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The super seed for improving Africa’s food systems; ambitious (and skilled) agribusinesses and entrepreneurs
Addressing the challenges facing the world’s food system requires ambitious, bold action. Specifically, the social impact ecosystem must set out to equip Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) with the tools and training to improve their businesses, so these essential frontline actors can bear the weight that ultimately rests on their shoulders.
Centre for African Leaders in Agriculture Launches Inaugural Leadership Programme with Virtual Leadership Forum
AMI’s August Entrepreneur of the month
Meet Melanie Hapisu, our AMI Entrepreneur of the month. Melanie is the CEO & Founder of Digipath Africa.
How to Celebrate MSME Day 2021 After a Challenging Year
It was a hard year and it may be difficult for business owners to think about celebrating. AMI shares why we should thankful for MSMEs, especially over the last year, and provides some practical ways for MSMEs to celebrate and take action on #MSMEDay21
Update to AMI’s Learning Platform & AMI Learn App Released for iOS
New release of AMI’s Learning platform features new “journey” orientation, exciting new design, and increases mobile app and offline options with iOS app release and Android update.
AMI’s April Entrepreneur of the Month
Meet David Okello Kiro, our AMI Entrepreneur of the month. David is the Owner & Founder of Great Africa Tours Ltd.
In Praise of Work, a Basic Human Need
Apart from putting food on the table, work is associated with health and dignity. With dignity goes social cohesion. Large-scale unemployment is a threat to the social health of the nation.
AMI’s March Entrepreneur of the Month
As we celebrate Women’s History Month, meet Lucy Mary Athieno. A participant in the AMI Survive to Thrive Programme and the Founder of Eco-Pads Uganda.
Four ways to support female entrepreneurs to rebuild from Covid-19
A year after Covid-19 started to sweep Africa, shuttering businesses and economies, it’s become clear that women-owned small businesses have been particularly hard hit and need support to rebuild. AMI CEO and co-founder Rebecca Harrison reflects on supporting female business owners and leaders to get the support they need to thrive, on their terms.
AMI’s December Entrepreneur of the Month
Meet Claire Mongeau, our AMI Entrepreneur of the month. Claire is the CEO and Co-Founder of M-Shule. M-Shule is the first adaptive, mobile learning management platform designed to improve performance for millions of primary school students across Kenya and Sub-Saharan Africa.
AMI’ November Entrepreneur of the Month
Meet Udekwe Kenneth Uche, our AMI entrepreneur of the month. Uche is the CEO of Natal Care, a social enterprise that was recognized by the Ghanian president H.E Nana Akufo-Addo, for their work in providing an all-inclusive innovative solution to prevent and reduce maternal and infant mortality rates in Africa.
The thought-habits of resilience
The Covid-19 crisis, while not to be underestimated, too shall pass in one way or another, writes Jonathan Cook, co-founder and chairman of AMI.