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Why We Invested: Scrapays, tackling Nigeria’s waste management problem through innovative technology, driving job growth
By Joshua Ebinabo War & Wairimu Gitahi Nigeria faces a waste disposal problem, with an estimated 32 million tonnes of solid waste produced annually. The lack of proper waste management leads to environmental pollution, sewage issues, and health risks....
The key questions to ask yourself when starting a new marketplace in Africa
By Enock Wangila There are two big decisions that jobtech founders in Africa face when initially setting up or launching a platform. Firstly, how to sequence growth — whether to initially focus on the supply or demand side of the marketplace. Secondly, whether to seek...
Jobtech Alliance Announces its First Cohort of Inclusive Jobtech Platforms to Create Work Opportunities and Quality Livelihoods in East and West Africa
Nairobi, Kenya, April 18, 2022 – Today, the Jobtech Alliance, steered by Mercy Corps and BFA Global, announced its first cohort of ten companies that are creating accessible, and appropriate jobtech solutions that connect young people to jobs. Four companies will join...
Jobtech for Refugees research now available: Kampala Case Study
By Michelle Hassan Refugees face significant barriers to employment worldwide. In Uganda, with unemployment rates for refugee youth being more than three times higher than those for Ugandan youth. The disparity in labour market outcomes between refugees and host...