http://www.idisc.net/en/Region.1.html The latest articles, network members and documents from the iDisc Africa regional network 10 http://www.infodev.org/images/infodev.gif http://www.idisc.net/en/Region.1.html [Network Member] Nigeria http://www.idisc.net/en/Incubator.468.html Mon, 22 Feb 2010 09:59:37 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Incubator.468.html [Highlight] The International Conference on Business Incubation, co-sponsored by infoDev, SABTIA and SEDA (The Small Enterprise Development Company), is the premier African gathering for incubation practitioners and economic development professionals from Africa. It is an opportunity for these professionals to get together at a conference and to participate in in-depth workshops, roundtable discussions and networking activities. http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38966.html Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38966.html [Network Member] Nigeria http://www.idisc.net/en/Incubator.460.html Wed, 03 Feb 2010 07:55:35 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Incubator.460.html [Highlight] http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38949.html Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38949.html [Highlight] http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38953.html Sat, 02 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38953.html [Highlight] Developing countries are increasingly embracing innovation and entrepreneurship as a key component of their social and economic development. To this end, business incubators and other types of business development service organizations are playing an important role in providing infrastructure, business advice and mentoring, networking, financing, and security to millions of business entrepreneurs in developing countries that otherwise wouldn’t have the resources to grow and scale up. http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38944.html Sat, 12 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38944.html [Network Member] Kenya http://www.idisc.net/en/Incubator.454.html Thu, 03 Dec 2009 02:11:39 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Incubator.454.html [Highlight] Business incubation formally began in the US in the 1960s, and later developed in the UK and Europe through various related forms (eg. Innovation centres, technopoles/science parks). It is recognized as a way of meeting a variety of economic and socio-economic policy needs. http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38940.html Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38940.html [Network Member] Rwanda http://www.idisc.net/en/Incubator.441.html Tue, 20 Oct 2009 08:13:28 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Incubator.441.html [Network Member] South Africa http://www.idisc.net/en/Incubator.438.html Sun, 11 Oct 2009 15:34:31 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Incubator.438.html [Network Member] South Africa http://www.idisc.net/en/Incubator.436.html Fri, 09 Oct 2009 11:54:59 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Incubator.436.html [Network Member] South Africa http://www.idisc.net/en/Incubator.427.html Wed, 07 Oct 2009 03:52:10 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Incubator.427.html [Network Member] South Africa http://www.idisc.net/en/Incubator.343.html Tue, 29 Sep 2009 04:50:41 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Incubator.343.html [Network Member] Mozambique http://www.idisc.net/en/Incubator.338.html Mon, 21 Sep 2009 12:40:24 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Incubator.338.html [Highlight] The aim of the climate technology center concept is to accelerate the development and commercialization of emerging clean technologies for national, regional or global deployment, thus supporting the transition to low-carbon development in middle and low income countries. http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38918.html Wed, 09 Sep 2009 11:44:15 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38918.html [Network Member] Chad http://www.idisc.net/en/Incubator.331.html Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:38:36 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Incubator.331.html [Highlight] Quoting recent research by the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Association, Incubators New Zealand Chairman Mr. Kirkpatrick reiterates the importance of investment in business incubation and the effectiveness of business incubators as part of the job creation equation. http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38916.html Sun, 06 Sep 2009 11:32:07 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38916.html [Highlight] http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38913.html Mon, 31 Aug 2009 09:47:03 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38913.html [Highlight] Gain Global Visibility: Apply to have your business featured as a Low-Carbon Innovator Case Study. Deadline is Friday September 18th. http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38908.html Mon, 10 Aug 2009 12:33:56 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38908.html [Network Member] Nigeria http://www.idisc.net/en/Incubator.316.html Sat, 08 Aug 2009 02:41:37 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Incubator.316.html [Highlight] EIM Business & Policy Research (EIM BV) is an independent research and consultancy organisation based in the Netherlands. EIM has been carrying out policy research on enterprise issues for 75 years in various fields such as entrepreneurship and business development, employment, ICT, innovation, internationalisation and administrative burdens. http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38900.html Fri, 17 Jul 2009 08:35:54 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38900.html [Highlight] infoDev is seeking a Short-term Consultant for the infoDev & DFID Low Carbon Innovation Program. The deadline for applications is July 28, 2009. http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38899.html Thu, 16 Jul 2009 11:02:09 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38899.html [Highlight] Innovation is key to technology adoption and creation, and to explaining the vast differences in productivity across and within countries. Owner ability, personality traits, and ethnicity have a significant and substantial impact on the likelihood of a firm innovating, confirming the importance of the entrepreneur in the innovation process. http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38896.html Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:31:49 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38896.html [Network Member] Nigeria http://www.idisc.net/en/Incubator.310.html Thu, 18 Jun 2009 14:36:03 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Incubator.310.html [Network Member] Ethiopia http://www.idisc.net/en/Incubator.308.html Thu, 11 Jun 2009 08:47:54 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Incubator.308.html [Highlight] Following a call for candidates in March for the Global Innovators 2009 contest, infoDev is pleased to announce that it has selected eleven entrepreneurs whose success stories will be highlighted at infoDev's 3rd Global Forum on Innovation & Entrepreneurship in October 2009. http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38885.html Thu, 28 May 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38885.html [Network Member] Senegal http://www.idisc.net/en/Incubator.302.html Fri, 22 May 2009 11:15:36 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Incubator.302.html [Highlight] The purpose of this online discussion is to explore how developing countries can best facilitate the transfer and commercialization of technology from research institutions - whether from within their domestic institutions; between developing countries; or between developing and industrialized nations. http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38879.html Fri, 08 May 2009 02:33:30 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38879.html [Highlight] The Tech awards committee - Technology benefiting humanity - is currently accepting 2009 nominations. Five laureates are recognized in each of the categories: Environment, Economic Development, Education, Equality and Health, and one laurete from each category receives a $50,000 prize. http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38876.html Thu, 30 Apr 2009 07:47:31 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38876.html [Highlight] The Development Marketplace is a competitive grant program administered by the World Bank. The 2009 global competition is funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and additional DM partners. It aims to identify 20 to 25 innovative, early-stage projects addressing climate adaptation. The DM is a unique opportunity to turn your idea into reality; if selected your project could receive up to US$200,000 in grant funding for implementation over two years. http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38865.html Tue, 31 Mar 2009 10:04:41 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38865.html [Highlight] Ms. Valerie D'Costa, infoDev's Program Manager, invites you to reflect on the theme for the 3rd infoDev Global Forum on Business Incubation - Innovation and Venture Creation for Inclusive Development - and send us your thoughts to help shape the Global Forum 2009 agenda and activities. http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38864.html Tue, 31 Mar 2009 05:27:49 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38864.html [Highlight] The Technology and Business Incubation Facility in Kigali, Rwanda, has been named a finalist for the National Business Incubation Association’s 2009 Incubator of the Year award in the nontechnology category. The winner of the prestigious award will be announced on April 21, 2009 at NBIA’s 23rd International Conference on Business Incubation in Kansas City, USA. http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38858.html Thu, 19 Mar 2009 14:51:45 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38858.html [Highlight] The 3rd Global Forum on Business Incubation will be held in Florianopolis, Brazil on October 26-30, 2009. This new date and location enables both partners to integrate the 3rd infoDev Global Forum with ANPROTEC's 19th Brazilian National Seminar on Science Parks and Business Incubation. http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38856.html Tue, 17 Mar 2009 04:14:48 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38856.html [Highlight] infoDev is seeking 15-20 successful entrepreneurs working on innovations in sectors such as agriculture, information technology, tourism and sustainable energy / clean technology. Successful applicants will be named 2009 Global Forum Innovators and have their stories highlighted at the 3rd infoDev Global Forum on Innovation & Entrepreneurship in October 2009. http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38853.html Fri, 06 Mar 2009 16:32:59 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38853.html [Highlight] Initiated and financed by infoDev, the Global Working Group on Youth & Innovation already comprises more than 20 experts from infoDev's Global Network of Business Incubators, committed to fostering youth entrepreneurship within the broader context of innovation and business incubation. Read the Working Group's first activity update. Global Network members are welcome to join! http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38850.html Fri, 27 Feb 2009 07:14:34 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38850.html [Highlight] infoDev has received financing from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) toward the cost of developing a state-of-the-art business incubation training program targeting business incubator managers in developing countries, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consultant services. http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38842.html Mon, 23 Feb 2009 04:38:48 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38842.html [Highlight] Following a Request for Proposals infoDev has provided grants for building three global thematic work groups as part of infoDev’s 's Global Incubation Network. These work groups are being set up for learning more about how to effectively serve women and youth through business incubation and about models for spurring high growth enterprises in ICT-enabled sectors in the poorer developing countries. This article highlights some of the activities that are currently underway in the working group on women-focused business incubation - and invites incubators to take part in an upcoming competition! http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38836.html Wed, 14 Jan 2009 11:30:40 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38836.html [Highlight] The Skoll Awards are designed for leaders who contribute value to a peer network committed to continuous learning. By telling their stories, they join in the foundation’s ongoing celebration of the power of social entrepreneurs. The Skoll Awards provide later-stage funding, which is generally structured as a $1 million award paid out over three years. http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38834.html Fri, 09 Jan 2009 11:39:41 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38834.html [Highlight] Do you have an entrepreneurial and innovative idea that is locally-driven and has great potential to contribute to sustainable development in developing countries? In January 2009, the SEED Initiative will be launching its call for proposals for the 2009 SEED Awards for entrepreneurship in sustainable development. http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38832.html Mon, 05 Jan 2009 09:07:37 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38832.html [Network Member] Congo http://www.idisc.net/en/Incubator.268.html Sat, 06 Dec 2008 06:49:15 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Incubator.268.html [Highlight] Proposals were submitted in response to the Call for Proposals under the Korean Turst Fund for ICT for Development. The Korean Trust Fund finances projects chosen followig a competitive selection process of proposals received from operational units for the World Bank. http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38812.html Fri, 31 Oct 2008 08:56:58 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38812.html [Highlight] infoDev, in cooperation with the Global ICT Department (GICT) of the World Bank Group, has commissioned a global best practice study on IT Parks which draws on the experience of several countries and leverages infoDev’s global network of business incubators, which in many instances are housed within IT Parks. The study provides a synthesis of best practices and lessons learned (both from success and failure) and supports governments in developing and transition economies in designing and promoting such projects. http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38803.html Tue, 14 Oct 2008 04:19:42 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38803.html [Network Member] Nigeria http://www.idisc.net/en/Incubator.257.html Thu, 02 Oct 2008 07:37:29 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Incubator.257.html [Highlight] The 2nd Annual Base of the Pyramid (BoP) Narrative Competition 2008 is now accepting submissions for its short essay competition on initiatives developed to overcome challenges in low-income communities. infoDev encourages its Global Network of Business Incubators to participate! http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38791.html Mon, 29 Sep 2008 11:11:36 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38791.html [Highlight] infoDev today announced a partnership with Brazil to explore ICT-enabled innovation and entrepreneurship as tools for sustainable development. The objective of this partnership is to explore the role of ICT, innovation and small business entrepreneurship as engines of economic growth and social empowerment and inclusion. As part of this partnership, Brazil will host the 3rd infoDev Global Forum on Business Incubation in May 2009. http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38788.html Thu, 25 Sep 2008 14:41:46 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38788.html [Highlight] The African Incubator Network (AIN) regional representatives gathered in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia in September 2008 to cement the network's action plan for the coming year. Supported by infoDev, the meeting brought together AIN sub-regional representatives and infoDev staff, and gave AIN the opportunity to present African incubation models and achievements to the Directorate of the African Union. http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38785.html Wed, 24 Sep 2008 08:53:23 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38785.html [Network Member] Nigeria http://www.idisc.net/en/Incubator.254.html Fri, 19 Sep 2008 04:17:43 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Incubator.254.html [Highlight] Hosted by Government of Uganda through the Ministry of ICT, IST-Africa 2009 Conference & Exhibition will take place on May 6-8, 2009. Part of the IST-Africa Initiative, which is supported by the European Commission under the ICT Theme of Framework Programme 7 (FP7), IST-Africa 2009 is the fourth in an Annual Conference Series which brings together senior representatives from leading commercial, government & research organisations across Africa and from Europe, to bridge the Digital Divide by sharing knowledge, experience, lessons learnt and good practice and discussing policy related issues. http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38771.html Thu, 21 Aug 2008 03:19:35 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38771.html [Highlight] Proposals were submitted in response to RFP "Promoting ICT-enabled Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Developing Countries through Business Incubation". http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38770.html Tue, 19 Aug 2008 08:33:04 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38770.html [Highlight] A key finding from infoDev's Incubator Initiative and our country work on growth and competitiveness is that there is little available financing for technology entrepreneurs. This study assesses the current efforts by multilateral institutions and investors to address the financing needs of ICT and ICT-enabled SMEs in developing countries, and identifies the key challenges and constraints to meeting these needs. http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38769.html Tue, 19 Aug 2008 08:16:24 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38769.html [Highlight] infoDev is currently looking for two consultants to join the Innovation & Entrepreneurship team Business Incubator Initiative: a Regional Facilitator for Africa and a Regional Facilitator for Asia. The application deadline for these positions is August 1, 2008. http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38757.html Sun, 27 Jul 2008 15:24:50 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38757.html [Highlight] The European Commission is financing a €20 million "ACP-Information and Communication Technologies [@CP-ICT] Programme" from its 9th European Development Fund. The Contracting Authority is the ACP Secretariat; and a major component of the Programme is a €9.5 million call for proposals. http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38753.html Tue, 22 Jul 2008 10:09:44 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38753.html [Highlight] The incubator selected 12 women (from 60 applicants) in the information and communication technology field for its Empowering Women in ICT 18-month mentoring program, which aims to develop role models and encourage South African women to become ICT entrepreneurs. http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38748.html Sat, 05 Jul 2008 11:41:37 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38748.html [Network Member] South Africa http://www.idisc.net/en/Incubator.246.html Tue, 24 Jun 2008 07:57:42 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Incubator.246.html [Highlight] Scholarships are being made available to developing country applicants wishing to study on either of the following University of Manchester one-year Masters degrees: "MSc in ICTs for Development" or "MSc in Management and Information Systems: Change & Development". http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38700.html Thu, 17 Apr 2008 11:38:52 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38700.html [Highlight] An opportunity to become a member of a virtual think-tank on business incubation working groups on Women, Youth, and High Growth. Make sure to submit a proposal by April 15th, or become a general member by contacting one of the infoDev focal points. http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38691.html Mon, 31 Mar 2008 06:50:15 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38691.html [Network Member] Nigeria http://www.idisc.net/en/Incubator.215.html Thu, 20 Mar 2008 11:20:40 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Incubator.215.html [Network Member] Angola http://www.idisc.net/en/Incubator.212.html Wed, 05 Mar 2008 08:15:27 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Incubator.212.html [Highlight] IFC distributes the SME Toolkit in several countries by partnering with local organizations that translate the product into local languages and offer relevant content in areas such as business regulations, sources of financing, and local business directories. The Toolkit was launched in Benin with H&C Business Technologies on Feb 26th. BusyInternet, a member of the infoDev Global Network of Business Incubators, will host the Toolkit in Ghana. http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38667.html Wed, 27 Feb 2008 15:29:23 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38667.html [Highlight] One of TBIF’s incubated companies, S.T.O.P. is about to graduate! S.T.O.P. was started in November 2006 with two employees, and now employs more then eight permanent staff. Operating in electrical / mechanical consulting and contracting, the company specializes in the design, implementation and maintenance of high/medium voltage electrical power distribution system and security. http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38662.html Tue, 26 Feb 2008 19:12:20 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38662.html [Network Member] Nigeria http://www.idisc.net/en/Incubator.203.html Mon, 18 Feb 2008 08:44:13 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Incubator.203.html [Network Member] Nigeria http://www.idisc.net/en/Incubator.201.html Wed, 13 Feb 2008 12:27:10 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Incubator.201.html [Network Member] Nigeria http://www.idisc.net/en/Incubator.199.html Mon, 11 Feb 2008 09:18:34 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Incubator.199.html [Highlight] Development Marketplace (DM) is a competitive grant program administered by the World Bank and supported by various partners that identifies and funds innovative, early-stage projects with high potential for development impact. Incubators and/or their client companies are eligible to apply, as long as they are partners with a local organization. http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38642.html Wed, 23 Jan 2008 11:04:35 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38642.html [Highlight] Following the successful outcomes of the three sub-regional workshops held in 2007, members of the African Incubator Network (AIN) have ratified a detailed plan of action for 2008. Key areas of focus, identified during the workshops, will be capacity building; increased advocacy and stakeholder relationship building and the broad promotion of incubation activities across the continent. http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38636.html Wed, 09 Jan 2008 15:10:35 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38636.html [Network Member] South Africa http://www.idisc.net/en/Incubator.189.html Thu, 20 Dec 2007 06:23:46 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Incubator.189.html [Network Member] Kenya http://www.idisc.net/en/Incubator.183.html Fri, 14 Dec 2007 17:24:17 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Incubator.183.html [Highlight] infoDev and the IFC commissioned a feasibility study to assess the market opportunity for an ICT center and business incubator in Maputo. On Nov. 27th, a stakeholder meeting chaired by H.E. Dr. Massingue, Minister of Science and Technology of Mozambique, was organized to present the results of this work and to facilitate the process of making this feasibility study a reality. http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38627.html Fri, 14 Dec 2007 09:22:29 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38627.html [Highlight] Maxum went on a recruitment drive to identify 12 women ICT entrepreneurs for an inspiring, exciting and educational training opportunity in the US. The goal of the program is to build the competence and confidence of participants to start or grow successful businesses, in enabled environments provided by South African business incubators. http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38619.html Tue, 11 Dec 2007 10:15:14 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38619.html [Network Member] South Africa http://www.idisc.net/en/Incubator.182.html Tue, 11 Dec 2007 06:30:13 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Incubator.182.html [Network Member] Ghana http://www.idisc.net/en/Incubator.181.html Mon, 10 Dec 2007 05:09:32 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Incubator.181.html [Network Member] Nigeria http://www.idisc.net/en/Incubator.177.html Thu, 06 Dec 2007 05:43:00 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Incubator.177.html [Network Member] South Africa http://www.idisc.net/en/Incubator.173.html Tue, 04 Dec 2007 06:14:26 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Incubator.173.html [Presentation] http://www.idisc.net/en/Publication.113.html Mon, 26 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Publication.113.html [Presentation] http://www.idisc.net/en/Publication.114.html Mon, 26 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Publication.114.html [Presentation] http://www.idisc.net/en/Publication.115.html Mon, 26 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Publication.115.html [Presentation] http://www.idisc.net/en/Publication.116.html Mon, 26 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Publication.116.html [Presentation] http://www.idisc.net/en/Publication.117.html Mon, 26 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Publication.117.html [Presentation] http://www.idisc.net/en/Publication.118.html Mon, 26 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Publication.118.html [Presentation] http://www.idisc.net/en/Publication.119.html Mon, 26 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Publication.119.html [Presentation] http://www.idisc.net/en/Publication.120.html Mon, 26 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Publication.120.html [Presentation] http://www.idisc.net/en/Publication.121.html Mon, 26 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Publication.121.html [Presentation] http://www.idisc.net/en/Publication.122.html Mon, 26 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Publication.122.html [Presentation] http://www.idisc.net/en/Publication.123.html Mon, 26 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Publication.123.html [Presentation] http://www.idisc.net/en/Publication.124.html Mon, 26 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Publication.124.html [Presentation] http://www.idisc.net/en/Publication.125.html Mon, 26 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Publication.125.html [Presentation] http://www.idisc.net/en/Publication.126.html Mon, 26 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Publication.126.html [Presentation] http://www.idisc.net/en/Publication.127.html Mon, 26 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Publication.127.html [Presentation] http://www.idisc.net/en/Publication.128.html Mon, 26 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Publication.128.html [Presentation] http://www.idisc.net/en/Publication.129.html Mon, 26 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Publication.129.html [Presentation] http://www.idisc.net/en/Publication.130.html Mon, 26 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Publication.130.html [Network Member] Uganda http://www.idisc.net/en/Incubator.168.html Fri, 09 Nov 2007 09:28:15 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Incubator.168.html [Highlight] infoDev and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) are partnering to explore the design and implementation of effective business incubator models in developing countries, including Mozambique http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38549.html Thu, 08 Nov 2007 17:36:35 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38549.html [Network Member] South Africa http://www.idisc.net/en/Incubator.167.html Tue, 06 Nov 2007 02:46:50 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Incubator.167.html [Highlight] Incubator managers from 15 countries across Sub-Saharan Africa participated in a training event from October 8 - 12 to learn about issues including marketing, developing mentoring & coaching programs, as well as monitoring, evaluating and benchmarking incubator operations. http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38547.html Mon, 05 Nov 2007 15:36:37 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38547.html [Highlight] TBIF was showcased to high-level officials from Rwanda, the World Bank and ITU to demonstrate the impact of business incubation on private sector development. The visit was organized in conjunction with the Connect Africa Summit held in Kigali at the end of October. http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38544.html Mon, 05 Nov 2007 10:29:23 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38544.html [Highlight] IST-Africa 2008 will take place on May 14-16, 2008 in Windhoek, Namibia. The programme combines strategic keynote presentations, technical and policy papers, case studies, workshops, an exhibition and social activities. http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38543.html Mon, 05 Nov 2007 09:41:53 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38543.html [Highlight] A conference on "The role of science parks in accelerating knowledge economy growth – contrasts between emerging and more developed economies" will be held in Johannesburg, South Africa from 14 to 17 September, 2008 http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38542.html Wed, 31 Oct 2007 15:10:18 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38542.html [Highlight] The African Incubator Network better known as the AIN has attracted significant interest over the previous couple of months. The goal of the AIN is to develop a collaborative Pan-African network of Incubators and other business development service providers and during the month of July 2007 its focus has been just that. http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38514.html Tue, 07 Aug 2007 06:50:37 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38514.html [Network Member] United Kingdom http://www.idisc.net/en/Incubator.123.html Sun, 15 Jul 2007 16:18:35 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Incubator.123.html [Highlight] The Rwanda TBIF has successfully added its 10th tenant to the incubator, and put together some advice on Networking for its clients needs. These newsletters highlight some of TBIF's main achievements to date. http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38503.html Tue, 26 Jun 2007 11:22:52 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38503.html [Network Member] South Africa http://www.idisc.net/en/Incubator.95.html Thu, 07 Jun 2007 02:07:01 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Incubator.95.html [Highlight] New marketing material in the Incubator Toolkit http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38483.html Tue, 05 Jun 2007 19:18:16 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38483.html [Good Practice] This document helps incubator managers to better understand what is important and what to do to better position their incubators in order to achieve their goals. http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38473.html Thu, 31 May 2007 15:33:09 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38473.html [Highlight] Angolan Minister of Public Administration, Employment and Social Security, the Honorable Mr. Pitra Neto, inaugurated the infoDev-supported business incubator in Luanda on May 1st. Minister Neto highlighted that the purpose of the business incubator is the creation and strengthening of new businesses and enhance job generation and maintenance. http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38467.html Fri, 18 May 2007 09:47:55 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38467.html [Network Member] Kenya http://www.idisc.net/en/Incubator.86.html Tue, 08 May 2007 14:56:50 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Incubator.86.html [Highlight] Following a two day meeting in Johannesburg, attended by the sub-regional facilitators for East, West and Southern Africa, plans are now in place for workshops across the continent and for further networking opportunities in the months ahead. http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38454.html Sat, 28 Apr 2007 06:54:46 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38454.html [Network Member] Mozambique http://www.idisc.net/en/Incubator.82.html Thu, 26 Apr 2007 05:53:30 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Incubator.82.html [Highlight] The Africa Regional Incubation Network was originally initiated with a core of infoDev funded incubators. Today there are over 100 participants from all over Africa and if you or your organisation provide support to small enterprises, you are welcome to join. http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38408.html Sat, 30 Dec 2006 03:27:28 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38408.html [Highlight] During the 2nd Global Forum on Business Incubation in Hyderabad, India, the Africa regional network of business incubators and innovators developed an action plan for its activities over the coming year. http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38405.html Mon, 18 Dec 2006 11:04:49 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38405.html [Analysis] The SME e-Access and Usage survey was carried out by the Research ICT Africa! network in 14 African countries between the last quarter of 2005 and the first quarter of 2006. Its primary objective is to understand the impact of ICTs on private sector development, and how ICT can contribute to a vibrant SME sector and economic growth in the context of developing economies. http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38401.html Tue, 05 Dec 2006 18:36:40 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38401.html [Highlight] infoDev's 2nd Global Forum on Business Incubation took place in India November 6-10, 2006. The event highlighted the commitment of infoDev and its Global Network of Incubators' to foster ICT-enabled enterprise development in the developing world; solidified the Regional Networks of incubators; and called on infoDev to play an increasing role in capacity building, knowledge-sharing, monitoring and evaluation, and awareness-raising. http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38395.html Wed, 29 Nov 2006 16:17:51 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38395.html [Highlight] According to a recent assessment carried out by the OTF Group, it is clear that incubators have benefits far beyond the core clients they work with on a daily basis. Incubators often work to address the financing gap experienced by technology entrepreneurs, as well as to affect policies and regulations that impact entrepreneurship in the country. The study also reveals that "entrepreneurial attitudes" are often one of the key barriers to entrepreneurship, a challenge that the incubators help to address by raising-awareness for local entrepreneurs. http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38385.html Thu, 02 Nov 2006 22:01:17 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38385.html [Network Member] Ghana http://www.idisc.net/en/Incubator.2.html Wed, 25 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Incubator.2.html [Network Member] Mauritius http://www.idisc.net/en/Incubator.4.html Wed, 25 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Incubator.4.html [Network Member] Senegal http://www.idisc.net/en/Incubator.7.html Wed, 25 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Incubator.7.html [Network Member] South Africa http://www.idisc.net/en/Incubator.9.html Wed, 25 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Incubator.9.html [Network Member] Rwanda http://www.idisc.net/en/Incubator.6.html Wed, 25 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Incubator.6.html [Network Member] Uganda http://www.idisc.net/en/Incubator.11.html Wed, 25 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Incubator.11.html [Report] http://www.idisc.net/en/Publication.375.html Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Publication.375.html [Report] http://www.idisc.net/en/Publication.384.html Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Publication.384.html