The Daily Roundup: GEW News from Around the World – November 18

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. 

UWI academic says entrepreneurial economy vital for growth 

Barbados Daily / Barbados  

To stimulate the economy, Barbados entrepreneurs need to step up to create new jobs within the ecosystem. Pro Vice Chancellor for Undergraduate Studies at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Professor Justin Robinson has suggested this during his webinar for Global Entrepreneurship Week. It is a challenging feat, but necessary.  

Teeswork's opens its doors to hundreds of pupils 

BDaily News / UK 

To celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week, students have been utilizing the Teesworks Skills Academy building. The site is going to be a hub for innovations, new jobs, and creatin new roles in the community.

Governments Urged to Invest in Women Empowerment  

Chronicle / Zimbabwe  

During Global Entrepreneurship Week, Kenyan entrepreneur Emmanuella Aboa spoke on how African governments could be empowering women. Aboa spoke about how women empowerment aids in national, continental and global economic growth.  

Enterprise Development Centre To Unveil 20 Years Programme At 2022 Alumni Dinner 

This Day Live / Nigeria 

Tonight, The Enterprise Development Centre (EDC) of Pan-Atlantic University is hosting an award night banquet to wrap up Global Entrepreneurship Week. This banquet is to celebrate entrepreneurs and bring together stakeholders to discuss and collaborate within the entrepreneurial ecosystem. 

As Plans for the Local Medicinal Cannabis Industry Unfold, Government Moves to Operationalize Medical Cannabis Authority 

SKNVibes / Saint Kitts and Nevis 

The Ministry of Small Business and Entrepreneurship in Saint Kitts held a CannaBiz panel discussion for Global Entrepreneurship Week. The panel discussed the government's plans on how to move forward with the Cannabis industry.  

Cape Town Announced as Host City for The Global Entrepreneurship Congress Africa 

Africa.com / South Africa 

Cape Town, South Africa is now the host city for the Global Entrepreneurship Congress. Cape Town will soon become a hub for Startups, SMMEs, investors, policymakers and entrepreneurship support organizations and Corporates. This announcement was made for the commencement of Global Entrepreneurship Week on Monday, November 14.