Unleashing Agricultural Entrepreneurs

Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurship Programme’s

We have just recently concluded the launch of the Unleashing Agricultural Entrepreneurs at the Grow Africa "Youth in Agriculture" event. The report was the major component of the session as it was our findings that informed the discussion and focus groups. The event commenced with a presentation I delivered about the report and our eleven key recommendations. 

The report was very well received. All in attendance were excited that the report findings could strengthen the integration of the ecosystem in Africa and increase the productivity and profitability of entrepreneurs in agriculture.

I promised to share it with you, so, simply visit http://bit.ly/TEEPagricReport  to download the report. It will be very good to get your perspectives, and how this relates to the work you are doing in that addresses agric as a business in Africa.

 

  

It was good to meet you briefly yesterday at the ENABLE Youth Programme workshop.

 

As I promised, I will send you the report from the Research and Advocacy arm of Tony Elumelu Foundation, following its launch at WEF Africa in May, 2016.  This email is simply to ensure I have your correct email address.

 

Please find some information about the Foundation and highlights of the Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurship Programme’s selected entrepreneurs in 2015 and 2016.

 

Recall I mentioned we had our largest applications from the agri-preneurs in both years, similarly, following selection through a rigorous process, the largest sector on the programme is in Agriculture.

 

As I wish you a very good weekend, you may also view the TEEP documentary which showcases the ground-breaking first year of Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurs: Transforming Africa; so as to understand the work of the Foundation further. 

You can view the film on the link below:

https://vimeo.com/159875025

Password : teepdoc

To view please follow these directions:

1.     Please note you can either watch it online directly on this link or download it to your computer.

2.     If you would like the fastest download (but low quality), you should select the "SD 540p"

3.     If you would like to get the best quality, you should select the "original" file.

4.     You can copy to 8GB UBS drive which you should reformat using NFTS so they can accept files larger than 4GB.

Please DO NOT put on You Tube.

Film Synopsis:

Title: Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurs: Transforming Africa 

Produced by: Tony Elumelu Foundation

Running Time: 48 minutes

Produced by the Tony Elumelu Foundation, Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurs: Transforming Africa tells the story of one man’s vision to harness and unleash the ingenuity and creativity Africa’s entrepreneurs to spur innovation and economic development on the continent. Through the Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurship Programme (TEEP), Tony O. Elumelu, described as the quintessential entrepreneur, has made a decade long commitment of $100 million to grow 10,000 entrepreneurs from Africa’s 54 countries to create jobs and generate wealth.

Launched on 1^st January 2015, this film tells the story of TEEP, how it all started and the first year of implementation in 2015.  Discover how the Foundation developed a programme to institutionalize luck and give entrepreneurs the tools they need to succeed through TEEP’s unique 7 Pillars and find out why 2015 will be a turning point in Africa’s history.

We welcome your feedback from the viewing

Best regards,

            Abimbola Adebakin
            Chief Operating Officer

            The Tony Elumelu Foundation
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