Baobab Consulting is passionate about driving impact across the continent. As a result, with the 2020 unveiling of our new website, we formed the Strategic Advisory and Research branch, a
18 Ways African Start-Ups Can Get Funding & Mentorship during COVID-19 and Beyond
Prior to COVID19, Sub-Saharan Africa had the highest number of people starting new businesses (22% of the population) and the world’s highest percentage of youth in new and nascent business. In a post-COVID
A Deeper Look Into Access to Finance Barriers for African Female Entrepreneurs
Confronting Contradictions Within African Female Entrepreneurship Trends The dilemma with African female entrepreneurship lies in the contradiction between its dominating presence in African markets and its unrealized potential for growth.
La DER: Locomotive de L’Action Publique en Faveur des PMEs
Les instruments de l’Etat L’Etat du Sénégal a mis en place depuis 2012 un schéma d’intervention des instruments destinés à appuyer les entreprises. Ce mécanisme élaboré dans le cadre du
Streamlining Public Support to SMEs in Senegal
Streamlining Public Support to SMEs in Senegal Public sector support for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) is crucial for inclusive economic growth and development. Streamlining governmental efforts, as seen in
Entrepreneurs and Venture Capital Foreign Investors in Africa
The Role of Venture Capital in the Reclaiming of Africa’s Destiny Africa’s story is being reclaimed by her children on the continent and throughout the diaspora; however, this change is
Tech-Based COVID-19 Solutions in Africa: A Case Study on Rwanda
Tech interventions for global challenges are often assumed to emerge from Silicon Valley or elsewhere in the West. Rarely are African countries recognized as frontiers for innovation and technology. Fortunately,
La réponse remarquable du Sénégal au COVID-19 et ce que cela signifie pour des Solutions Purement Africaines
L’Afrique surpasse l’Occident en matière de gestion du COVID-19. Avec les nombreuses réussites de la réponse africaine au COVID-19, il est clair que la pandémie a la possibilité de façonner
Senegal’s Noteworthy COVID-19 Response and What It Means for African-Bred Solutions
Africa Outperforming the West in Managing COVID-19 With many success stories coming out on the African response to COVID-19, it is clear that the pandemic has the possibility to craft
Linking In to Economic Opportunities in Africa
Internet penetration is rapidly growing in Africa, particularly in countries such as Nigeria , Egypt, South Africa, Kenya, and Morocco. People recognize it as an entry way to the world,