1\u00a0Background The Social entrepreneurship for sustainable development in Sub-Saharan Africa: Lessons learnt from business incubation in Cameroon, Burkina Faso, and Ghana is a research project implemented by the Nkafu Policy Institute with funding from the International Development Research Centre (IDRC). The project spans a period of two (2) years covering Cameroon, Burkina Faso, and Ghana and Innohub is the representative for Ghana.
\n2\u00a0The Inception Workshop
\nThe Inception Workshop for the research project is expected to take place on 23rd April 2021. This workshop will kick-start the two year activities in Ghana which will complement the activities that will be simultaneously carried out in Burkina Faso and Cameroon. Expected attendees include representatives of business incubator and accelerator hubs, development institutions, government institutions, funding organizations, and policy advocates.
\n3\u00a0Objectives
\nThe main objectives of the inception workshop are to:<\/p>\n
Formally present the project, its objectives, anticipated results and activities with relevant ecosystem stakeholders;
\nEnsure that the objectives and outcomes of the project are adequately communicated;
\nDiscuss project timeline, project activities and clarify roles and responsibilities of Innohub as well as the stakeholders;
\nGather initial feedback from attendants; and
\nCommunicate measures in place to monitor progress<\/p>\n
4 Benefits of the Workshop to the Project
\nGathering knowledge from the stakeholders based on their experience in the ecosystem is expected to facilitate activities during the data collection stage. Additionally, the workshop is expected to clarify assumptions and ensure that deliverables and objectives are clear. Through the workshop, the team expects to gain a preliminary understanding of the limitations, constraints, and risks of the project.
\n5 Expected Stakeholders
\nThe team will reach out to stakeholders from the initial list compiled during the mapping activity. Considering a positive response rate of approximately 50 percent, an attendance of 7-10 individuals is expected. Potential stakeholders include:<\/p>\n
British Council
\nGhana Climate Investment Center (GCIC)
\nThe Challenges Group
\nPartnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE)
\nSEED Ghana
\nGhana Tech Lab
\nSE Ghana
\nInvest In Africa (IIA, APP)
\nMeltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology
\nStanbic Incubator
\nNational Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme
\nSNV
\nGIZ
\nKosmos Innovation Center (KIC)
\nNational Board for Small Scale Industries (NBSSI)
\nBUSAC Fund
\nWangara Green Ventures
\nMDF West Africa
\nMountain Research Institute
\nReach for Change<\/p>\n
6 Date and Time<\/p>\n
Workshop (23rd April 2021. 10am \u2013 12pm)<\/p>\n
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