Key component of the IYBA-SEED programme isthematiclearning exchanges among Actors of EntrepreneurshipEcosystems (AoEEs). Weconsiderthat exchanges help buildcommunity, addressshared challenges, and identifyopportunities to strengthen the entrepreneurialecosystems.
In partnership with Hwefa Consulting, we are launching 12learning exchange webinars to foster practical, peer-informed learning among AoEEs across the IYBA-SEED countries: Benin, Kenya, Senegal, South Africa, and Togo.
Thesethematic exchange groups willbringtogether diverse stakeholders - entrepreneurship support organizations, financialactors, policymakers, educators, and others - to shareknowledge, explore challenges, and co-develop solutions thatrespond to local realities.
12 webinars on 6 key topics
>> The 12 sessions are builtaround key themesidentified by ecosystemactorsthemselves,ensuringthateach exchange addresses the most relevant and pressing topics in their local contexts.
Technology and innovation
Youth entrepreneurship
Gender and entrepreneurship
Access to finance
Market access and linkages
Skills development and training
>> They offerflexible and dynamic formats for engagement, with sessions conducted in English and French to accommodate all participants.
Stronger collaboration = strongerecosystems
Africa’s entrepreneurship ecosystems face unique challenges and opportunities. By connecting ecosystem actors across countries and sectors, these Learning exchange sessions:
Enhance collaborationacross public and privateactors.
Buildcapacitythroughthematiclearningtailored to local and regionalneeds.
Surface innovative solutions to persistent challenges, such as youthunemployment, limitedaccess to finance, and digital transformation.
These sessions are not just about sharing information, they are about building a community of practice committed to supportingyouth and women entrepreneurs acrossAfrica.
Our first set of webinars will focus on the thematic area of: Technology and Innovation
Webinar #1: Using fintech solutions to support inclusive financial models Date : May 21,2025 Time : 9 :00 AM – 10 :30 (EDT) Participation : open on registration Language : French and English Link to register available soon!
Webinar #2: Leveraging digital tools to support MSMEs – Webinar Part 1 Date : June 22, 2025 (TBC) Time : 9 :00 AM - 11:00 (EDT) Participation : open on registration
Webinar #3: Bridging the Gap: Strengthening ESO–startup collaboration for MSME – Peer Exchange Part 2 Date : July 05, 2025 (TBC) Participation : closed on registration