Youth
The Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development's (KFED) Future Entrepreneur programme, designed for youth aged 6 to 18 years, has successfully concluded its first edition. The programme aimed to foster innovative skills, financial management capabilities, and a new generation of Emirati entrepreneurs. With over 1,000 applicants, 948 were
Economic development
The Sri Lankan government has announced a significant initiative to support young entrepreneurs in the agriculture and industry sectors. The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a concessional loan scheme at a 4% interest rate to facilitate the development of 50,000 young entrepreneurs over the next five years. The loan
Youth
The Youth in Business (YIB) Summit 2025 is set to take place in Accra on September 18th and 19th at the British Council, bringing together young entrepreneurs, creatives, policymakers, and innovators to explore business and development opportunities. The two-day summit will feature panel discussions, keynote speeches, skill-building workshops, and networking
Economic development
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, Africa's global bank, has secured a N5 billion loan facility from the Bank of Industry (BOI) to foster economic growth by empowering micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Nigeria and Africa. The facility will provide financial support to MSMEs, particularly those
Economic development
The Sri Lankan government has approved a concessionary loan scheme aimed at encouraging young people to enter the agriculture sector. The scheme, which was announced by Cabinet Spokesman and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, provides Rs.5 million per individual for agricultural entrepreneurs, with an annual concessionary interest rate
Economic development
MARA entrepreneurs have achieved remarkable success in recent years, with a total sales value of RM2.2 billion last year. As of June this year, the accumulated sales value for business lots nationwide stood at RM1.01 billion, representing a 5.6% increase over the same period last year. This
Entrepreneurship
Research from the Georgia Institute of Technology explores the relationship between immigration uncertainty and the entry of immigrant-founded ventures of different quality. The study investigates how uncertain immigration environments affect the entrepreneurial ecosystem of a country. Specifically, the study examines the impact of the Brexit referendum on the growth rate
Entrepreneurship
First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has collaborated with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to introduce the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women programme in Nigeria, aimed at boosting entrepreneurship and driving business expansion. The programme, which is part of a global initiative, provides practical business education, hands-on learning experiences, and guidance
Entrepreneurship
The Suliman S. Olayan School of Business at the American University of Beirut hosted a two-day workshop on entrepreneurship and innovation in the natural products industry. The event brought together youth-led startups, entrepreneurs, and experts from the Arab region to promote sustainable business models and advance innovation in the natural
Entrepreneurship
Higher education institutions are increasingly becoming central actors in entrepreneurial ecosystems, yet their support mechanisms often fail to align with the needs of student entrepreneurs. A recent study from Mykolas Romeris University in Vilnius, Lithuania has shed light on the disconnect between institutional offerings and stakeholder priorities. The research, funded
Entrepreneurs
Do Kwon, the former CEO of Terraform Labs and creator of the TerraUSD (UST) stablecoin, has pleaded guilty to two felony counts of securities fraud, wire fraud, and commodities fraud in a major development in the aftermath of the catastrophic collapse of the TerraUSD stablecoin in 2022. The $40 billion
Ambassadors
The Dadukou District in Chongqing Province of the People's Republic of China has emerged as a hub for entrepreneurs, thanks to its business-friendly environment. Li Yi, general manager of Chongqing Angruiyue Technology Co., Ltd., has been at the forefront of this growth, attributing the district's support
