2015 Annual Africa Enterprise Development & Entrepreneurship Investment Agenda 26 & 27 August, Balmoral Hotel, Durban

AFRICA ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT &

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

DURBANInvestment Agenda 26 & 27 August 2015

“Procurement for Economic Growth: Youth and Women inclusion”

BELAIRE SUITS HOTEL

2015 Annual Africa Enterprise Development & Entrepreneurship Investment Agenda 26th & 27th August, Belaire Suites Hotel, Durban.

The “Global Investment Group” is pleased to have provided an annual platform where both the public and private sectors took part in conversations that address the challenges faced in the global economy. The group hereby invites you to attend this event scheduled to take place on the 26 & 27 August, in Durban (South Africa).Based on research done, cases and lessons of experi-ence, we are delighted to announce the Annual Africa education and entrepreneurship investment Agenda to be hosted in Durban. This event will be under the theme “Procurement for Economic Growth: Youth and Women inclusion” This is designed to bring together socio-eco-nomic development professionals, procurement profes-sional, donors, enterprise development professionals and other stakeholders who are involved in enterprise and en-trepreneurship projects. The key topic of enterprise devel-opment and entrepreneurship is one that may address issues of economic growth and transformation.We look forward to your participation. Calisto Kondowe

Senior Analyst: Global Industries & Markets

[email protected] 556 5757071 089 4114

INVITATION TO ATTENDDear Development Professional

Promoting Strategic Investments for Global Development

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PARTICIPATINGORGANISATIONS

EXECUTIVE SUMMARYGlobal economic policies have shifted towards supporting enterprise development, entrepreneurship and small to medium enterprises. It has long been established that if Africa is serious about economic growth and reducing the rising unemployment, governments will have to take real steps to improve the climate for entrepreneurs. In this regard procurement becomes important tool for achieving eco-nomic growth, social and other objectives that leads to meaningful participation in the economy to achieve sustainable development and general prosperity. In South Africa preferential procurement need to result in an increase in market access for black companies and consequently, sustainable and competitive operating entities that contribute to the performance and development of the main-stream economy. The most effective manner of integrating the two is to invest in Enterprise Develop-ment opportunities within the entity’s value chain. Encouraging the support of ED through preferential procurement stimulates reciprocal needs between the investor and the beneficiary that will ultimately lead to sustainable development of business and economic growth. Furthermore, to grow the econo-my, more enterprises are needed to produce value-added goods and services, to attract investment and to employ more participation in productive activities.It is not only the duty of governments but all stakeholders including the private sector, NGOs, Aca-demia and intergovernmental organisations. Nevertheless, in the context of Africa the ability of the state to create conducive working environment remains under scrutiny as most of the policies and projects leave a lot to be desired. Studies indicate that entrepreneurial activity in Africa evokes some serious questions about a country’s ability to create favourable conditions for entrepreneurs – especial-ly the youth and women. For instance in the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM), an annual study conducted by the University of Cape Town (UCT) Graduate School of Business, found that “early-stage entrepreneurial activity” in South Africa in 2012 dropped from 9.1% to 7.3%. While it may appear that governments have some understanding of the importance of the need to address the situation, little has been done to encourage the growth of new and small businesses. Policies, programmes and projects need capacity building for them to contribute to positive development.Enterprise development and entrepreneurship is not only a national and developmental issue, but also a global challenge which is vital for inclusive and economic growth. Currently there are a myriad of entrepreneurship, education and training initiatives but these efforts are to a large extent uncoordi-nated, lack standardisation and are often ineffective. There is also a low conversion rate from training to small enterprise or co-operative start-up compared to other sectors of the economy. On the other hand little seem to being done to assess the impact of entrepreneurship training with regard to foster-ing small business start-ups.Given these statistics it is imperative that measures must be taken to ensure that an enabling environ-ment is created for small enterprises to flourish as they are an important source of employment for most developing countries.


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Hlonela LupuwanaManaging Director | Anglo Zimele

Hlonela Nelisa Lupuwana is the current Managing Director of Zimele, Anglo American’s renowned enterprise develop-ment initiative. With over 15 years of solid management experience, coupled with leadership skills, Hlonela has worked at institutions such as First Rand, Deloitte, the dti and more recently, she was the CEO for the Small Enterprise Devel-opment Agency (Seda). At SEDA Hlonela was able to restore the proper functioning of the institution; develop healthy relationships between the board, management and shareholders; and improve service delivery, as well as financial and strategic management. It was her experience and involvement here that gave her an aptitude for growing small business-es, making her the perfect fit for Zimele. She is deeply passionate about empowering South Africa’s entrepreneurs and believes they hold the key to a more sustainable future for this country. Other highlights in her career include acting as Deputy Director General for the Department of Trade and Industry’s group services division for a six-month period in 2007. Hlonela attained her Bachelor of Social Sciences (B.Soc.Sc) from the University of Cape Town (UCT) in 1991, and followed this with an Associate in Management (AIM) qualification from UCT’s Graduate School of Business in 1997. In 2003, Hlonela graduated with a Masters in Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Pretoria’s Graduate School of Business.

Dr Lungile BhenguNon Excecutive Director | DBSA and Investment Committee member Jobs Fund

Sisa NtshonaPresident| Enterprise Development Council of South Africa (EDCSA)

Sisa is the inaugural President of Enterprise Development Council of South Africa (EDCSA), an independent non-profit organi-sation that was created in response to the need for consolidation and professionalization of enterprise development sector, key priorities being SME Development, Entrepreneurship and economic growth. He is the former Head of SME Banking for Barclays Africa responsible for the Enterprise Development strategy, operations and activities as well as development of competitive and innovative propositions for emerging SMMEs across Africa. During his period at ABSA Sisa designed and implemented the Financial Sector’s leading Enterprise Development Programme, winning the Best SME Development Sup-port award for 3 consecutive years. He holds an MBA from GIBS and an International Executive Programme from INSEAD in France and Singapore. He lectures on various MBA programmes and has become a subject matter expert on issues of entrepreneurship and SME development.

Lungile is currently working as a Non-Executive Director: Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA), and Investment Committee member for Jobs Fund. She is also the founding Director of African Midwife Institute, an organisation that deals with social justice and women empowerment. She is also working as a Commissioner: KZN Planning Commission, NON-Executive Director: DBSA development Fund, Chairperson: Aids Foundation Exposure: In her career, she won the Shoprite/Checkers SABC2 Woman of The Year Award(2007). Dr Bhengu is the Co-Founder of the Rural Women IMBOKODO Community Radio Station. She is also a Kellog International Leadership Programme Fellow and Global Leadership –African Leadership Initiative (ALI) Fellow. She is also an Organizing Committee member: World Congress for Rural Women. Has presented papers at various local and international conferences and authored the African Midwife; uMbelethisi among other books. Dr Lungile Bhengu has worked as a Lecturer, Ministerial Advisor (Social development and Nutrition), Consult-ing (in Change management; leadership; executive coaching), Rural Community Development and Women and Youth Enterprise mentorship, Social Policy Analyst and Human Rights Advocate, Resource Person: Poverty Reduction through Job Creation, Director: Community Nutrition Programme among. She also served in following Statutory Boards: National Agricultural marketing Council, Maize Trust (Deputy Chair), KZN Tender Board, Statistics South Africa, Evangelical Seminary of Southern Africa, UNISA Trustee.

SPEAKERS & PROFILES

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Mr Setlakalane MolepoDivisional Executive of the SME and Rural Development | National Empowerment Fund (NEF)

Setlakalane Molepo is the Divisional Executive of the SME and Rural Development at National Empowerment Fund (NEF), where he was appointed as from November 2010. His career spans more than a decade in the development finance sector. In 1999 he joined the Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa Ltd (IDC) until 2009. He was appointed to different positions in its business units. In 2005 and 2007 he headed the Risk Capital Facility and the Metal Transport and Ma-chinery Products Business Units respectively. At the culmination of his career, Mr Molepo was appointed as the Managing Director of Khula Enterprise Finance Ltd (now sefa), a state-owned development finance institution (DFI) established in 1996 to facilitate access to finance for small and medium enterprises (SME). Mr Setlakalane Molepo holds a National Diploma in Civil Engineering (TUT) and Bachelor of Science in Engineering from Wits. He is also a registered Professional Engineer who during his early career years practiced as a Civil and Structural Engineer with a number of consulting firms in South Africa in a number of different roles ranging from design engineer to project engineer on a number of commercial and industrial projects. During his working years, he continued to study privately in the process getting a number of qualifications, notably amongst which were a Certificate in Financial Management from University of Johannesburg (RAU), Masters in Business Leadership (MBL) with UNISA’s School of Business Leadership (SBL) and other related courses in the financial services sector.

Jan de KockHead of Markets and Funding for Absa Enterprise Development | ABSA Group

Mmadiboka ChokoeExecutive Manager Enterprise & Supplier Development| Transnet SOC Ltd

Mmadiboka Chokoe is the Executive Manager of Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD) at Transnet SOC Ltd. She is the lead and overseer of all enterprise and supplier development strategies that are aligned to the broader national policy and regulatory framework with specific emphasis on CSDP and BBBEE in Transnet. One of Mmadiboka’s key roles is to enable Transnet to deliver on its aspirations of contributing to the national imperative of procuring so as to increase the competitiveness, capacity and capability of the local supply base, where there are comparative and potential competitive advantages. She is also driving consistent ESD implementation by Transnet in its MDS spend of over R600 billion. Mmadiboka is responsible for developing and deploying the supplier development policies and procedures that drive compliance of all Transnet Operating Divisions when entering into ESD transactions. She additionally designs, monitors and reports on ESD transactions across Transnet, while creating the support necessary for compliance with supplier development requirements via iSCM structures, specifically the Supplier Development Centre of Excellence (SD COE). She holds a Masters in Business Leadership from the UNISA School of Business Leadership.

Jan is the Head of Markets and Funding for Absa Enterprise Development. Key to his function is the unlocking of market opportunities for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). He is also responsible for Absa’s Enterprise Development Fund. In his previous position Jan developed and rolled-out a Supply Chain Finance solution for SMEs. More than R1,1bn was advanced to SMEs through this solution. Prior to this he headed up a Vehicle and Asset Finance sales unit. During his time as an account manager Jan delivered solutions across multiple banking channels including contact centres, branches, Internet and ATMs. His insights and expertise in the areas of SME development have been sought by the international community and recently presented a SME development module to the Thunderbird Business School based in Arizona (USA). Jan holds an MBA from the Henley Business School in the United Kingdom, a B Comm (Hons) from the University of South Africa, a B Comm (Financial) from the University of Stellenbosch and an advanced Diploma in credit management from the Institute of Bankers South Africa. He has also successfully concluded management development programmes through Duke University (USA) and GIBS (RSA).

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Nomvula is currently, Chief Director for Gender and Women Economic Empowerment at the Department of Small Busi-ness Development (DSBD), South Africa. Her responsibilities include developing and implementing policies, strategies, pro-grammes and interventions for women economic empowerment, coordinating research and other studies on Gender and women empowerment, managing Gender economic mainstreaming within the DSBD. Identifying and linking women entrepreneurs to local and international markets. Nomvula has worked in the broader community development area in various capacities including administering SMME and Cooperatives Funds and Incentive Schemes. She has worked in all spheres of government and state owned enterprises. Her professional involvement and responsibilities include Commis-sioner at of National Employment Equity Commission, Chairperson of the DTI Employment Equity Committee, Board mem-ber for Cooperatives Development Bank Agency, Board member for the Local Government Sector Education and Training Agency (LGSETA), Board member for Isivande Women’s Fund (IWF), Member of Deputy President’s fact finding mission to Portugal and Ireland etc. She has developed and presented papers at various conferences nationally and internationally.

Mr. Gary JosephCEO| South African Supplier Diversity Council (SASDC)

Nomvula MakgotlhoChief Director Gender and Women Economic Empowerment| Department of Small Business Development

Shawn TheunissenHead CSI: Growthpoint Properties

Shawn Theunissen is the head of Corporate Social Responsibility at Growthpoint Properties. He is the founder and manager of Property Point, Growthpoint’s enterprise development programme, which focuses on the holistic development of small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) and the creation of market linkages within the private sector. Shawn has over 15 years’ experience in senior management roles in both the corporate and non-governmental sectors. His diverse enterprise development expertise includes designing and implementing business support services; creating market linkages between SMMEs and large corporate entities; and providing capacity building support, and process and learning journey facilitation. Shawn obtained his Master’s Degree in concept-making and people-centric innovation from 180 Academy in Denmark. He has a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from the University of Johannesburg, South Africa. He has been a facilitator and guest speaker at various business schools and business forums in South Africa and abroad.

Gary Joseph is the Chief Executive Officer of the South African Supplier Diversity Council NPC. Prior to his appointment as SASDC CEO, Gary joined the National Business Initiative (NBI) as Director: Corporations & Linkages in October 2009. Within this role, he was overall responsible for the Corporations and Linkages component of South African International Business Linkages (SAIBL), a USAID-funded enhanced business linkage programme, implemented as a partnership between the Corporate Council on Africa (CCA), ECIAfrica Consulting and the NBI. One of the core deliverables of Corporations and Linkages component of SAIBL is the establishment and operationalising of the South African Supplier Diversity Council (SAS-DC). This process, in collaboration with several leading South African Corporations, took all of 2010 to finalize with the SASDC formally incorporate in terms of section 21 of the Companies Act (1973) in January 2011. Gary holds a Bachelor of Science, a Higher Diploma in Education, as well as, a Post-graduate Diploma in Organisation and Management from the University of Cape Town. Prior to joining the NBI, Gary spent 8 years with De Beers, during which he held several roles related to SMME development, preferential procurement and supply chain management. He was instrumental in the development of the Preferential Procurement Progression Plans that were critical in the successful conversion of all of the De Beers Consolidated Mines mining licenses. He firmly believes that the Supply Chain is a seriously under-valued, yet strategic element of any business, and in that regard needs to step up as a discipline and demonstrate its value at an integrated transactional, strategic and transformational level.

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Bridget FuryDirector of the South African chapter - Aspen Institute of Development Entrepreneurs (ANDE)

Jeff MillerCEO Grovest| Non-Executive Chairman Seed Academy

Bridget has over 15 years’ experience advising governments, NGOs, the private sector and the donor community on strat-egies to maximise social and development outcomes. She has worked with leading social investment managers, as well as corporates and NGOs to develop their enterprise development strategies. She additionally advised the South African National Treasury about developing concessionary financing instruments for job creation through support for SMEs. Bridget has worked with the UK’s DFID and CDC to measure impact of their investment portfolios. She has set up and advises a number of philanthropic foundations, as well as assisting various large international corporations with their social investment strategies. She is currently involved in a range of activities seeking to grow and develop the impact investment sector, by building networks and knowledge sharing.

Jeff is the CEO Grovest and Non-executive chairman Seed Academy. Jeff is a serial entrepreneur and venture capitalist. He has been involved in a number of successful start-ups. He co-founded Brandcorp - listed on the JSE in 1997 and sold in a management buy-out for approximately R1.4 billion. Other companies he founded include KNR Flatrock, Balboa Finance, Born Free Properties and Bride & Co and Eurosuit, the largest chain of bridal department stores in South Africa. His current focus is on impacting entrepreneur and venture capital developments in South Africa. He is CEO of Grovest – the first oper-ational Sec 12J Venture Capital Fund in South Africa and founder and chairman of Seed Academy a training, incubation and funding ecosystem for entrepreneurs. He is also a member of the subcommittee of SAVCA.

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• Synergies procurement and enterprise development which has remained misplaced not well understood by practitioners. • Establish the role of the private sector through procurement and enterprise development in the growth prospects of an economy• To discuss the barriers to small business growth, enterprise development and entrepreneurship in Africa• Ascertain ways of encouraging entrepreneurship and private sector growth, especially for the small firms• Review and take stock of research on key entrepreneurship finance innovations in order to enumerate what has worked and not worked and why• Learn from lessons of experience as to the success stories of entrepreneurship and the challenges thereof• Learn from the case studies in Africa on how enterprise development and entrepreneurship can be harnessed to be tools of economic growth• Highlight opportunities and challenges for scaling up education and entrepreneurship programme, monitoring and evaluation insights• Highlight the critical sectors to invest in entrepreneurship, funding criteria and schedule as well eligibility;• Exchange expertise and establish best practice on evaluation of the small businesses, education and entrepreneurship development policy on funding;• Examine how Social Innovation Funds/Corporate Social Investment Funds can invest in small business development/entrepreneurship;• Gain deeper engagement as advisors, investors and other stakeholders;• Set up and run networks that facilitate exchange of expertise, support implementation and evaluation of entrepreneurship development policy;• Define strategies to strengthen ties between research, policy and decision-making processes in the field of education and entrepreneurship development;• Support the national networks and transnational cooperation initiatives for education and entrepreneurship;• Check the policy gaps with regards to education and small business development;• Assess and evaluate the effectiveness, feasibility and practicality of the implemented policies and programmes;• radicate poverty through entrepreneurship and education as well as facilitating economic growth;• Ensure coordination between the local, national, regional and International rural networks and organisations that are active in education and entrepreneurship;• Analyse ‘start up’ enterprises business viability and competitiveness in the current economic downturn;• Recognize the link between small business, education, entrepreneurship and the wider economy and seeing them as a platform for economic diversification in Africa;• Understand the delivery mechanisms of entrepreneurship and education funding policies;• Gather information about past and future assessment rounds, including statistics, case studies, and key dates;• Provide participants with an understanding of the rationale for small business promotion and entrepreneurship. • Unveil available public sector support initiatives and aims to comment and provide feedback for policy recommendations.• Disclose private sector support initiatives and recommend capacity building models to ensure sustainability of these.• Discuss NGO and university programmes that are aimed at promoting entrepreneurship and education.• Discuss the micro-economic reform strategy and appreciate its place in promoting economic growth.• Promote an understanding of Accelerated and Shared Growth Initiative South Africa (AgiSA), Regional Industrial Development Strategy and Broad-based black economic empowerment strategy among others.• Establish the link between entrepreneurship, poverty eradication and economic growth and establish how stakeholders should prioritise on enhancing the goal.

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Supply Chain Management seeks to position itself in a changing market to offer an optimal supply chain solution and thereby enhance our competitive advantage and to ensure that we remain world class. The development of suppliers in terms of enterprise development and preferential pro-curement is considered a preferred vehicle for empowerment. Given the changes in markets, new legislation and supplier constraints in South Africa, Supply Chain has a responsibility to communicate the need for the establishment and development of suppliers to enhance competitiveness. Supply Chain Management is committed to the process of empowerment and will apply its best efforts to achieve compliance with the Codes of Good Practice, within sound economic principles

While transformation considerations remain a priority in our South Africa procurement practices with a particular focus on promoting black female-owned businesses. There is a need to develop an envi-ronment that considers women and youth as part of a broader set of sustainability criteria aimed at encouraging more sustainable business practices throughout our supply chains. As discussed above women are disadvantaged in many ways for participating fully into the economy. Ensuring the long-term viability of suppliers, particularly women-owned enterprises in South Africa forms an integral part procurement practices. However it is not an easy process. It has challenges hence supplier develop-ment needs to assist them not only with their cash flow through the provision of soft loans and early payment terms. Through these procurement and supplier development activities we are not only meeting our BBBEE requirements, but more importantly are contributing to the long-term health of the economy through training and incubation practices.

PROCUREMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

WOMEN AND YOUTH


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Inappropriate or unduly restrictive legislative and regulatory conditions are often viewed as critical constraints on the access of small enterprises into the business sector, and as obstacles to their growth. The cabinet in South Africa has already taken decisions on measures to improve the regulatory environment for small enterprises. Among these is the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Department of Provincial and Local Government (DPLG) who been tasked with the responsibility of preparing recommenda-tions on how to improve the regulatory environment for Small Enterprises in municipalities. Ongoing research will be conducted to draw experience from Small Enterprise support agencies, business organisations and inde-pendent experts in the area of easing administrative and regulatory burdens on small business and the impact thereof. This will strengthen constant identification of additional regulatory review.

While deregulation, liberalization and the resulting competitive pressures on the sector have eliminated many of the privileges of the large scale farm sector, various aspects of policy and legislation still reinforce the rural under-development, including education and entrepreneurship and smallholder sector.

IMPROVING REGULATORY ENVIROMENT

EDUCATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP CHALLENGES IN RURAL AREAS


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Small firms, especially in manufacturing, are key to economic and employment growth. Although the economies of Sub Saharan Africa have many self-employed workers, the majority is in the agricultural sector and it is mainly subsistence. Entrepreneurs perform a vital function in the economic development of a nation and this seems to be a well-accepted view globally even though a lot still needs to be done. Entrepreneurs also add value to economic resources, create employment, and contribute to the national income. The rate of economic growth depends upon the size and rate of growth of entrepreneurs in the economy. They act as an instrument for sustainable long-term economic growth. Not only as they provide the success stories of the future, but also because they meet local needs (e.g. hairdresser, financial consultant, and emergency plumber). They serve the requirements of larger businesses e.g. for photography services, printed stationery, catering and routine maintenance

A number of questions have been posed regarding the ability of the education system in Africa in promoting entrepreneurship. Research done in many instances has concluded that monitoring and evaluation of the education system’s model and its contributions to entrepreneurship was necessary. As a result, there has been a call for the need to introduce entrepreneurial curriculum in schools, even though this might not be an overnight thing. Entrepreneurial thinking, innovation and creativity can be stimulated among school learners through the use of innovative teaching methodologies that can be hooked into and integrated into the existing curriculum. Nevertheless this may call for new models and strategic structures, research and engagement with stakeholders in order for the goals to be realised. Conversely this event will enable stakeholders to discuss these issues and find ways of further promoting entrepreneurship in Africa.

Strategic entrepreneurship and small businesses Investment – Need for innovation and public private partnerships: Thinking beyond Business financingThere is no doubt that in Enterprise Development, Entrepreneurship and Small to Medium Enterprises have revolutionised the ways in which investors think and operate so as to benefit from these growing investment opportunities. There seem to be competition of ideas regarding development finance and the risk question for formal small and medium enterprises. Although a wide range of financing models have been developed to offer entrepreneurs maximum flexibility to suit their needs, there are still major initiatives that need to be factored into this thinking for economic development to take off. Education, entrepreneurial training, incubator programmes as well as enterprise development programmes are still lacking thus increasing the risk on the part of investors. The shift in thinking about business investments has offered new approaches in the Global South. Entrepreneurship and small businesses seem to be an area that has dominated the debates on investment in the 21st. With the realisation of the potential benefits of innovation and high growth enterprises can bring to a country, many funds have been invested to support entrepreneurship development. Examples are; General finance solutions, Brands and Franchise Fund, Education Fund, Expansion Fund, Green Fund, Manufacturing Fund, Tourism Fund, Venture Fund, Youth Fund, Women’s Fund and others. However the question remains on the effectiveness of these funds to con-tribute to tangible economic benefits, accessibility, time- lines for approval, bureaucratic structures and requirements for approval.

THE IMPORTANCE OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN AFRICA

STRENGTHNING ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION IN SCHOOLING SYSTEM

STRATEGIC ENTREPRENEURSHIP & SMALL BUSINESS INVESTMENT


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Convincingly, it is clear that for entrepreneurship to materialise there is need to create a conducive and enabling environment for emerging businesses ventures. With most businesses in Africa clas-sified as SMEs, the government of South Africa in particular has realised the essence of promoting innovation and entrepreneurship at tertiary level so that students can be actively involved in business adventures at a tender age. Through a better alignment between the skills requirement of the local economic fabric and the education offering (primary and secondary education, vocational training, higher education, lifelong training), the government can create the growth of entrepreneurship. Not only does it promotes entrepreneurship thinking amongst students, it also changes their mind set from being job seekers upon completion of their studies to creators of employment.

International organisations have sought to improve the quality of life and standard of living globally by advocating for ideas of a free market economy and entrepreneurship. This work stream is current-ly working towards identifying methodologies, tools and resources that can be provided to schools free of charge and which will stimulate entrepreneurial and critical thinking, analysis, creativity and innovation among school learners. The rationale behind this is that learning can be made exciting and interesting through the adoption of a different approach to teaching.

CONTRIBUTIONS FROM GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES

CONTRIBUTIONS FROM INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS


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• Fostering entrepreneurship culture and increasing the enterprise creation rate• Establish a dedicated network of SMME finance• Create demand for Small Enterprise products and services• Strengthening local network for small business development support services• Improving small enterprise competencies and delivery capacity• Strengthening Enterprise Networks• Providing necessary support incentives• Improving regulatory environment• Entrepreneurship and small business research

WAY FORWARD IN PROMOTING ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN AFRICA


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Executive Dialogue/ Discussion

PROGRAMME Day 1: 26 August 2015

0800 – 0830 Registration and Breakfast

0830 – 0845 Chairperson Welcome Address | Bridget Fury | Director | Aspen Institute of Development Entrepreneurs (ANDE)

Opening Remarks from Global Invest Group

Chairperson Introducing the Speakers | Bridget Fury | Director | Aspen Institute of Devel-opment Entrepreneurs (ANDE)

Key Note Address | Shawn Theunissen| Head CSI| Growthpoint Properties

Mmadiboka Chokoe| Executive Manager Enterprise & Supplier Development| Transnet SOC Ltd

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Key Note Address | Gary Joseph | Chief Executive Officer | South Africa Supplier Diversity Council

Hlonela Lupuwana| Managing Director | Anglo Zimele Executive

LUNCH

Mr Setlakalane Molepo| Divisional Executive of the SME and Rural Development | National

Coffee Break


Concluding Remarks from the Chairperson | Bridget Fury | Director | Aspen Institute of Development Entrepreneurs (ANDE)

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Day 2: Thursday 27 August 2015

0800 – 0830 Registration and Breakfast

0830 – 0840 Chairperson Welcome Address | Bridget Fury | Director | Aspen Institute of Development Entrepreneurs (ANDE)

Sisa Ntshona| President| Enterprise Development Council of South Africa (EDCSA)

Dr Lungile Bhengu| Non Excecutive Director| DBSA and Investment Committee member Jobs Fund

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EXECUTIVE DIALOGUE

Nomvula Makgotlho| Chief Director Gender and Women Economic Empowerment| De-partment of Small Business Development

Jan de Kock| Head of Markets and Funding for Absa Enterprise Development| ABSA Group

LUNCH AND NETWORKING

Jeff Muller| CEO |Grovest| Non-Executive Chairman| Seed Academy

Concluding remarks from the chairperson Bridget Fury | Director | Aspen Institute of Development Entrepreneurs (ANDE)

Concluding remarks from Global Invest Group

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