs. during the expo, EDI reaffirmed its commitment to empowering graduates with the entrepreneurial skills needed to thrive in a competitive job market.

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EDI Participates in 5th National Career Expo, Showcasing Opportunities for Graduates


Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – November, 2024

The Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI) proudly participated in the 5th National Career Expo, organized by Dereja.com in partnership with the Ministry of Labor and Skills, the Mastercard Foundation, and EthioJobs. Held at the Millennium Hall in Addis Ababa from November 6-7, this year’s expo aimed to connect 30,000 graduates with 300 employers across various industries, strengthening career pathways for Ethiopia's youth.

This two-day event is part of a broader initiative by Dereja, the Mastercard Foundation, and EthioJobs, which has successfully linked over 90,000 graduates to employment opportunities over the past five years. EDI’s participation highlighted its dedication to supporting Ethiopia’s entrepreneurial ecosystem and providing attendees with information on its comprehensive entrepreneurship support programs.

The safeguarding training, developed by the MasterCard Foundation, is being delivered to the EDI Management staff today. This training is designed to enhance staff understanding of safeguarding principles and practices, ensuring they are well-equipped to handle sensitive issues and uphold the highest standards of safety and protection within their roles.
 
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EDI Launches Mandatory Safeguarding Training to Foster Safe and Inclusive Workplace

The Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI) has reaffirmed its dedication to a safe and inclusive working environment by introducing a mandatory two-day safeguarding training program for all staff members.

This comprehensive training aims to equip employees with the necessary knowledge, skills, and awareness to effectively prevent and respond to safeguarding issues.

The training underscores EDI's safeguarding policies and procedures while emphasizing staff members' legal and ethical obligations to maintain a respectful and secure workplace.

This initiative reflects EDI's commitment to fostering a culture of respect, dignity, and safety, ensuring that staff are well-prepared to address and manage safeguarding concerns. Through this program, EDI continues to strengthen its supportive and cohesive community.

Participants had the opportunity to pitch their business ideas, create prototypes, and develop three designs. At the conclusion of the program, attendees received certificates of participation and pledged to utilize Business Development Services (BDS), including accessing loans and support services.

Dr. Hassan Hussain, CEO of EDI, remarked at the opening ceremony that entrepreneurs are defined by their resilience in transforming challenges into opportunities. Engineer Eba Gerba, Head of the Oromia Job Creation and Vocational Bureau, commended the entrepreneurs for bringing innovative ideas aimed at addressing societal issues throughout the region.

EDI and Oromia Job Creation Vocational Bureau Host Successful Entrepreneurial Bootcamp in Addis Ababa

The Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI), in partnership with the Oromia Job Creation and Vocational Bureau, organized an eight-day Bootcamp aimed at fostering entrepreneurship within the region. The event, held at EDI’s headquarters in Addis Ababa, attracted over 85 participants, including individuals with disabilities, who attended the Basic Design Your Venture (DYV) Training Workshop.

As part of the comprehensive Bootcamp program, participants visited Steely Rim PLC, a steel factory in Bishoftu, gaining practical insights into industrial operations. The workshop also featured a Story Night event at EDI’s NEST Café, where entrepreneurs shared inspiring experiences.

They had the opportunity to engage with the Foundation's leadership team and high-level government officials, including HE Muferihat Kamil.

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EDI Youth Partners Participated in Mastercard Foundation's National Youth Summit

SEED Program Youth Make Their Voices Heard EDI, through its SEED program, participated in the Mastercard Foundation's Second National Youth Advisory Group Summit, held at the Haile Grand Hotel on October 24th and 25th, 2024.

The EDI SEED program youth participants, from Tigray, Sidama, Amhara, Oromiya and Central Ethiopia regions, actively contributed to the Mastercard Foundation's Second National Youth Advisory Group Summit.

The summit, themed "Unite & Ignite: From Consultation to Driving Impact," brought together over 170 young people from various Mastercard Foundation programs, partner representatives, and the Foundation's Ethiopia Country team, aimed to strengthen the voices of young people and to empower them to drive positive change in their communities.. The summit provided a platform for young people to share their experiences, challenges, and achievements.

The Entrepreneurship Development Institute has launched a four-day training program focused on business management skills specifically designed for refugees.


The Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI) is pleased to announce the launch of a comprehensive 4-day Entrepreneurship and Business Management Skills Training program, which commenced on October 28, 2024.

This initiative, aimed at empowering refugees and host communities, seeks to equip 90 participants with vital skills to advance their entrepreneurial endeavors.

In partnership with the Ministry of Labor and Skills (MOLS), EDI is dedicated to promoting economic growth and resilience within these communities. The training sessions will be held in Semera, Asosa, and Jijiga, providing valuable resources and knowledge to support participants on their entrepreneurial journeys.


#Entrepreneurship #Empowerment #Refugees #EDI #MOLS #Training

The Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI) Holds SEED Stakeholder Meeting to Promote Job Creation and Entrepreneurship in Tigray

EDI Holds SEED Stakeholder Meeting to Promote Job Creation and Entrepreneurship in Tigray
The Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI) Tigray Regional Office convened a successful SEED program stakeholder meeting in Mekelle on October 17, 2024.
The meeting brought together key representatives from various sectors to discuss job creation and entrepreneurship initiatives in the Tigray region.
Participants, including government officials, TVET colleges, and community leaders, expressed their strong support for the SEED program and its contribution to post-war recovery efforts.

Bruh ICT Innovation Competition for Women Startup Founders Concludes with 10 Winners Sharing 1 Million Birr in Prizes today.

The ICT Innovation competition for women startup founders, organized by the Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI) in collaboration with various partners, concluded successfully today. A total of 37 women innovators participated in the event, presenting their technological innovations and entrepreneurial projects.

The closing ceremony was attended by several dignitaries, including Dr. Belete Molla, Minister of Innovation and Technology, who emphasized the critical role of women in driving the nation's economic growth. He noted that excluding women from technological opportunities impedes overall national progress.

The competition aimed to increase digital engagement among women, providing an exclusive platform for female entrepreneurs to compete and gain support. Mr. Solomon Soka, State Minister of Labor and Skills, underscored the importance of encouraging women to take the lead in sectors like e-commerce, education, and healthcare, where they often encounter unique challenges.

Dr. Hasen Hussen, CEO of the EDI, also addressed the gathering, assuring the participants that they would receive ongoing support to help develop and expand their innovative projects.

The event represents a significant milestone in empowering women in the fields of technology and innovation, reinforcing the commitment to fostering inclusive growth in Ethiopia's digital economy.

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#women #Innovation #ict #bruh #startups

Bruh Women Startup Founders Program ICT Innovation sector Continues with Design your Venture Training

The Bruh Women Startup Founders Program, which began earlier this week at ICT Park, continued successfully. The program, organized by the Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI) in collaboration with key partners including MoLS, MinT, UNDP, and others. It  focused on empowering selected 70 women-led tech startups through intensive training, mentorship, award,and networking opportunities.

The sessions saw enthusiastic participation, with attendees gaining valuable insights on business growth and innovation strategies. The 10-day boot camp is helping to strengthen the role of women in Ethiopia’s ICT ecosystem.

#women #ict #innovation #edi #mols #Ethiopia #bruh

EDI Launches Women Founders Program

A training, mentorship and networking program for female startup founders capped off by financial assistance was started two days ago at the ICT park.

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Empowering women startups in the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

Today, the Brhu Women Startup Founders Program officially launched at ICT Park, celebrating an initiative designed to empower 70 women startups in the tech sector. Organized by the Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI) in collaboration with various governmental and non-governmental organizations.

The program aims to provide training, mentorship, and networking opportunities to help female founders grow their startups and drive innovation.

The boot camp took place over the next 10 days, bringing together women startups and aspiring entrepreneurs from across the country. It supports and highlights women’s contributions to the ICT field.
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Today Brhu Women Startup Founders Program ICT Innovation Opeining Ceremony @ICT Park