Hugo Sintes' update on Oxfam's Enterprise Development Programme
TBN Members Day 2010
For more info. and accompanying videos see https://www.oxfam.org.uk/donate/edp/index.html
The Brussels Development Briefing no. 49 on “Youth in agribusiness: shaping the future of agriculture” took place on 18th of May 2017 from 09:00 to 13:00, at the ACP Secretariat in Brussels, Belgium. This Briefing was co-organised by CTA, the ACP Secretariat, European Commission (DG DEVCO), Concord, PAFO and AgriCord.
The Brussels Development Briefing n. 57 on “Investing in smallholder agriculture for food security and nutrition” organised by CTA, the European Commission/EuropeAid and the ACP Secretariat was held on Wednesday 11th September 2019, 9h00-13h00 at the ACP Secretariat, Avenue Georges Henri 451, 1200 Brussels, Room C. The Briefing discussed smallholder agriculture and its key role in delivering food security/nutrition, and sustainable food systems, as recognised in SDG 2.
Introductory message by Ken Lohento, (CTA, ARDYIS Project) at the Centre for Development Innnovation (CDI)'s Market Access Short Courses - Wageningen University, Netherlands, January 2016
What role can agri-entrepreneurship and farming innovations play to engage young people in the agricultural sector?
The Brussels Development Briefing n.47 on the subject of “Regional Trade in Africa: Drivers, Trends and Opportunities” took place on 3rd February 2017 in Brussels at the ACP Secretariat (Avenue Georges Henri 451, 1200 Brussels) from 09:00 to 13:00. This Briefing was organised by the ACP-EU Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation (CTA), in collaboration with IFPRI, the European Commission / DEVCO, the ACP Secretariat, and CONCORD .
The Brussels Development Briefing no. 49 on “Youth in agribusiness: shaping the future of agriculture” took place on 18th of May 2017 from 09:00 to 13:00, at the ACP Secretariat in Brussels, Belgium. This Briefing was co-organised by CTA, the ACP Secretariat, European Commission (DG DEVCO), Concord, PAFO and AgriCord.
Oxfam mentions Sote Hub in Challenges for Rural Enterprises & Rural Hubs Sote ICT
Oxfam mentions Sote Hub as one of the inspirational approaches to rural startup hubs for their new program "Empower Youth for Work” they just launched in four countries - Pakistan, Bangladesh, Indonesia and Ethiopia. They mentioned our ideas:
1. Increase sustainability through selling services;
2. Cooperate with local government and donors through Memorandums of Understanding;
3. Help teams of young entrepreneurs to gain skills and prepare them for bigger investors;
4. Let students solve local problems or test new products;
5. Organize annual trade fairs and pitching competitions where young people can pitch to businessmen, local government and investors but don't have just NGO people in the jury;
6.Organize flexible peer-to-peer learning groups and tailor-made services for young people and girl groups;
7. Organize skype calls with outsiders and students abroad to open up minds and share expertise.
The Brussels Development Briefing no. 49 on “Youth in agribusiness: shaping the future of agriculture” took place on 18th of May 2017 from 09:00 to 13:00, at the ACP Secretariat in Brussels, Belgium. This Briefing was co-organised by CTA, the ACP Secretariat, European Commission (DG DEVCO), Concord, PAFO and AgriCord.
The Brussels Development Briefing n. 57 on “Investing in smallholder agriculture for food security and nutrition” organised by CTA, the European Commission/EuropeAid and the ACP Secretariat was held on Wednesday 11th September 2019, 9h00-13h00 at the ACP Secretariat, Avenue Georges Henri 451, 1200 Brussels, Room C. The Briefing discussed smallholder agriculture and its key role in delivering food security/nutrition, and sustainable food systems, as recognised in SDG 2.
Introductory message by Ken Lohento, (CTA, ARDYIS Project) at the Centre for Development Innnovation (CDI)'s Market Access Short Courses - Wageningen University, Netherlands, January 2016
What role can agri-entrepreneurship and farming innovations play to engage young people in the agricultural sector?
The Brussels Development Briefing n.47 on the subject of “Regional Trade in Africa: Drivers, Trends and Opportunities” took place on 3rd February 2017 in Brussels at the ACP Secretariat (Avenue Georges Henri 451, 1200 Brussels) from 09:00 to 13:00. This Briefing was organised by the ACP-EU Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation (CTA), in collaboration with IFPRI, the European Commission / DEVCO, the ACP Secretariat, and CONCORD .
The Brussels Development Briefing no. 49 on “Youth in agribusiness: shaping the future of agriculture” took place on 18th of May 2017 from 09:00 to 13:00, at the ACP Secretariat in Brussels, Belgium. This Briefing was co-organised by CTA, the ACP Secretariat, European Commission (DG DEVCO), Concord, PAFO and AgriCord.
Oxfam mentions Sote Hub in Challenges for Rural Enterprises & Rural Hubs Sote ICT
Oxfam mentions Sote Hub as one of the inspirational approaches to rural startup hubs for their new program "Empower Youth for Work” they just launched in four countries - Pakistan, Bangladesh, Indonesia and Ethiopia. They mentioned our ideas:
1. Increase sustainability through selling services;
2. Cooperate with local government and donors through Memorandums of Understanding;
3. Help teams of young entrepreneurs to gain skills and prepare them for bigger investors;
4. Let students solve local problems or test new products;
5. Organize annual trade fairs and pitching competitions where young people can pitch to businessmen, local government and investors but don't have just NGO people in the jury;
6.Organize flexible peer-to-peer learning groups and tailor-made services for young people and girl groups;
7. Organize skype calls with outsiders and students abroad to open up minds and share expertise.
Activ8Change is leading the way in creating a long-term self-sufficiency solution for African communities, by connecting together the wide array of existing socio-economic development investment and initiatives, into one easy to access mechanism.
The African Innovation Foundation works to increase the prosperity of Africans by catalyzing the innovation spirit in Africa.
AIF mobilizes and facilitates innovative projects that unlock African potential across the continent. Its core program focus areas include access to technology, law and governance, and social impact development.
AIF seeks to establish co-operation platforms for institutions, investors and innovators, and promote ideas to support them.
Farmer Co-ops for More Efficient Marketing NFCACoops
This presentation from the 2016 Northeast Organic Farming Association conference gives an overview of how the co-operative enterprise is a powerful tool for farmers seeking more efficient marketing and a more sustainable food system. It covers examples from our region, steps to establishing a co-op, advice for effective governance and collaboration, and opportunities to access grant resources to support your ideas.
Presenters: Roger Noonan of New England Farmers Union (NEFU) and Erbin Crowell, Neighboring Food Co-op Association (NFCA).
Aidf Africa Summit 2016 - Speaker BrochureSonjaRue
Summits by the Aid & International Development Forum (AIDF) are timely, high profile meetings, bringing together humanitarian and development experts, influencers, investors, thought leaders, policy makers and entrepreneurs.
If you have a compelling case study or research to share, one that will inspire and inform other senior development leaders and decision makers, one that goes to the heart of how the world is changing, then we have an exclusive audience eager to hear from you. Our speakers are themselves senior directors, thought leaders and experts from all stakeholders involved in development and aid outcomes. They are authoritative figures who are leading change by creating new ideas and initiatives, innovations and services.
Smart business ideas for stakeholders in developing and emerging countries by...ivo arrey
Smart Business Ideas for Stakeholders in developing and Emerging Countries
Author: Ivo Arrey Mbongaya
African Centre for Community and Development
Workshop: Business and Development Ideas for Startups, SMEs, NGOs, graduates, women and the general public.
Organized by African Centre for Community and Development.
5th to 7th of March, 2019
Limbe, Cameroon.
Slides from a speech about ethnic minorities and business support in the Phoenix Development Fund . There is a paper to accompany the speech published by the Portuguese ministry
The Anzisha Prize is Africa's premier award for young entrepreneurs. This issue looks back at the first few years of the program, as the program focuses on having an impact on the youth employment issues facing the continent.
Senior Vice President and Regional Head, Africa; Accion
Brian Kuwik leads and manages Accion's operations and relationships with partners in Africa and Haiti. Accion's regional program aims to improve financial inclusion in the region through equity investments in microfinance banks and other new ventures as well as the provision of management and technical services to Accion Microfinance Bank in Nigeria, Akiba Commercial Bank in Tanzania, EB-Accion in Ghana and Cameroon, SOGESOL in Haiti and other microfinance banks. Mr. Kuwik sits on the boards of these partner banks, plays an active role in governance, and provides strategic and financial advice. He also supervises Accion's technical assistance activities in the areas of strategic and business planning, product and operations development, human resources management, information technology, and risk management from its office in Ghana. Previously, he served as resident advisor and senior manager for Accion partners in Zimbabwe, Uganda and Haiti. He has supported the design and start-up of new institutions in Nigeria, Ghana and Cameroon.
Before joining Accion in September 2001, Mr. Kuwik worked for three years at the Small Enterprise Foundation in rural South Africa. Prior to these positions, he was a Fulbright researcher in Cameroon.
Mr. Kuwik holds an M.B.A. in finance and international business from the University of Washington and a B.A. in international development from American University.
The Brussels Development Briefing no. 49 on “Youth in agribusiness: shaping the future of agriculture” took place on 18th of May 2017 from 09:00 to 13:00, at the ACP Secretariat in Brussels, Belgium. This Briefing was co-organised by CTA, the ACP Secretariat, European Commission (DG DEVCO), Concord, PAFO and AgriCord.
Activ8Change is leading the way in creating a long-term self-sufficiency solution for African communities, by connecting together the wide array of existing socio-economic development investment and initiatives, into one easy to access mechanism.
The African Innovation Foundation works to increase the prosperity of Africans by catalyzing the innovation spirit in Africa.
AIF mobilizes and facilitates innovative projects that unlock African potential across the continent. Its core program focus areas include access to technology, law and governance, and social impact development.
AIF seeks to establish co-operation platforms for institutions, investors and innovators, and promote ideas to support them.
Farmer Co-ops for More Efficient Marketing NFCACoops
This presentation from the 2016 Northeast Organic Farming Association conference gives an overview of how the co-operative enterprise is a powerful tool for farmers seeking more efficient marketing and a more sustainable food system. It covers examples from our region, steps to establishing a co-op, advice for effective governance and collaboration, and opportunities to access grant resources to support your ideas.
Presenters: Roger Noonan of New England Farmers Union (NEFU) and Erbin Crowell, Neighboring Food Co-op Association (NFCA).
Aidf Africa Summit 2016 - Speaker BrochureSonjaRue
Summits by the Aid & International Development Forum (AIDF) are timely, high profile meetings, bringing together humanitarian and development experts, influencers, investors, thought leaders, policy makers and entrepreneurs.
If you have a compelling case study or research to share, one that will inspire and inform other senior development leaders and decision makers, one that goes to the heart of how the world is changing, then we have an exclusive audience eager to hear from you. Our speakers are themselves senior directors, thought leaders and experts from all stakeholders involved in development and aid outcomes. They are authoritative figures who are leading change by creating new ideas and initiatives, innovations and services.
Smart business ideas for stakeholders in developing and emerging countries by...ivo arrey
Smart Business Ideas for Stakeholders in developing and Emerging Countries
Author: Ivo Arrey Mbongaya
African Centre for Community and Development
Workshop: Business and Development Ideas for Startups, SMEs, NGOs, graduates, women and the general public.
Organized by African Centre for Community and Development.
5th to 7th of March, 2019
Limbe, Cameroon.
Slides from a speech about ethnic minorities and business support in the Phoenix Development Fund . There is a paper to accompany the speech published by the Portuguese ministry
The Anzisha Prize is Africa's premier award for young entrepreneurs. This issue looks back at the first few years of the program, as the program focuses on having an impact on the youth employment issues facing the continent.
Senior Vice President and Regional Head, Africa; Accion
Brian Kuwik leads and manages Accion's operations and relationships with partners in Africa and Haiti. Accion's regional program aims to improve financial inclusion in the region through equity investments in microfinance banks and other new ventures as well as the provision of management and technical services to Accion Microfinance Bank in Nigeria, Akiba Commercial Bank in Tanzania, EB-Accion in Ghana and Cameroon, SOGESOL in Haiti and other microfinance banks. Mr. Kuwik sits on the boards of these partner banks, plays an active role in governance, and provides strategic and financial advice. He also supervises Accion's technical assistance activities in the areas of strategic and business planning, product and operations development, human resources management, information technology, and risk management from its office in Ghana. Previously, he served as resident advisor and senior manager for Accion partners in Zimbabwe, Uganda and Haiti. He has supported the design and start-up of new institutions in Nigeria, Ghana and Cameroon.
Before joining Accion in September 2001, Mr. Kuwik worked for three years at the Small Enterprise Foundation in rural South Africa. Prior to these positions, he was a Fulbright researcher in Cameroon.
Mr. Kuwik holds an M.B.A. in finance and international business from the University of Washington and a B.A. in international development from American University.
The Brussels Development Briefing no. 49 on “Youth in agribusiness: shaping the future of agriculture” took place on 18th of May 2017 from 09:00 to 13:00, at the ACP Secretariat in Brussels, Belgium. This Briefing was co-organised by CTA, the ACP Secretariat, European Commission (DG DEVCO), Concord, PAFO and AgriCord.
The first part of this report outlines the strengths and weaknesses of Oxfam ME
on Facebook, as well as, Oxfam International on Twitter.The report also highlights many lacunas that Oxfam ME need to overcome in order to better harness the power of social media, such as: Empowering its own digital property, its company website.
Developing a Communications Strategy for Your NonprofitBig Duck
Between never-ending ‘to-do’ lists and new communications channels popping up everyday, it can be hard to find the time to stop and look at the bigger picture. Take a few hours out of the trenches and into a conversation about your goals, audiences, and actions to support your nonprofit’s mission. In a workshop at the Foundation Center in DC, Big Duck’s Vice President, Farra Trompeter, outlined what’s in a communications strategy and a guide for how to create and implement one for your organization.
Reana Rossouw is a Thought Leader on - Sustainability Reporting, Integrated Reporting, Stakeholder Management, Community Investment and Development, Business Developmentwith more than 20 years experience assisting corporate South Africa to become more sustainable, responsible and industry leaders. She received her training in Management at the Stellenbosch University and University of Cape Town, both in South Africa. Reana Rossouw was nominated for the Shoprite Checkers Women of the Year Competition, every year since 2004 (Business Category) and was the winner of the South African Council for Business Women of the Year Competition 2009 (Small Business Category). In 2010 Reana Rossouw was nominated as one of the Top 100 Most Influential Women in Business and Government by CEO Magazine. She is credited to have developed Africa's first Impact Assessment model to measure the impact and return on investment of corporate/social/community investment and development.
Eastern Africa Farmers Federation outreach to membersILRI
Presented by Goretti Gachagua, Eastern Africa Farmers Federation, at the FAO-ILRI Regional Training Workshop on Proven Livestock Technologies, ILRI, Addis Ababa, 3-5 December 2018
In 2015, the world witnessed two critical global agreements – the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Paris Climate Agreement. Both agreements emphasize the need to enhance gender equality while developing response measures to address climate change, reduce food insecurity and improve nutrition. This webinar looks at how gender can be incorporated in this process.
PRESENTATION_AFFEED _AFRICAN FOUNDATION FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND ECONOMIC DEV...FAFEDE AFFEED
African Foundation For Entrepreneurship and Economic Development (AFFEED)
The African Foundation For Entrepreneurship and Economic Development (AFFEED/FAFEDE), is an African Non Governmental Organization .
AFFEED’s objectives
Promote entrepreneurship in Africa and by Africans;
Provide human, technical and financial support for entrepreneurial initiatives in African countries;
Promote good governance in African businesses and States;
Work toward sustainable economic and social development of Africa.
D v deshpande in namibia on self help & group models for sustainable and incl...Dr Dilip Vishnu Deshpande
I was invited by AARDO (Afrcan Asian Rural Deelopment Orgnisation) to address a National workshop in Namibia from 10-14 June'19. This is a presentation I used there. (for economy of size of file, the videos which were hyperlinked have not been uploaded)
Landcare is an approach based on the notion of caring for your land as a community. The model is based on the values of community empowerment and collective action to develop and apply innovative solutions to natural resource management (NRM) challenges, networking farmers with the broader community and promoting sustainable land management practices
Engaging Diasporas In Development Ec Un Knowledge FairLeila Rispens-Noel
A powerpoint presentation during the workshop conducted by Oxfam Novib last December 2, 2008 at the EC-UN Knowledge Fair held in Brussels. The event was hosted by the European Commission and the United Nations as part of a new initiative to connect diaspora groups with NGOs in their country of origin to work together for the development of their countries.
Similar to TBN MDC '10 - Hugo Sintes - Oxfam EDP (Enterprise Development Programme) (20)
TBN trustees Ralph Catto and Andrew Carruthers pitch an idea for a new direction for TBN in which it plays a bigger role in match-making between entrepreneurs and opportunities and investors, funds, family offices and institutions.
Norman talked about the funding gap in emerging Europe and the potential poverty trap many entrepreneurs can find themselves in. Angello Capital Partners target SMEs and is already investing in businesses in Moldova.
Martin Zuch came from a financial background and now runs Beesweet, a company producing and selling honey and it's by-products in Zambia. He talked us through the opportunities, challenges and lessons learned from his experiences there.
RMD24 | Retail media: hoe zet je dit in als je geen AH of Unilever bent? Heid...BBPMedia1
Grote partijen zijn al een tijdje onderweg met retail media. Ondertussen worden in dit domein ook de kansen zichtbaar voor andere spelers in de markt. Maar met die kansen ontstaan ook vragen: Zelf retail media worden of erop adverteren? In welke fase van de funnel past het en hoe integreer je het in een mediaplan? Wat is nu precies het verschil met marketplaces en Programmatic ads? In dit half uur beslechten we de dilemma's en krijg je antwoorden op wanneer het voor jou tijd is om de volgende stap te zetten.
Tata Group Dials Taiwan for Its Chipmaking Ambition in Gujarat’s DholeraAvirahi City Dholera
The Tata Group, a titan of Indian industry, is making waves with its advanced talks with Taiwanese chipmakers Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (PSMC) and UMC Group. The goal? Establishing a cutting-edge semiconductor fabrication unit (fab) in Dholera, Gujarat. This isn’t just any project; it’s a potential game changer for India’s chipmaking aspirations and a boon for investors seeking promising residential projects in dholera sir.
Visit : https://www.avirahi.com/blog/tata-group-dials-taiwan-for-its-chipmaking-ambition-in-gujarats-dholera/
Personal Brand Statement:
As an Army veteran dedicated to lifelong learning, I bring a disciplined, strategic mindset to my pursuits. I am constantly expanding my knowledge to innovate and lead effectively. My journey is driven by a commitment to excellence, and to make a meaningful impact in the world.
LA HUG - Video Testimonials with Chynna Morgan - June 2024Lital Barkan
Have you ever heard that user-generated content or video testimonials can take your brand to the next level? We will explore how you can effectively use video testimonials to leverage and boost your sales, content strategy, and increase your CRM data.🤯
We will dig deeper into:
1. How to capture video testimonials that convert from your audience 🎥
2. How to leverage your testimonials to boost your sales 💲
3. How you can capture more CRM data to understand your audience better through video testimonials. 📊
What is the TDS Return Filing Due Date for FY 2024-25.pdfseoforlegalpillers
It is crucial for the taxpayers to understand about the TDS Return Filing Due Date, so that they can fulfill your TDS obligations efficiently. Taxpayers can avoid penalties by sticking to the deadlines and by accurate filing of TDS. Timely filing of TDS will make sure about the availability of tax credits. You can also seek the professional guidance of experts like Legal Pillers for timely filing of the TDS Return.
[Note: This is a partial preview. To download this presentation, visit:
https://www.oeconsulting.com.sg/training-presentations]
Sustainability has become an increasingly critical topic as the world recognizes the need to protect our planet and its resources for future generations. Sustainability means meeting our current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs. It involves long-term planning and consideration of the consequences of our actions. The goal is to create strategies that ensure the long-term viability of People, Planet, and Profit.
Leading companies such as Nike, Toyota, and Siemens are prioritizing sustainable innovation in their business models, setting an example for others to follow. In this Sustainability training presentation, you will learn key concepts, principles, and practices of sustainability applicable across industries. This training aims to create awareness and educate employees, senior executives, consultants, and other key stakeholders, including investors, policymakers, and supply chain partners, on the importance and implementation of sustainability.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
1. Develop a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental principles and concepts that form the foundation of sustainability within corporate environments.
2. Explore the sustainability implementation model, focusing on effective measures and reporting strategies to track and communicate sustainability efforts.
3. Identify and define best practices and critical success factors essential for achieving sustainability goals within organizations.
CONTENTS
1. Introduction and Key Concepts of Sustainability
2. Principles and Practices of Sustainability
3. Measures and Reporting in Sustainability
4. Sustainability Implementation & Best Practices
To download the complete presentation, visit: https://www.oeconsulting.com.sg/training-presentations
"𝑩𝑬𝑮𝑼𝑵 𝑾𝑰𝑻𝑯 𝑻𝑱 𝑰𝑺 𝑯𝑨𝑳𝑭 𝑫𝑶𝑵𝑬"
𝐓𝐉 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐬 (𝐓𝐉 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬) is a professional event agency that includes experts in the event-organizing market in Vietnam, Korea, and ASEAN countries. We provide unlimited types of events from Music concerts, Fan meetings, and Culture festivals to Corporate events, Internal company events, Golf tournaments, MICE events, and Exhibitions.
𝐓𝐉 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐬 provides unlimited package services including such as Event organizing, Event planning, Event production, Manpower, PR marketing, Design 2D/3D, VIP protocols, Interpreter agency, etc.
Sports events - Golf competitions/billiards competitions/company sports events: dynamic and challenging
⭐ 𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬:
➢ 2024 BAEKHYUN [Lonsdaleite] IN HO CHI MINH
➢ SUPER JUNIOR-L.S.S. THE SHOW : Th3ee Guys in HO CHI MINH
➢FreenBecky 1st Fan Meeting in Vietnam
➢CHILDREN ART EXHIBITION 2024: BEYOND BARRIERS
➢ WOW K-Music Festival 2023
➢ Winner [CROSS] Tour in HCM
➢ Super Show 9 in HCM with Super Junior
➢ HCMC - Gyeongsangbuk-do Culture and Tourism Festival
➢ Korean Vietnam Partnership - Fair with LG
➢ Korean President visits Samsung Electronics R&D Center
➢ Vietnam Food Expo with Lotte Wellfood
"𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲, 𝐚 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲. 𝐖𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐚 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬."
Improving profitability for small businessBen Wann
In this comprehensive presentation, we will explore strategies and practical tips for enhancing profitability in small businesses. Tailored to meet the unique challenges faced by small enterprises, this session covers various aspects that directly impact the bottom line. Attendees will learn how to optimize operational efficiency, manage expenses, and increase revenue through innovative marketing and customer engagement techniques.
Enterprise Excellence is Inclusive Excellence.pdfKaiNexus
Enterprise excellence and inclusive excellence are closely linked, and real-world challenges have shown that both are essential to the success of any organization. To achieve enterprise excellence, organizations must focus on improving their operations and processes while creating an inclusive environment that engages everyone. In this interactive session, the facilitator will highlight commonly established business practices and how they limit our ability to engage everyone every day. More importantly, though, participants will likely gain increased awareness of what we can do differently to maximize enterprise excellence through deliberate inclusion.
What is Enterprise Excellence?
Enterprise Excellence is a holistic approach that's aimed at achieving world-class performance across all aspects of the organization.
What might I learn?
A way to engage all in creating Inclusive Excellence. Lessons from the US military and their parallels to the story of Harry Potter. How belt systems and CI teams can destroy inclusive practices. How leadership language invites people to the party. There are three things leaders can do to engage everyone every day: maximizing psychological safety to create environments where folks learn, contribute, and challenge the status quo.
Who might benefit? Anyone and everyone leading folks from the shop floor to top floor.
Dr. William Harvey is a seasoned Operations Leader with extensive experience in chemical processing, manufacturing, and operations management. At Michelman, he currently oversees multiple sites, leading teams in strategic planning and coaching/practicing continuous improvement. William is set to start his eighth year of teaching at the University of Cincinnati where he teaches marketing, finance, and management. William holds various certifications in change management, quality, leadership, operational excellence, team building, and DiSC, among others.
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Looking for professional printing services in Jaipur? Navpack n Print offers high-quality and affordable stationery printing for all your business needs. Stand out with custom stationery designs and fast turnaround times. Contact us today for a quote!
Discover the innovative and creative projects that highlight my journey throu...dylandmeas
Discover the innovative and creative projects that highlight my journey through Full Sail University. Below, you’ll find a collection of my work showcasing my skills and expertise in digital marketing, event planning, and media production.
4. What does Oxfam work on?
Climate change
Understanding effects on poor people
Help most vulnerable households adapt
Global campaigning
Aim 1 - Right to Basic Sustainable Livelihoods
Agriculture and rural livelihoods
Support smallholder farmers
Engage with the private sector
Influence local/international policies
Aim 2 - Right to Basic
Social Services
Education, Health,
HIV and AIDS
Aim 3 - Right to Life and
Security
Response to disasters
Water, sanitation and public
health
Aim 4 - Right to be Heard
Aid and Budget
Accountability
Coalitions and alliances
Aim 5 - Right to Equity -
Gender & Diversity
Violence against women
Women’s rights and
leadership
5. What does Oxfam work on? Private Sector
supporting/running companies engaging with existing companies
7. Why did Oxfam set up EDP?
• Oxfam set up the Enterprise Development Programme (EDP)
to identify, invest in and nurture very early-stage, rural and
agricultural SMEs in developing countries
• EDP supports SMEs as essential for
job creation and development
• Agriculture main source of livelihood
for 2 billion poor people
• SMEs are often forgotten by banks
and microcredit, and constitute
the so called ‘missing middle’
• EDP targets the ‘toughest’ SMEs
- Rural, agricultural, remote
- Limited capacity and track record
RURAL FINANCE GAP AND THE MISSING MIDDLE
8. What does EDP do?
• Since 2008, we have:
- Raised £3.1m towards our £6m target
- Reviewed 50 business plans emerging from Oxfam programmes
- Committed £2.5m to 16 enterprises
• Through EDP, Oxfam supports SMEs with :
- Loan finance (channelled through a local Financial Institution)
- Business support (mentoring, new staff, Investment Committee)
- Social grants (e.g. for women’s economic leadership)
• Enterprises are selected on the basis of following criteria:
- Business and market potential
- Opportunities created for women
- Management capacity of enterprise and partners
- Potential for reducing poverty in rural areas
Note: each enterprise is supplied/owned on average by 1,000 farmers
• EDP operates in a space where few private investor reach,
uses a business approach different from charity, and aims to
develop a model for early-stage enterprises with a mix of
public and private funds
9. Proposal
selection
Investment
Committee
Enterprise
Development
Board
Ongoing
support
and review
How are EDP investments selected?
• Proposals from
Oxfam’s
programmes
• Next Q1 2011
• Internal
Review Panel
• Internal and
external
experts
• Scrutiny,
support and
development of
each proposal
• Last Nov 2010
• Includes ‘engaged’
supporters
• Designs Strategy
• Reviews investment
decisions
• Next Dec 2010
• Business
support and
mentoring
• Monitoring,
evaluation
10. Michel Clancy
Manager, Let Agogo
Mulugeta Tefera
Manager, Assosa
Salum Shante
Director, Katani
Dawood Istanboli
Manager, NFC
AMENU Manager &
Chairman, Liberia
President & secretary of
Komatha LBCS, Sri
Lanka
Tatyana Yurina
Director, Forus
Who are the key people involved?
Tim Chambers
Latin America
Amit Vatsyayan
South Asia
Thalia Kidder
Gender Equality
Jing (A. Pura)
East Asia
Danilo Sauceda
Manager, Aproalce
Enterprise Managers
Investment Committee
David
Bright
Oxfam
David
Pitt-Watson
Hermes
Chris West
Shell
Foundation
David
Irwin
Joss
Saunders
Oxfam
Penny
Lawrence
Oxfam
EDP Board
Vincenzo
Morelli
TPG
David
Gait
Maitri
Hugo
Sintes
Manager
Nicholas
Colloff
Oxfam
Sandy
Arbuthnot
Gita
Patel
Stargate
Oxfam Advisers
Local Mentors
11. Belle Vue
St Lucia
(vegetables)
New Farm C, OPT
(processed food)
AMENU
Liberia
(rice)
FORUS, Russia
(microfinance)
Vavuniya
Sri Lanka
(dairy)
Katani, Tanzania
(sisal)
Alpina
Colombia
(dairy)
APROALCE
Honduras
(vegetables)
Let Agogo
Haiti
(dairy)
EDP Investments: 2008, 2009, 2010
LIBAS, Philippines
(moringa)
Investments 2010
Investments 2009
Investments 2008
Zembaba,
(honey)
BN, Rwanda
(mushrooms)
Pabitra, Nepal
(vegetable seeds)
Pacomen
Indonesia
(vanilla)
Assosa, Ethiopia
(sesame)
Chenab, Pakistan
(dairy)
12. What do these enterprises look like?
AMENU
Liberia
(rice)
Vavuniya
Sri Lanka
(dairy)
Ascamp
Colombia
(dairy)
APROALCE
Honduras
(vegetables)
Let Agogo
Haiti
(dairy)
LIBAS,
Philippines
(moringa)
Zembaba,
Ethiopia
(honey)
BN
Rwanda
mushrooms
Pabitra,
Nepal
(seeds)
Assosa,
Ethiopia
(sesame)
Chenab,
Pakistan
(dairy)
Pacomen
Indonesia
(vanilla)
Sales GBP (000) - last year
0 0 6 7 13 17 30 35 90 99 127 137 151
Enterprise Assosa, Ethiopia. Set up in 2006. Federation
20 POs. 6,000 members (6% women).
Product /
Market
Sesame seeds, expanding into sesame oil for
local markets. Setting up edible oil plant
Investment - £70k loan (equipment, working capital)
- £20k business grant (staff, mentoring)
Staff / Skills Manager in place. Recruited finance officer &
cashier. Recruiting factory manager.
Enterprise New Farm Company, Palestine. Processor of
foods from 13 cooperatives (40%* women)
Product /
Market
Palestinian-sytle foods sold in Palestine,
Jordan, Saudi Arabia. Sales up 20% last year.
Investment - 2008: £10k loan (working capital) + £110k
- 2010: £90k loan (WC, loan) + £110 k
Staff / Skills Total 6 staff. Manager, plus Finance,
Marketing and Quality officers (2).
Enterprise Pabitra. Founded 2001.
Product Seeds sold to two major companies and local markets
Investment - 75k loan (WC) - £70k grants.
Staff / Skills President with 20 y of experience in vegetables. Received
training on various matters. Social Mobiliser, Secretary +
Recruiting Enterprise, technical & Quality Officers (3)
Ymegnushal
Chairwoman
Mergia Bekele
Mentor
Mulugeta Tefera
Manager, Assosa
Hear them on:
https://www.oxfam.org.uk/donate/edp/ethiopia.html
NFC,
Palestine
(food)
16. Performance of the portfolio
• It’s early days – most companies in portfolio 0 – 18 months
• We measure performance on various indicators
- Business viability (profits, stable markets, and access to finance)
- Social issues:
- opportunities created for women
- resilience to climate changes
- poverty reduction (income, jobs)
• Next some of the key lessons
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Business
Performance
Social Impact
-women
-climate
-poverty
Progress on
activities
Assessment June 2010
17. 1. Need to start with good analysis of
markets, and community & gender issues
Support to women is a key focus of our investment decisions
• Run 50% of the Micro & SMEs and produce 60-80% of the food
• Despite owning 1% of the land & accessing 5-10% of the credit
• … They are often marginalised to low-return activities
• If provided the same assistance, are as or more productive
• If they control the income, more goes to health, education and
other household expenditures
18. Product/market ‘Attractiveness Matrix’
Sweetcorn
Dried mango
Cattle and sheep fattening
Henna
Kaolin (Bogonii in
local langage)
Peanuts
Sesame
Fonio (local cereal)
Dried vegetables
(Okra, pepper, onion)
Vegetable gardening
Shea butter
Nere (sumbala)
Cotton textile crafts
1. Good analysis of market and gender (b)
Traditional beer
Pepper, Cotton
Marmelade
Women’s participation
Marketdemand
HighMediumLow
HighMediumLow
Example from Mali
20. 1. Good analysis of market and gender (d)
Community
FinanceExtension
Financial
Management
Business
Development
Market
Information
Natural environment
& resources
Social norms &
informal networks
Infrastructure
Trade rules &
competition policy
...
Alternative
livelihood
strategies
Primary
Producers
Consumer:
•International
•National
•Local
Exporters /
Importers
Processors
Inputs
RetailersTraders
Enterprise
...
Can women access safe transport
At a good price when they need it?
Do women have property
That they can use as
Collateral for loans?
Do gender roles, attitudes
and beliefs affect women’s involvement
in different parts of the chain?
What happens in the
household economy
to make this possible?
21. 1. Good analysis of market and gender (e)
• As a result of this analysis, we have
- In Rwanda, we support a mushroom enterprise because market is good,
and because barriers for women are low
- In Philippines, all tree nursering will be carried out by women
- We support another enterprise in Ethiopia, which producers lighter
Beehives and veils so that women can join production
• We also seek to establish partnerships with buyers and
financial services providers
• Oxfam interventions include policy engagement with local
authorities, and with stakeholders
22. 2. Need to understand climatic issues better
• In the last 18 months, companies we invest suffered:
- Earthquakes in Haiti and Indonesia
- Flooding in Pakistan, hurricanes in Honduras and Caribbean
- Longer summers/droughts, erratic rains
• Not all of these are climate-change related, but some are and
are getting worse
• We need to understand better where to invest &
how to adapt
23. Finance Type Example
Loans
Business related Warehousing Vanilla, Indonesia
Equipment Assosa, Ethiopia
Working capital Belle Vue, Caribbean
Grants
Business related Capacity building New Farm Company
Salaries (declining %) Honduras
Non-business related Advocacy Lèt Agogo
Project management All
Women leadership All
The size and type of investment depends on each company’s cash flow, but
in general we favour the following...
Average
investment
• £50k business loan
• £50k business grant
• £50k social/market
3. Both grants and investments are key
All our loans are channelled through local Microfinance Intermediaries or
banks, in order to:
• Build a track record for the company (and bank/MFI)
• Create a new relationship
• Manage Oxfam’s money
24. 4. Capacity building is key … but challenging
• Business skills are scarce
- Enterprises with sales £0 - £100k can’t afford experienced managers
- Skilled staff, or specialised services are often also not available in rural,
remote areas
- Financial Management is a gap we feel the most, followed by marketing
and production
• What we are doing about it...
Pre-investment
- Hire local consultants to help enterprise develop business plan
- Support from EDP Manager, Investment Committee
Post-investment
- Train in-country Oxfam staff as they provide general coordination/advice
- Recruit new enterprise staff, i.e. production experts, accounting staff
- One local mentor per company
- Link up with Business Development Services, Agricultural experts
- Deployment of UK Business Volunteers with Challenges Worldwide
- LOTS OF TOOLS ... Financial reporting, Enterprise Diagnostic...
25. 5. A number of organizations in this space
http://www.aspeninstitute.org/policy-work/aspen-
network-development-entrepreneurs
26. Summary
1a Sound market analysis
1b Sound gender analysis and explicit effort to involve women
(if seeking developmental outcome)
2 Affected by climate change?
3 Various types of money
4 Multiple approach to capacity building
5 Keep an eye on the sector
28. How to get involved (1)
Financial Support
• Associate Investors £10,000pa x 3 years – with programme visit
and mentoring opportunities
• Partner Investors £50,000pa x 3 years – join as observers to
Board and Investment Committee meetings
• Board Investors £200,000pa x 3 years - join the EDP Board,
advise on strategy and decide which proposals enter the
portfolio and on what conditions
• Option to join a syndicate (group of ‘investors’)
• All of them are today philanthropic, but loan money is re-invested
29. How to get involved (2)
Other ways
• In the UK - Volunteer with SME experience to support us with
review & monitor investments. Examples :
– Rural, agricultural enterprises, for example dairy
– Knowledge of particular region
– Capacity on financial analysis
• In Country
– Particularly interested in 3-month placements
– ... but interested to discuss if specific experience in theme/country
– (costs except salary covered)
31. How EDP is managed?
General
Assembly
Board of
Directors
Executive Manager
Finance
Officer
Marketing
Officer
Oxfam local staff
Business
Mentor
Local technical
partner
EDP Manager
Investment Committee
EDP Board
Global
Country
Local Financial
Intermediary
loan
- Partners
- Oxfam
- Enterprise
Production / Quality
Control Officer
- Supporters
‘Investors’
- Famers
Oxfam Advisers
32. 100%
90%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
Agriculture and weather risks
Year 1 Y2 Y3 Y4 Y5 Y6 Y7 Y8
Market related risks
Country & currency risks
Low liquidity
Management capacity
100%
90%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
Technical Assistance
Crop/Weather insurance
Suitable seeds, irrigation
Fostering trading links
Formal contract farming
Currency hedging
Loans instead of equity
Training and mentoring
High-value crops only
To get higher returns
Use of guarantees
Strategies
Lower cost of capital
Portfolio diversification
Avoid SMEs & Agriculture
Technical Assistance
Crop/Weather insurance
Suitable seeds, irrigation
Fostering trading links
Formal contract farming
Currency hedging
Loans instead of equity
Training and mentoring
Mobile (only in Russia)
Farmer organisation
Use of guarantees
Lower cost of capital
Portfolio diversification
Avoid SMEs & Agriculture
The risks, costs and strategies in this space
Fig 6: Risk and costs investment in
Missing Middle - Agriculture
Costs from lower
amounts, and
remoteness are also
higher (while returns
not always highest)
To beat the costs
Source: Missing Middle Agricultural Finance