SlideShare a Scribd company logo
1 of 29
In Pursuit of Purpose The Purpose Driven Cheetah By IyinoluwaAboyeji President, Imprint Publications Youth Inspire Accra, Ghana
President, Board of Imprint Publications Member, Class of 2010 Member Candidate for B.A (Hons) Legal Studies and Economics Committee Member, World Youth Alliance, Toronto Vice-President. Projects
The Purpose Driven Cheetah…
The term “cheetah” was coined by Professor George Ayitteh in his book “Africa Unchained”… The cheetah generation is a new breed of Africans  (TED TALK ARUSHA 2007)
Am I ?
When I was a little kid, I wanted to become…  a taxi driver…
But here I am, a…
So, I guess we all have our moments of weakness….
But how do we get Cheetahs from... before they go gray...
There is no security on this earth. There is only opportunity. - Gen. Douglas MacAurthur
Not Opportunity showed I hated business…
and helped me discover my love for RESEARCH…
Problem
is Africa its Cheetahs…
Despite limited progress, internet penetration in African countries remains disappointingly low… Shipping routes for 2004/5 indicating the opportunities for trade within and outside the continent remain low…
Opportunity!
Both education and entrepreneurship are going nowhere…. can we leverage the two to contribute meaningfully to development ?
We have a problem when Education and Entrepreneurship are at odds…  At some point, ideas=$ % of children who graduate from high school/ go to college Entrepreneurship education connects young people to the practical benefits of  an education
Several problems plague Higher Education in Africa…. Incessant Strikes…. Student Space Concerns…
But at the heart of all these issues is funding.... Canadian Colleges and Universities receive $34 billion from the government in 2009 while Nigeria’s entire education budget was about $1.65 billion in the same year ! ,[object Object],[object Object]
Project Cheetah will help African Higher Education by…
Today, it might seem like you are reaching out to opportunity to no avail...
“We are all faced with a series of brilliant opportunities disguised as impossible situations….” -Charles R. Swindon
I have three words to leave you with today… Do Something CRAZY!
Be a cheetah… Let’s build this continent together !
Presentation1[1][1]

More Related Content

What's hot

GEC 2017: Alesimo Mwanga
GEC 2017: Alesimo MwangaGEC 2017: Alesimo Mwanga
GEC 2017: Alesimo MwangaMark Marich
 
2015-africa-prosperity-summit-report
2015-africa-prosperity-summit-report2015-africa-prosperity-summit-report
2015-africa-prosperity-summit-reportMrAnthony1992
 
ICT and Enterprise Development
ICT and Enterprise DevelopmentICT and Enterprise Development
ICT and Enterprise DevelopmentAmira Sobeih
 
Japan Powerpoint Country
Japan Powerpoint CountryJapan Powerpoint Country
Japan Powerpoint CountryAndrew Schwartz
 
AEC2014 Speech Opening Ceremony UNDP Resident Representative to Ethiopia Euge...
AEC2014 Speech Opening Ceremony UNDP Resident Representative to Ethiopia Euge...AEC2014 Speech Opening Ceremony UNDP Resident Representative to Ethiopia Euge...
AEC2014 Speech Opening Ceremony UNDP Resident Representative to Ethiopia Euge...Dr Lendy Spires
 
Investing in Africa's Children UN Forum Final REPORT- Dishman
Investing in Africa's Children UN Forum Final REPORT- DishmanInvesting in Africa's Children UN Forum Final REPORT- Dishman
Investing in Africa's Children UN Forum Final REPORT- Dishmandebdishman
 
How to tackle Human Trafficking in Timor-Leste May 2018
How to tackle Human Trafficking in Timor-Leste  May 2018 How to tackle Human Trafficking in Timor-Leste  May 2018
How to tackle Human Trafficking in Timor-Leste May 2018 Elisa DaSi
 
2007 Global Summit of Women
2007 Global Summit of Women2007 Global Summit of Women
2007 Global Summit of WomenKarolina K.
 

What's hot (12)

GEC 2017: Alesimo Mwanga
GEC 2017: Alesimo MwangaGEC 2017: Alesimo Mwanga
GEC 2017: Alesimo Mwanga
 
2015-africa-prosperity-summit-report
2015-africa-prosperity-summit-report2015-africa-prosperity-summit-report
2015-africa-prosperity-summit-report
 
ICT and Enterprise Development
ICT and Enterprise DevelopmentICT and Enterprise Development
ICT and Enterprise Development
 
Japan Powerpoint Country
Japan Powerpoint CountryJapan Powerpoint Country
Japan Powerpoint Country
 
Elive16
Elive16Elive16
Elive16
 
AEC2014 Speech Opening Ceremony UNDP Resident Representative to Ethiopia Euge...
AEC2014 Speech Opening Ceremony UNDP Resident Representative to Ethiopia Euge...AEC2014 Speech Opening Ceremony UNDP Resident Representative to Ethiopia Euge...
AEC2014 Speech Opening Ceremony UNDP Resident Representative to Ethiopia Euge...
 
I camp children's safety event
I camp children's safety eventI camp children's safety event
I camp children's safety event
 
Investing in Africa's Children UN Forum Final REPORT- Dishman
Investing in Africa's Children UN Forum Final REPORT- DishmanInvesting in Africa's Children UN Forum Final REPORT- Dishman
Investing in Africa's Children UN Forum Final REPORT- Dishman
 
Entrepreneurship & Academia In The Start-Up Nation by Nava Swersky Sofer
Entrepreneurship & Academia In The Start-Up Nation by Nava Swersky SoferEntrepreneurship & Academia In The Start-Up Nation by Nava Swersky Sofer
Entrepreneurship & Academia In The Start-Up Nation by Nava Swersky Sofer
 
How to tackle Human Trafficking in Timor-Leste May 2018
How to tackle Human Trafficking in Timor-Leste  May 2018 How to tackle Human Trafficking in Timor-Leste  May 2018
How to tackle Human Trafficking in Timor-Leste May 2018
 
2007 Global Summit of Women
2007 Global Summit of Women2007 Global Summit of Women
2007 Global Summit of Women
 
Conference in Ghana
Conference in GhanaConference in Ghana
Conference in Ghana
 

Similar to Presentation1[1][1]

Big and Small Business Ideas - 7 Lucrative Ways To Make Money in Africa
Big and Small Business Ideas - 7 Lucrative Ways To Make Money in AfricaBig and Small Business Ideas - 7 Lucrative Ways To Make Money in Africa
Big and Small Business Ideas - 7 Lucrative Ways To Make Money in Africasmallstarter
 
Ai m newsletter issue 3 new and steadfast year for africa in me
Ai m newsletter issue 3   new and steadfast year for africa in meAi m newsletter issue 3   new and steadfast year for africa in me
Ai m newsletter issue 3 new and steadfast year for africa in meAIESEC In Africa
 
The impact of the internet on africa's youth and job creation by richard clo...
The impact of the internet on africa's youth and job  creation by richard clo...The impact of the internet on africa's youth and job  creation by richard clo...
The impact of the internet on africa's youth and job creation by richard clo...chrysaliscamp
 
The Entrepreneurs Spurring Africa’s Rise
The Entrepreneurs Spurring Africa’s RiseThe Entrepreneurs Spurring Africa’s Rise
The Entrepreneurs Spurring Africa’s RiseKnowledge@Wharton
 
The Fifth Estate - Kongossa Web Series 2013 - Jon gosier
The Fifth Estate - Kongossa Web Series 2013 - Jon gosierThe Fifth Estate - Kongossa Web Series 2013 - Jon gosier
The Fifth Estate - Kongossa Web Series 2013 - Jon gosierKongossa (KWS)
 
Betagroup #68 - Africa & Belgium : sharing common challenges?
Betagroup #68  - Africa & Belgium : sharing common challenges?Betagroup #68  - Africa & Belgium : sharing common challenges?
Betagroup #68 - Africa & Belgium : sharing common challenges?Mohammed Cherif
 
Digital Trends Sub-Saharan Africa 2016
Digital Trends Sub-Saharan Africa 2016Digital Trends Sub-Saharan Africa 2016
Digital Trends Sub-Saharan Africa 2016Hannah Law
 
Why a Digital Storytelling Contest for African Youth - Contest Overview
Why a Digital Storytelling Contest for African Youth - Contest OverviewWhy a Digital Storytelling Contest for African Youth - Contest Overview
Why a Digital Storytelling Contest for African Youth - Contest Overviewchrysaliscamp
 
Mwaura Enticing african young people to agriculture through education, traini...
Mwaura Enticing african young people to agriculture through education, traini...Mwaura Enticing african young people to agriculture through education, traini...
Mwaura Enticing african young people to agriculture through education, traini...futureagricultures
 
Education for All mLearning presentation, Open Innovation Africa Summit
Education for All mLearning presentation, Open Innovation Africa SummitEducation for All mLearning presentation, Open Innovation Africa Summit
Education for All mLearning presentation, Open Innovation Africa SummitSteve Vosloo
 
The impact of the internet on africa's youth and job creation by richard clo...
The impact of the internet on africa's youth and job  creation by richard clo...The impact of the internet on africa's youth and job  creation by richard clo...
The impact of the internet on africa's youth and job creation by richard clo...Chrysalis Campaign, Inc.
 
Bill Bruty Opening Speaker
Bill Bruty Opening SpeakerBill Bruty Opening Speaker
Bill Bruty Opening SpeakerVoscur Staff
 
Bill Bruty Morning
Bill Bruty MorningBill Bruty Morning
Bill Bruty MorningVoscur Staff
 
Empowering Africa's Next Generation: The AI Leadership Blueprint
Empowering Africa's Next Generation: The AI Leadership BlueprintEmpowering Africa's Next Generation: The AI Leadership Blueprint
Empowering Africa's Next Generation: The AI Leadership BlueprintMahmoud Rabie
 

Similar to Presentation1[1][1] (20)

Big and Small Business Ideas - 7 Lucrative Ways To Make Money in Africa
Big and Small Business Ideas - 7 Lucrative Ways To Make Money in AfricaBig and Small Business Ideas - 7 Lucrative Ways To Make Money in Africa
Big and Small Business Ideas - 7 Lucrative Ways To Make Money in Africa
 
Ai m newsletter issue 3 new and steadfast year for africa in me
Ai m newsletter issue 3   new and steadfast year for africa in meAi m newsletter issue 3   new and steadfast year for africa in me
Ai m newsletter issue 3 new and steadfast year for africa in me
 
The impact of the internet on africa's youth and job creation by richard clo...
The impact of the internet on africa's youth and job  creation by richard clo...The impact of the internet on africa's youth and job  creation by richard clo...
The impact of the internet on africa's youth and job creation by richard clo...
 
The Entrepreneurs Spurring Africa’s Rise
The Entrepreneurs Spurring Africa’s RiseThe Entrepreneurs Spurring Africa’s Rise
The Entrepreneurs Spurring Africa’s Rise
 
Jean-Claude Bastos De Morais
Jean-Claude Bastos De MoraisJean-Claude Bastos De Morais
Jean-Claude Bastos De Morais
 
The Fifth Estate - Kongossa Web Series 2013 - Jon gosier
The Fifth Estate - Kongossa Web Series 2013 - Jon gosierThe Fifth Estate - Kongossa Web Series 2013 - Jon gosier
The Fifth Estate - Kongossa Web Series 2013 - Jon gosier
 
Taalanta Proposal
Taalanta ProposalTaalanta Proposal
Taalanta Proposal
 
Khadijat Abdulkadir

Khadijat Abdulkadir
Khadijat Abdulkadir

Khadijat Abdulkadir

 
Khadijat Abdulkadir
Khadijat AbdulkadirKhadijat Abdulkadir
Khadijat Abdulkadir
 
Betagroup #68 - Africa & Belgium : sharing common challenges?
Betagroup #68  - Africa & Belgium : sharing common challenges?Betagroup #68  - Africa & Belgium : sharing common challenges?
Betagroup #68 - Africa & Belgium : sharing common challenges?
 
Trends in Africa
Trends in AfricaTrends in Africa
Trends in Africa
 
Digital Trends Sub-Saharan Africa 2016
Digital Trends Sub-Saharan Africa 2016Digital Trends Sub-Saharan Africa 2016
Digital Trends Sub-Saharan Africa 2016
 
Why a Digital Storytelling Contest for African Youth - Contest Overview
Why a Digital Storytelling Contest for African Youth - Contest OverviewWhy a Digital Storytelling Contest for African Youth - Contest Overview
Why a Digital Storytelling Contest for African Youth - Contest Overview
 
Mwaura Enticing african young people to agriculture through education, traini...
Mwaura Enticing african young people to agriculture through education, traini...Mwaura Enticing african young people to agriculture through education, traini...
Mwaura Enticing african young people to agriculture through education, traini...
 
Education for All mLearning presentation, Open Innovation Africa Summit
Education for All mLearning presentation, Open Innovation Africa SummitEducation for All mLearning presentation, Open Innovation Africa Summit
Education for All mLearning presentation, Open Innovation Africa Summit
 
The impact of the internet on africa's youth and job creation by richard clo...
The impact of the internet on africa's youth and job  creation by richard clo...The impact of the internet on africa's youth and job  creation by richard clo...
The impact of the internet on africa's youth and job creation by richard clo...
 
Bill Bruty Opening Speaker
Bill Bruty Opening SpeakerBill Bruty Opening Speaker
Bill Bruty Opening Speaker
 
Bill Bruty Morning
Bill Bruty MorningBill Bruty Morning
Bill Bruty Morning
 
Preparing for ssce converted
Preparing for ssce convertedPreparing for ssce converted
Preparing for ssce converted
 
Empowering Africa's Next Generation: The AI Leadership Blueprint
Empowering Africa's Next Generation: The AI Leadership BlueprintEmpowering Africa's Next Generation: The AI Leadership Blueprint
Empowering Africa's Next Generation: The AI Leadership Blueprint
 

Presentation1[1][1]

  • 1. In Pursuit of Purpose The Purpose Driven Cheetah By IyinoluwaAboyeji President, Imprint Publications Youth Inspire Accra, Ghana
  • 2. President, Board of Imprint Publications Member, Class of 2010 Member Candidate for B.A (Hons) Legal Studies and Economics Committee Member, World Youth Alliance, Toronto Vice-President. Projects
  • 3. The Purpose Driven Cheetah…
  • 4. The term “cheetah” was coined by Professor George Ayitteh in his book “Africa Unchained”… The cheetah generation is a new breed of Africans (TED TALK ARUSHA 2007)
  • 6. When I was a little kid, I wanted to become… a taxi driver…
  • 7. But here I am, a…
  • 8. So, I guess we all have our moments of weakness….
  • 9. But how do we get Cheetahs from... before they go gray...
  • 10. There is no security on this earth. There is only opportunity. - Gen. Douglas MacAurthur
  • 11. Not Opportunity showed I hated business…
  • 12. and helped me discover my love for RESEARCH…
  • 14. is Africa its Cheetahs…
  • 15. Despite limited progress, internet penetration in African countries remains disappointingly low… Shipping routes for 2004/5 indicating the opportunities for trade within and outside the continent remain low…
  • 17.
  • 18. Both education and entrepreneurship are going nowhere…. can we leverage the two to contribute meaningfully to development ?
  • 19. We have a problem when Education and Entrepreneurship are at odds… At some point, ideas=$ % of children who graduate from high school/ go to college Entrepreneurship education connects young people to the practical benefits of an education
  • 20. Several problems plague Higher Education in Africa…. Incessant Strikes…. Student Space Concerns…
  • 21.
  • 22.
  • 23. Project Cheetah will help African Higher Education by…
  • 24. Today, it might seem like you are reaching out to opportunity to no avail...
  • 25. “We are all faced with a series of brilliant opportunities disguised as impossible situations….” -Charles R. Swindon
  • 26. I have three words to leave you with today… Do Something CRAZY!
  • 27.
  • 28. Be a cheetah… Let’s build this continent together !