Join us online on Wednesday 11th September for a webinar on How Youth Entrepreneurship Can Shape the Future: A Dialogue Between the UK and South Africa.
In this conversation we welcome esteemed speakers Dr. Paroma Bhattacharya from LSE Generate (London School of Economics and Political Science) and Luvuyo Maseko from the Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship (University of Cape Town), to explore the dynamic landscape of youth entrepreneurship in South Africa. Drawing on their insights on how young South Africans are driving change and creating opportunities amidst high youth unemployment, we’ll also delve into examples from global trends and local initiatives, and effective strategies to empower a new generation of changemakers.
As the youngest continent in the world, with 70% of sub-Saharan Africa's population under the age of 30, Africa is uniquely positioned to lead global innovation. This dynamic demographic presents a powerful opportunity for the continent to become a hub of creativity and entrepreneurship, offering valuable lessons for the rest of the world.
Key themes include:
Youth and Entrepreneurship - How young people are turning challenges into opportunities as drivers for change.
Education and Support - Effective ways to nurture and equip young entrepreneurs for success.
Future Trends - The trends shaping the future of entrepreneurship in South Africa and beyond.
This session continues our exploration of people-powered change with Vice-Chancellor and Principal Prof Francis Petersen from University of the Free State and Dr. François Bonnici from the Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship, and is being hosted in the lead up to our Global Social Innovation Indaba in South Africa in fall 2024.
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