The dominant neocolonial narrative of African social entrepreneurship as being necessarily dependent on
non-African expertise is a false one: there is sufficient leadership skills and talent within the continent to
address the systemic issues faced by Africans. A paradigmatic narrative shift that profiles the capabilities of
African social entrepreneurs – while also avoiding blatant tokenization – can counteract the prevailing story
that has until now excluded full participation by African-led social enterprises.
Catalysing Change Week | 1–5 May 2023
Solutions From the Frontlines
Africa Forward Training and capacity development
01 May 2023 | 14:00 - 15:30
CEST
Discussions with government officials, corporate, business representative or UN representatives, High-level whole of society roundtable discussions, L
(Policy) Roundtable discussion
The hosts
Nwando Ajene
Sustainable development goals
SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
SDG 4 - Quality Education
SDG 5 - Gender Equality