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This webinar featured speakers from Benin and Senegal who are leading digital transformation efforts within their organizations. 

This session aimed at creating space for peer learning, open dialogue, and concrete insights into how ESOs can better leverage existing innovations to accelerate the growth of young businesses. 

The IYBA Toolbox presents tried and tested solutions to widen access to finance and business support for early-stage businesses across Africa.

The study Public Development Banks (PDBs) and Other Public Agencies, conducted under the Team Europe Initiative Investing in Young Businesses in Africa (IYBA), explores how European partners support African public development banks and other public institutions to improve access to finance for early-stage businesses in sub-Saharan Africa.

The report aims to deepen our understanding of Togo's entrepreneurial ecosystem.

A new report by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Sagana, explores how European foundations invest in small and growing businesses in emerging markets and developing economies.

In Kenya, Enterprise Support Organizations (ESOs) and Business Membership Organizations (BMOs) play a crucial role in supporting and fostering the growth of youth- and women-led businesses. 

Entrepreneurial spirit thrives in Senegal, particularly among women, who represent 40% of entrepreneurs and are responsible for creating over 1.2 million direct and indirect jobs, accounting for about 20% of the country’s employment. 

The report Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Diagnostic Togo 2023 provides an initial ecosystem analysis of contextualised challenges, gaps and opportunities within the Togolese entrepreneurial ecosystem.   

The report Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Diagnostic South Africa 2023 provides an initial ecosystem analysis of contextualised challenges, gaps and opportunities within the South African entrepreneurial ecosystem.   

The report Entrepreneurial Spirit : Ecosystem Diagnostic Senegal 2023 provides an initial ecosystem analysis of contextualised challenges, gaps and opportunities within the Senegalese entrepreneurial ecosystem.   

The report Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Diagnostic Kenya 2023 provides an initial ecosystem analysis of contextualised challenges, gaps and opportunities within the Kenyan entrepreneurial ecosystem. 

The study delves into the challenges confronted by Women-Owned/Led early-stage businesses, in sub-Saharan Africa, in accessing funding and technical support tailored to their needs and business stages and characteristics. 
 

The report Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Diagnostic Benin 2023 provides an initial ecosystem analysis of contextualised challenges, gaps and opportunities within the Beninese entrepreneurial ecosystem.

The report The main challenges in reaching African early-stage businesses delves into main findings from the Pipeline Development working group created by the Team Europe Initiative (TEI) “Investing in Young Businesses in Africa” (IYBA).