We are heading to Dar es Salaam in two days to meet with various groups, the most important of which is the youth network. We're excited to be working along side our local partner TAYEN (Tanzania Youth Environmental Network) to find ways to unlock entrepreneurship among young people.
We're looking forward to getting their feedback on what processes we should use to build entrepreneurial skills and change young people’s mindset – to truly view problems through the lens of opportunities. Our aim is to connect young people directly to their peers, successful local entrepreneurs and business leaders, from within Tanzania and beyond its borders.
We heed a key lesson learned globally – from Silicon Valley to Bangalore – that innovation and entrepreneurship can only thrive when there is a successful local entrepreneurial community. This network will provide two invaluable elements that can help convert ideas to economic value: ‘action peer learning’ and hands-on mentorship. We are seeking to build an entrepreneurial network that matters – one that reflects young people's needs and conditions. Here's a snap shot:
