The Daily Roundup: GEW News from Around the World – November 15

Global Entrepreneurship Week 2022 is here, with 40,000 events and activities planned in 200 nations. Learn what’s happening around the world with this recent press coverage.
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Global Entrepreneurship Week 2022 is officially underway. Learn what’s happening around the world with this recent press coverage. 

Global Entrepreneurship Week Kicks Off On Metaverse 

Shine / China 

Global Entrepreneurship Week in China opened up on metaverse for the first time ever. Metaverse is a network of 3D virtual worlds focused on social connection. This year's entrepreneurship week will focus on new technologies, digital economy, life health and carbon neutrality. 

Cummins to Explore New Approach to Fund Entrepreneurs 

Barbados Today / Barbados  

Minister of Energy and Business Development Senator Lisa Cummins just addressed the official launching ceremony for Global Entrepreneurship Week at at the Cave Hill School of Business and Management on Monday. “One of the new things I would like to be able to work through is a refashioning of the way in which we approach financing for entrepreneurs.” said Cummins. She admitted the current government funding for entrepreneurs isn’t working and vows to revamp the system.  

ICTA Joins 20,000 Organizations Helping Entrepreneurs Transform Ideas into Action during Global Entrepreneurship Week 2022

Ada Derana / Sri Lanka

The Information and Communication Technology Agency (ICTA) of Sri Lanka and partner organizations will mark Global Entrepreneurship Week from November 14-20. Over eighty events will be organized by 50 ecosystem enablers covering four themes; ecosystems, education, inclusion, and policy. In addition, a series of events will take place across the country to celebrate and empower entrepreneurs as a driving force in the economy.

Hon Samal Duggins Marks Global Entrepreneurship Week GEW 2022

ZIZ Online / St. Kitts-Nevis

The Hon. Samal Duggins, Minister of Entrepreneurship and Small Business for St. Kitts & Nevis delivers a Global Entrepreneurship Week address.

Global Entrepreneurship Week: 'SA Entrepreneurs Must Pursue Export Market'

Cape Talk / South Africa

Radio host Africa Melane spoke to professional business coach Brend Badenhorst about Global Entrepreneurship Week and starting a business in South Africa.

U.S. Government Supports More Than 6,000 Pakistani Small and Medium Enterprises 

Associate Press of Pakistan / Pakistan  

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has concluded its successful six year-long Small Medium Enterprise Activity. The ceremonial event happened during Global Entrepreneurship Week to recognize the achievements of Pakistani entrepreneurs. 

McMaster Grads & Business Owners Hit the Road to Give to Communities in Need 

McMaster University Daily News / Canada 

To celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week, McMaster University in Ontario, Canada highlights Toques from the Heart, a business created by McMaster grad students three years ago. These entrepreneurs repurposed hockey socks and turned them into warm toques to give out to communities in need.  

South Africa: Western Cape Finance and Economic Opportunities Celebrates Global Entrepreneurship Week 

African Business / South Africa  

For Global Entrepreneurship Week, the Western Cape is breaking down barriers for aspiring entrepreneurs. The Western Cape is now running new programs to help build up small, medium and micro enterprises. Some programs include the Red Tape Reduction Unit, the SMME Booster fund and more.  

Inspiring Presentations for Over 27 000 Young People Throughout Québec

Cision News Wire / Canada  

Quebec, Canada is celebrating Global Entrepreneurship Week by hosting a program where 500 entrepreneurs will be giving presentations to youth from elementary school to university. The program is to inspire the youth and teach them the adventures of being an entrepreneur.  

What Odds at City Hall: 14 November 2022 

The Independent / Canada  

To celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week, Mayor Danny Breen set up a GEW flag outside of St. John’s City Hall in Canada.  

BEDC To Host ‘Next Man Up’ Panel On Nov 17 

Bernews / Bermuda  

The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation (BEDC) id hosting their Next Man Up panel in the spirit of Global Entrepreneurship Week. The panel is for men in business who are up and coming entrepreneurs and CEOs. The topics discussed will be work life balance, reconnecting networks post Covid, emerging opportunities and health & wellness. The event is set for this Thursday, November 17.  

EDC Alumni Celebrates Entrepreneurship, Unveils 20th Year Anniversary Program 

Business Day / Nigeria  

Alumni members of the Enterprise Development Centre are meeting in Lagos to celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week this Sunday, November 20. The theme this year is ‘Journeying together, collaborating to win’. A member of the organizing committee, Omopeju Afanu, mentioned “EDC members are doing exceptionally well in different spaces including tech, agro, healthcare among others.”