Global Entrepreneurship Week 2022 is officially underway. Learn what’s happening around the world with this recent press coverage.
Stratcomm Africa launches Brand Reputation Week and Awards
MyJoyOnline / Ghana
(Stratcomm Africa), Ghana’s premier total Communications Agency has established an Annual Brand Reputation Week and Awards in tandem with Global Entrepreneurship Week. This year, Stratcomm Africa is focusing on the brand reputation needs of Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) with the theme, ‘Skill up in communication to scale up in business’.
12 Entrepreneurs Win At Rocket Pitch Finals
Bernews / Bermuda
In honor of Global Entrepreneurship Week, the Bermuda Economic Development Corporation (BEDC) hosted their annual Rocket Pitch competition. Pitches were businesses ranging from vending machines to holistic body treatments. The winners were awarded with cash prizes to incorporate their businesses and continue their entrepreneurial journey.
Economy Ministry’s SME Department Launches Libya-Wide Activities to Mark Global Entrepreneurship Week
LibyaHerald / Libya
To celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week, the Ministry of Economy and Trade’s SME Department (Libya Enterprise) is hosting entrepreneurial events across Libya. The aim of the events is to inspire the entrepreneurial spirit around the country.
Virtual training camp ‘Towards an Entrepreneurial Municipality’ is launched
LibyaHerald / Libya
For Global Entrepreneurship Week, Libya is hosting their virtual training camp for entrepreneurs. The camp teaches how to start a business and succeed. The goal is to grant power to entrepreneurs and create stabilization through jobs.
US launches Initiative to Boost US-Pak Trade
TheNews / Pakistan
In the spirit of Global Entrepreneurship Week, US Ambassador Donald Blome officially launched a United States’ government-led initiative to enhance the US-Pakistan bilateral trade. The initiative is meant to break down business barriers and to strengthen Pakistan’s business ecosystem, build up institutions for investment and attract foreign investment.
Agribusiness Operators Encouraged to Retrofit Operations
JIS / Jamaica
In honor of Global Entrepreneurship Week, Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Aubyn Hill, spoke at the launch of GEN Jamaica. He encouraged Agricultural business to take advantage of EXIM Bank’s ‘Energy Loan’ to support new forms of energy. He stated, “Businesses must adapt to the use of new technology and efficient business practices if they are to succeed. You are well placed as members of GEN Jamaica”.
Entrepreneur Prisoners Bid to Turn Back on Crime
Gov.UK / England
Global Entrepreneurship Week inspired a presentation by prisoners in Cheshire, England. Statistics show that prisoners who get jobs out of prison are less likely to reoffend. So, prisoners compete in a business plan competition to raise funds to start their own. Some ideas pitched were a graphic design consultancy and a personal fitness business.
Encouraging Sri Lanka’s Youth to Pursue entrepreneurship: Ceylon Chamber and ILO
Lanka Business Online / Sri Lanka
Today for Global Entrepreneurship Week, Sri Lanka has hosted a live event to bring awareness of the positives of entrepreneurship to the youth. There are initiatives to inspire young children to delve into the world of entrepreneurship such as the establishment of School Entrepreneurship Clubs (E-Clubs). The goal of these programs is to identify issues and find solutions.