VC4A Women
The rate of female entrepreneurship is higher in Africa than in any other region of the world.
Women in Africa represent 52% of the total population, contribute approximately 75% of the agricultural work, and are responsible for 60-80% of the food production. Yet, they earn only 10% of African incomes and own just 1% of the continent’s assets. It is critical woman are recognized as a driving force in the development of African SMEs. Ultimately, for Africa to succeed in the next decade, be competitive in the global economy, and reach the growth rates required to achieve the Millennium Development Goals, it needs to develop the SME sector and women will play a key part in achieving that goal.
This group is dedicated to the VC4Africa woman entrepreneurs and investors.
Welcome!
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Natalie Grant Logan posted an update in the group
VC4A Women 2 weeks ago The next dinner for the Nairobi group of women social entrepreneurs is this Monday.
Sylvia Mwaura, the Creative Director of Kimila Afrika, will be our wonderful speaker.
Please sign up here: https://www.facebook.com/events/104141286390170/
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Tonie M. Kendo posted an update in the group
VC4A Women 1 month, 1 week ago http://www.voanews.com/english/news/africa/pan/West-African-Yam-Gets-International-Boost-146143815.html: West African Yam Gets International Boost
Women comprise a large percentage of farmers in developing countries -
Rachel Zedeck posted an update in the group
VC4A Women 1 month, 2 weeks ago NEGOTIATION: Why Women Don’t, But Should, Ask for What They Want. Another goodie from Forbes Woman! http://bit.ly/Ha9crW
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Natalie Grant Logan posted an update in the group
VC4A Women 1 month, 3 weeks ago Ladies… The Women’s-only Socent dinner is on Wednesday night .. 28 March. IF you would like to attend, please RSVP. We only have a few seats left. http://ywsenairobi.eventbrite.com
28th March – Women’s Social Entrepreneurs (Nairobi Chapter) “How she does it” Dinner Series – Featuring Nivi Mukherjee, founder & CEO of eLimu
Date: Wednesday, 28…[Read more]-
GOOD MORNING LADIES! I’m a little disappointed that not 1 woman has registered through VC4 Africa. We have an amazing RSVP list so really hope this network will also be participating.
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Rachel Zedeck posted an update in the group
VC4A Women 2 months ago Another GOODIE from Forbes: Studies reveal that a woman’s innate desire to help others significantly contributes to broader economic prosperity.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/barbarastanny/2012/03/12/women-wealth-and-power-the-emerging-paradigm/
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Tonie M. Kendo posted an update in the group
VC4A Women 2 months, 1 week ago International Women’s Day 2012 ”Empower rural women: End Hunger and Poverty”
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Tonie M. Kendo posted an update in the group
VC4A Women 2 months, 1 week ago March 1- The United Nations agency mandated to promote gender equality today announced it will give out $10.5 million in grants to organizations working to advance economic and political empowerment of women in Africa, Asia and the Pacific, Latin America and the Caribbean, and Europe and Central Asia.…[Read more]
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Rachel Zedeck posted an update in the group
VC4A Women 2 months, 1 week ago Backpack Farm Agriculture Program recognized on ”Top 50 List” of ideas and solutions improving the lives of girls and women worldwide http://www.womendeliver.org/updates/tags/tag/women+deliver+50
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In fact, they produce 80% of the produce across the EAC with similar rates across West and South. The figures vary widely on the labor they contribute in animal husbandry.