This report provides an overview of the 2025 Inaugural Pan Africa Conference, hosted by the Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs (ANDE), held in Dakar, Senegal, from February 11–13.
Represented by Southern Africa Regional Head Ercilia Mata Ubisse, ANDE will contribute data-driven insights and grassroots perspectives to strengthen global startup and MSME ecosystems through the G20 platform.
The initiative will update ecosystem maps, analyze critical data, and offer strategic tools to enhance support for small and growing businesses.
This is for relevant support organizations and entrepreneurs working in townships to design and pilot a program that would effectively bridge the gaps limiting the effectiveness of support services.
ANDE will host the “State of the Sector Event” to disseminate our latest research findings and facilitate collaborative discussion among stakeholders through networking and knowledge building.
This is a dialogue to share practical recommendations for how we can better support our youth entrepreneurs, particularly in townships and inform the Presidential's Local Ecosystem Enablement Fund .
Connecting Africa's Early-Stage investors ecosystem for a decade and counting!
Join us an Entrepreneurship Stakeholders Convening dedicated to advancing & strengthening the township and youth entrepreneurship ecosystems in South Africa!