Empowering Female Entrepreneurship in Tech and Agriculture
In April 2024, TRAIDE Foundation, in collaboration with Ice Addis, Studio.Why, ITC, Care Ethiopia, and UN Women, hosted the Women in Tech Hackathon in Addis Ababa. The event brought together 23 young women to tackle key challenges in Ethiopia’s agricultural sector through technology and entrepreneurship. Over the course of three days, participants developed sustainable, market-driven…
Read MoreDigital Transformation in Rwanda’s TVET Sector: CREATE Project Approach
The Rwanda TVET Board (RTB), established under the Ministry of Education, is responsible for promoting Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). RTB aims to provide comprehensive, locally curated resources to its students. TVET is recognized within the National Strategic Plan in Rwanda as essential for economic growth. The TVET sector is targeted to generate…
Read MoreCapitalizing on Rwanda’s Fintech Potential: Insights into a Rapidly Evolving Sector
Rwanda’s fintech sector is rapidly gaining momentum, fueled by high mobile money adoption, forward-thinking regulation, and a government committed to digital transformation. With 4G coverage reaching 96.6% and internet bandwidth increasing tenfold between 2015 and 2019, the country has laid a solid digital foundation. A 7,000 km national fibre optic backbone further strengthens connectivity, positioning…
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