Theme
Building networks to advance social entrepreneurship in Africa
The conference will generate new knowledge through panel discussions and case studies. This knowledge will be compiled in a book that will enhance our understanding of social entrepreneurship practices and challenges. This will serve as a learning resource for social entrepreneurship.
Theme
Building networks to advance social entrepreneurship in Africa
Thematic Areas & Objectives
"Africa should seek to build and promote transformative business models"
Human capital development for social entrepreneurship
Prioritising the development of human capital.
Legal & Policy framework for social entrepreneurship
Imperative to develop strategies that create effective legal frameworks.
Digital economy in social entrepreneurship
Creating new avenues for social enterprises to address the challenges of the continent.
Faith and social entrepreneurship
Focusing on how faith-based organisations can achieve their social mission.
Climate and environmental crisis
Seeking to explore ways of collaborating to advance climate innovation.
Innovative model for social entrepreneurship financing
Designing new financial solutions that are favorable to social entrepreneurs.
Urbanisation and social entrepreneurship
Supporting social entrepreneurs to address the emerging challenges in urban set-ups.
Healthcare innovation and transformation
Focusing on innovations that enhance quality healthcare, insurance for the poor.
Agriculture and food sovereignty
Look at emerging opportunities contributing to food security, job creation, and livelihood improvement.
Refugees’ socio-economic integration
Understanding how social entrepreneurs are working to address the challenges facing refugees.
Youth, Culture, Sport, and Art innovation
Highlighting the crucial role that art and sports can play in advancing social entrepreneurship.
Growing social entrepreneurship in Africa
Networking through Partnerships
As social entrepreneurship continues to grow, there are local or national social entrepreneurship networks that have already been formed in some African countries. It is time to bring these existing networks together towards a continental network and strengthen their efforts.
As a response, AACOSE leverages emerging networks and other initiatives to establish a network of social entrepreneurship. For social entrepreneurship to evolve into a powerful force and movement for continental change, there is a need to connect and build a network of networks.
Growing social entrepreneurship in Africa
7th AACOSE Conference Methodology
The conference will use a methodology that blends diverse experiences and best practices, contributing to the generation of new knowledge and solutions.
Showcasing
Social business models of successful social entrepreneurs will be showcased.
Panel Discussion
The discussions will be organised in plenary and breakout sessions, providing opportunities for in-depth conversations and showcasing thematic areas. They will also be led by industry leaders.
AACOSE Academia
This will be the focus of the last day of the conference. There will be research paper presentations on Social Entrepreneurship.
#KeynoteSpeakers
Our Keynote Speakers
Gain valuable insights and inspiration from thought leaders and experts in social entrepreneurship during our exclusive keynote sessions at the event.
Ms. Mary Mwiti
CEO, Council of Government
Michelle Stella
CISP Country representative for Kenya and Somalia
Kibret Abebe Tuffa
President of Social Enterprise Ethiopia (SEE)
George Jomo
CEO, Solubag Africa
Dr. Eleleta Surafel
Research and Program Coordination – Bela Risu Foundation
Growing social entrepreneurship in Africa
7th AACOSE Conference Methodology
The conference will use a methodology that blends diverse experiences and best practices, contributing to the generation of new knowledge and solutions.
Showcasing
Social business models of successful social entrepreneurs will be showcased.
Panel Discussion
The discussions will be organised in plenary and breakout sessions, providing opportunities for in-depth conversations and showcasing thematic areas. They will also be led by industry leaders.
AACOSE Academia
This will be the focus of the last day of the conference. There will be research paper presentations on Social Entrepreneurship.
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