The bt fellows program

Building Tomorrow works in very rural, hard-to-reach communities, where teachers are often isolated, without easy access to a network of peers and professional development. Where School Management Committees are ill-equipped to effectively carry out their responsibilities. Where local government officers are severely limited in their time and resources to monitor progress.
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Five common mistakes to avoid when setting up a business in Africa

You have made a decision: you are ready to start a business in Africa. So far so good. But implementing this newly-won goal confidently and effectively is another pair of shoes. If you"re giving it your all, but your business is still not in take-off mode, or has been somewhat stagnant for far too long, you may be sabotaging yourself in spite of your best intentions.
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Apply: Afya Bora Consortium Fellowship in Global Health Leadership (Paid)

Afya Bora Consortium Fellowships in Global Health Leadership will be accepting applications for the 2016-2017 Fellowship year, beginning August 2015. There are 20 positions available for health professionals interested in a 12-month fellowship (starting July 2016) in one of our African partner countries (Botswana, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda).
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Enter for the Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship Awards 2015

UN-Habitat and the International Ecological Safety Collaboration Organization (IESCO) supported by China Development Orient Urban Development and Investment Company Limited ("CDB-ORIENT") have jointly launched a biennial Youth Innovation Awards Programme. The aim of the Award is to acknowledge and recognize initiatives which will create positive impact socially, economically and environmentally.
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APPLY: The Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme (TEEP)

The Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme (TEEP) is a year-long programme in which selected start-ups each go through a 12-week training course, develop a rapport with a mentor and build the business. Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme (TEEP) operates with the belief that entrepreneurship and business skills are teachable and learnable.
APPLY: The Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme (TEEP)

APPLY: 2015 Google Anita Borg Scholarship for Female Students

The Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship is now open to female students studying computer science at a university in Europe, Middle East or Africa who would like to learn more about Google the latest trends and advancements in technology for its 2015/2016 academic year.
APPLY: 2015 Google Anita Borg Scholarship for Female Students

Opportunity to Work on your own idea and Bring Positive Social Change

The Echoing Green invites emerging leaders working to bring about positive social change to apply for any of the following three fellowship opportunities: Global Fellowship Climate Fellowship Black Male Achievement Fellowship Echoing Green Fellowship is a two year programme that requires the fellows to work full-time (minimum of 35 hours a week) during the fellowship period.
Opportunity to Work on your own idea and Bring Positive Social Change

Apply: Master of Science in Foreign Service Scholarship at Georgetown University

As of fall 2014, the Master of Science in Foreign Service (MSFS) at Georgetown University began offering a full-tuition scholarship for a talented graduate student from sub-Saharan Africa. MSFS is a two-year, full-time graduate degree program in international affairs. Students will take courses in international relations, international trade, international finance, statistics and analytical tools, and history.
Apply: Master of Science in Foreign Service Scholarship at Georgetown University

How To Make Customers loyal

Starting a business is not for the fainthearted. In fact, before you start a business, it is wise to do a SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats) analysis to be aware of all the various challenges you might encounter and the strategies you could use to address them.
How To Make Customers loyal

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Why Young Entrepreneurs Should Invest in Agriculture

Agriculture is, to many young people synonymous with the hoe, dirt, extreme risk and low wages. It is not surprising that few youth are interested in engaging in agriculture, as a form of full time employment or as an investment, (Brac, Youth Watch 2012).
Why Young Entrepreneurs Should Invest in Agriculture