As an integral component of the highly anticipated 13th Social Business Day, an array of Country Forums is set to unfold. These forums have been designed to inspire conversations and discussions in countries with a strong social business ecosystem. The Country Forums session is dedicated to sharing experiences, exploring potential, and analyzing the actual practice of social businesses, fostering fruitful conversations.
The forums will provide a platform for countries and regions already implementing social business practices to share their experiences, explore potential opportunities, and analyze the implementation of social businesses within their respective contexts. Ideally, each forum will be conducted in the participants' native language, with English as an option if necessary.
On July 27th, 2023, which marks day 1 of Social Business Day, the Country Forums event will be hosted in Langkawi, Malaysia, at Pelangi Beach Resort & Spa, Langkawi.
To establish a country forum, a minimum of 15 participants is required. Each forum will be organized by a Country Forum Organizing Committee, which will consist of several members and will be headed by a chair, supported by one or more co-chairs.
During the Country Forums, participants will have the opportunity to share their experiences, exchange best practices, and develop action plans for their respective countries over the next two years. Additionally, organizers encourage each forum to consider incorporating the 3ZERO Clubs initiative, which empowers young people to take action towards achieving a sustainable and equitable future.
To learn more about the layout of the Country Forums, they can click on "Country Forums." If individuals are interested, they can scroll down to apply for their preferred country or region.
Topic/Session
The Bangladesh Country Forum will aim to facilitate conversations among countries with thriving social business ecosystems. The forum will allow participants to share experiences, explore opportunities, and analyze the implementation of social businesses within the country and region, with a focus on developing action plans for the future. There will be at least 15 persons to form a forum.
Country Forum Guidelines: https://socialbusinesspedia.com/events/sbd2023/pages/country-forum-guideline
Attendee :
Name | Designation |
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MOHAMMAD ALTAF HOSSAIN | DGM (F&A) and Company secretary at Grameen Shamogree |
QUAZI MOHAMMAD AZIZUR RAHMAN | IT Consultant at Yunus Centre |
Mohammad Saidul Haque | Solution Architect at Grameen Communications |
Zuel Osman | RESEARCHER/SOCIAL ENTREPRENEUR at UNIVERSITI KUALA LUMPUR |
Md.Jahirul Islam Khan | General Manager at ONONYO Construction & Developments Ltd. |
Dr Rafiuddin Ahmed | Associate Professor at University of Dhaka |
Parisa Islam | Formar Associate Professor at Eastern University (Former) |
Dr. Md. Uzir Hossain Uzir | Senior Lecturer at Lincoln University College |
Ashraful Islam | Deputy Coordinator (Project Management) at Integrated Development Foundation (IDF) |
Sultan Ahmed Bhuiyan | Chief Financial Officer at Grameen Telecom Trustt |
Md. Ataur Rahman | Assistant General Manager at Grameen Communications |
Tasmina Rahman | Managing Director at Grameen Trust |
SHAMSUL HAQUE AHMED | Managing Director at Grameen Healthcare Services Ltd. |
MD MAHBUBUL ISLAM KHAN | General Manager at Grameen Fabrics & Fashions Ltd. |
S M HAFIZUR RAHMAN | Chief Operating Officer at Grameen Shakti Samajik Byabosha Ltd |
Shabnin Rahman SHORNA | Senior Lecturer at North South University |
MD Mafizul Islam | Chief Officer at Chairman's Secretariat |
Md Aarsh Ibne Bashar | Chairman at Aarvi Foundation |
Sajia Tasnim | Vice Chairman at Aarvi Foundation |
Tilka Farzana | Lecturer at NORTH SOUTH UNIVERSITY |
Shahneela Naheed | Senior Lecturer at North South University |
NIRU SHAMSUN NAHAR | Principal at Grameen Caledoinan College of Nursing |
M Rezaul Chowdhury | Researcher at Universiti Malaysia Terengganu |
Alexander Matthew Counts | Founder at Grameen Foundation and Independent Consultant to Nonprofit Organizations |
Abida Sultana Hassan | Managing Director at Onno Sheba Limited |
Qazi Nazrul Huque | Managing Director at Grameen Shikkha |
Saida Samara Khan | Executive Director at Sheva |
The Malaysia Country Forum will aim to facilitate conversations among countries with thriving social business ecosystems. The forum will allow participants to share experiences, explore opportunities, and analyze the implementation of social businesses within the country and region, with a focus on developing action plans for the future. There will be at least 15 persons to form a forum.
Country Forum Guidelines: https://socialbusinesspedia.com/events/sbd2023/pages/country-forum-guideline
Development of Social Business in Malaysia
Moderator: Syarina, myHarapan
(ii) Open discussion: Ideas, issues and view on “War, Peace & Economics
Moderator: Dr Lokhman, UKM
445 - 450pm: Welcoming the participants
450 - 455pm: Managing expectations - what to expect for today’s forum
455 - 5pm: Sharing of 2022 Country Forum discussions and updates
Segment (i)
5 - 540pm: Updates from each representatives on SB developments (the following)
- SCENIC, Social intermediary Sabah
- Nazkids, Social business entrepreneur
- UKM, YCSB UKM (2 reps)
- MGTC, Government agency
- Yayasan Peneraju, Gov agency
- KBS, Ministry
- Wagas De’Asi, Social business entrepreneur (tbc)
540 - 555pm: Open discussion on what are the challenges faced, opportunities and solutions
amongst key players present
Q&A session
555 - 6pm: Wrap up
Segment (ii)
6 - 610pm: Welcoming and introducing speakers
- Sharifah Sofia Albukhary - Trustee, Albukhary Foundation, Malaysia
- Shahira Ahmed Bazari - Trustee and Managing Director, Yayasan Hasanah, Malaysia
- Marina Mahathir - Columnist and activist, , Malaysia
OR
- Tun Dr. Mahathir Bin Mohamad - Former Prime Minister of Malaysia , Honorable, Malaysia
610 - 630pm: Question and Answer
630 - 640pm: Key learnings recap
640 - 645pm: Wrap up and photo opp
Attendee :
Name | Designation |
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Shazrean Shah Saptu | Program Specialist, Innovation Driven Entrepreneurship, Capacity Building & Ecosystem, SCENIC at Sabah Creative Economy & Innovation Centre (SCENIC) |
Vianney Evana Vide | Founder & Managing Director Wagas de Asi at Sukod Borneo Sdn Bhd |
Juddy Lasius | Co Founder at Moyog Innovation House |
Mohd Zikri Mohd Shairy | Assistant General Manager, Financial Inclusion Division at Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad |
Mohd Romzee Ibrahim | Senior Lecturer at Universiti Putra Malaysia |
Syed Abdullah Al Attas Syed Mohamad | Executive Director at Al Attas Enterprise Sdn Bhd |
Siti Saffa' Shaharuddin | Ph.D student at IIUM Institute of Islamic Banking and Finance, International Islamic University Malaysia |
Nur Harena Redzuan | Assistant Professor at IIUM Institute of Islamic Banking and Finance, International Islamic University Malaysia |
Juliana Adam | CEO at Biji-biji Initiative |
Cordelia Mason | PROFESSOR at UNIVERSITI KUALA LUMPUR |
WAN MOHD HILMI WAN AHMAD | STUDENT at UNIVERSITI KUALA LUMPUR |
Filza Hanani | Manager, HR/Finance at Singapore Centre for Social Enterprise, raiSE Ltd |
Danial Abdul Rahman | Chief Executive Officer at Asian Strategy & Leadership Institute / Sunway Education |
Saila Saidie | CEO at LJD Corporation |
Surain Kanda | President at Pertubuhan Kemajuan Sosial Malaysia |
Ibrahim Hamzah | Chairman Executive/Director at Metrology Corporation Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. |
Wan Faizal Mohd Anwar | Advisor (Social Enterprise) at Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Corporation (MGTC) |
Shree Shanti S | Project Manager at Pertubuhan Kemajuan Sosial Malaysia |
Azri Ardila Nor Azizi | Senior Executive, Programme Design & Innovation at Yayasan Peneraju |
Nurul Liana Irfan Binti Ramli | Executive, Social Enterprise Unit at INSKEN |
Mahendran Balakrishnan | Head of Innovation at Social Enterprise Education Lab (SEEd.Lab), PETRONAS |
Tan Sri Syed Faisal Albar | Group Managing Director at DRB-Hicom Berhad |
Nurul Huda Hassan Bakri | School of Education and Human Sciences at Albukhary International University |
Eizaz Azhar | Director at Asian Strategy & Leadership Institute |
The Philippines and Australia Country Forum will aim to facilitate conversations among countries with thriving social business ecosystems. The forum will allow participants to share experiences, explore opportunities, and analyze the implementation of social businesses within the country and region, with a focus on developing action plans for the future. There will be at least 15 persons to form a forum.
Country Forum Guidelines: https://socialbusinesspedia.com/events/sbd2023/pages/country-forum-guideline
PHILIPPINES COUNTRY FORUM
Social Business Day 2023
TOPIC : The Philippines Social Business Landscape
Description : The social business ecosystem in the Philippines, while still in development, is starting to take form with different sectors becoming more visible and involved. The forum will share the different programs, and how this all connects to the greater social business agenda.
Topic 1 : Financing
Discussion on the Impact Pioneers Network will cover the different financing needs and opportunities for social enterprises in the Philippines.
Topic 2 : 3Zero Clubs
Presentor : NWTF will present updates on the different 3Zero Clubs that have been established, and what the future holds for them.
Topic 3 : Circular Economy
Presentor : Princess Bala-an, Circular Economy Project Supervisor from NWTF will discuss NWTF’s circular economy initiatives, and how it will help guide it’s social business agenda.
Attendee :
Name | Designation |
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Mary Sandra Ascalon | Executive Secretary at Negros Women for Tomorrow Foundation Inc. |
RATAN KUMAR NAG | Managing Director at Grameen Shakti Samajik Byabosha Ltd |
Marie Therese Edith Bala-an | Project Supervisor at Negros Women for Tomorrow Foundation Inc. |
The Greater China Country Forum will aim to facilitate conversations among countries with thriving social business ecosystems. The forum will allow participants to share experiences, explore opportunities, and analyze the implementation of social businesses within the country and region, with a focus on developing action plans for the future. There will be at least 15 persons to form a forum.
Country Forum Guidelines: https://socialbusinesspedia.com/events/sbd2023/pages/country-forum-guideline
Greater China Forum, Social Business Day
Langkawi, Malaysia
July 27, 2023 16:45 pm - 18:45 pm (GMT+8)
16:45-16:50
Speech : Gao Zhan, Co-founder, Grameen China & Chair, Greater China Forum Organizing Commitee
16:50-17:00
Speech : James Chau, President, China-United States Exchange Foundation
17:00-17:10
Keynote Speech : Mao Chi-kuo, Honorary Advisor, Foundation for Yunus Social Business Taiwan
17:10-17:55
Panel: Grameen Model Empowers Low-income Women
Juno Wang, Executive Director, Foundation for Yunus Social Business Taiwan
David He, Managing Director & Senior Partner, Boston Consulting Group
Huang Wenfeng, Secretary-general, Shenzhen women and Children’s Development Foundation
Jia Hongquan, Advisor, Grameen China
17:55-18:35
Panel: Education and Social Business
Ma Guochuan, Secretary-general, China Education 30 Forum
Ge Qingzhen, CEO, Grameen China
Philippa Tsai, Chairman, Foundation for Yunus Social Business Taiwan
Wang Jingsong, Deputy Secretary-general, Foundation for Yunus Social Business China
18:35-18:45
Closing Remarks
Tasmina Rahman, Managing Director, Grameen Trust
Abdul Hai Khan, Executive Vice Chairman, Grameen Trus
Attendee :
Name | Designation |
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CHUN-LI JEN | Planning Specialist at Foundation for Yunus Social Business Taiwan |
HUNG-CHI CHANG | Planning Specialist at Foundation for Yunus Social Business Taiwan |
CHIEN-HSIEN CHIU | Assistant Manager at Foundation for Yunus Social Business Taiwan |
YANNING HE | student at The Experimental High School Attached To Beijing Normal University |
YIN-YIN MAO CHIEN | Spouse of Honorary Advisor (Mrs. Mao) at Foundation for Yunus Social Business Taiwan |
WAN-LING KO | Special Assistant to CEO at Foundation for Yunus Social Business Taiwan |
HUI-LING TSAI | President at Foundation for Yunus Social Business Taiwan |
TSAI-WEI CHENG | Design Director at Foundation for Yunus Social Business Taiwan |
Ida Hariati Hashim | Masters student at Open University Malaysia |
Qingzhen Ge | CEO at Grameen China Ltd. |
Gen Li | Cooperation Director at 格莱珉有限公司 |
DAYONG HE | Managing Director at Boston (China) Consulting Group |
YING WANG | Cooperation Director at Boston (China) Consulting Group |
jinsong wang | deputy secretary at Yunus Foundation |
CHI-KUO MAO | Honorary Advisor at Foundation for Yunus Social Business Taiwan |
Zhenyu Pan | Student at Yali high school |
Md Abdul Matin | Deputy General Manager at Grameen Trust |
FangWei Hsu | Director at Foundation for Yunus Social Business Taiwan |
TA-HSIANG HUNG | College of Business Management at Chihlee University of Technology |
YIING LUEN SIM | Assistant Professor at CHIHLEE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY |
Fen May Liou | Professor & Dean at Chihlee University of Technology |
Guochuan Ma | secretary general at China Education 30 Forum |
Ming Tu | Director of Marketing at Beijing Shuoren Times Technology Incorporated Company |
Lai Dai | student at New Oriental Academy |
Enda Ge | student at Kaiji International Higher School |
Haoran Li | student at Guangzhou Dexin Middle School Tianhe Campus |
Wenfeng Huang | secretary general at Shenzhen Women and Children Development Foundation |
Zhiyu Feng | Director at Boston (China) Consulting Group |
Ziqian Pei | Director at Boston (China) Consulting Group |
CHUAN-MIN WANG | CEO at Foundation for Yunus Social Business Taiwan |
hsiao-ying huang | Teacher at National Dong Hwa University |
Zhan Gao | chairman at Grameen limited |
CHEN YONGBIN | secretary at YUNUS CENTER |
JIANG HONGYAN | Director at Yugo Group |
CHEN HONGSHAN | secretary general at China Inclusive Finance Institute |
FAN ZHIMING | Chairman at Shenzhen Haorenhaoshi Culture Communication Co. |
FANG CHENFENG | Faculty Assistant,Faculty of Economics at Shenzhen MSU-BIT University |
The Nepal Country Forum will aim to facilitate conversations among countries with thriving social business ecosystems. The forum will allow participants to share experiences, explore opportunities, and analyze the implementation of social businesses within the country and region, with a focus on developing action plans for the future. There will be at least 15 persons to form a forum.
Country Forum Guidelines: https://socialbusinesspedia.com/events/sbd2023/pages/country-forum-guideline
13th Social Business Day, 2023 Country Forum of Nepal (July 27, 2023) Langkawi, Malaysia Theme: “War, Peace and Economics: Future of Human Beings” Program Schedule (Tentative)
Time Program Details
16:45-17:00 Opening of the Forum
16:45-16:50 Welcome of the Delegates by the Member of the Nepal Country Forum, Organizing Committee, Ms. Gita Kumari Yogi Giri
16:50-17:00 Opening Remarks by the Chairman of the Nepal Country Forum, Organizing Committee, Mr. Shankar Man Shrestha Business Sessions
17:00-17:15 Agenda 1: Review of the Progress oo the Two Year Action Plan set by the 11th Social Business Day, Country Forum of Nepal. Moderator: Ms. Shova Bajracharya, Chief Executive Officer, Manushi Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Ltd.
17:15 – 17:30 Agenda 2: Mobilizing Microfinance as a Tool for Building New Civilization at the Bottom Level. Moderator: Mr. Sanjay Kumar Mandal, Chief Executive Officer, Jeevan Bikas Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Ltd.
17:30 – 17:45 Agenda 3: Creating Self-reliant Environment friendly Economies in Rural Moderator: Mr. Dambar Bahadur Shah, General Manager, Kisan Bahuuddesiya Sahakari Sanstha Ltd.
17:45 – 18:00 Agenda 4: Promotion and Development of 3 ZERO Clubs in Nepal Moderator: Mr. Damodar Regmi, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Jeevan Bikas Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Ltd.
18:00 – 18:15 Floor Discussion
18:15 – 18:30 Preparation of Action Plan for Next Two Years Moderator: Mr. Narendra Singh Bista, Chief Executive Officer, Swabalamban Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Ltd.
18:30 – 18:45 Closing Session Remarks by Two Participants Closing Remarks and End of the Forum by Chairman of the Nepal Country Forum, Mr. Shankar Man Shrestha
Attendee :
Name | Designation |
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Saroj Kumar Shah | Board Member at Kisan Bahuudeshiya Sahakari Sanstha Ltd. |
Mr. Bechan Giri | Executive Chief at Centre for Self-help Development |
Md Nazmul Islam | Managing Director at Grameen Telecom |
Tula Ram Ojha | Assistant Director at Nepal Rastra Bank (Central Bank of Nepal) |
Satish Kumar Shrestha | Director at Centre for Self-Help Development |
Tek Bahadur Bohara | Chairman at Mirmire Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Ltd. |
Gita Kumari Yogi Giri | Board Member at Nepal Mahila Samudayik Sewa Kendra |
Sanjaya Kumar Shrestha | Board Of Director at Mirmire Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Ltd. |
Asmita Chaudhary | Board Member at Rural Women Development Centre (RWDC) |
Mira Chaudhary | Board Member at Rural Women Development Centre (RWDC) |
Kamala Kumari Chaudhary | Member at Sunita Trust Foundation |
Shova Bajracharya Shakya | CEO at Manushi Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Ltd. |
Aasmani Chaudhary | Chairman at Rural Women Development Centre (RWDC) |
Prim Bahadur Tharu | Executive Chairman at United Youth Community (UNYC Nepal) |
Nirmal Kumar Tharu | Board Member at United Youth Community (UNYC Nepal) |
Bir Bahadur Kisan | Secretary at Chartare Youva Club, Nepal (CYC Nepal) |
Sita Sharma | Member at Chartare Youva Club, Nepal (CYC Nepal) |
Navin Raj Dahal | Member at Chartare Youva Club, Nepal (CYC Nepal) |
Chandi Prasad Sharma Paudel | Chairman at Chartare Youva Club, Nepal (CYC Nepal) |
Gopal Kumar Sharma | Member at Chartare Youva Club, Nepal (CYC Nepal) |
Laxman Khadka Chettri | Vice-Chairman at Chartare Youva Club, Nepal (CYC Nepal) |
Manoj Kumar Sah | Department Head at Jeevan Bikas Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Ltd. |
Hari Bahadur Rajbanshi | Chairman at Sahara Nepal Saving And Credit Co-operative Society Ltd. |
Madhaba Pokhrel | Member at Sunita Trust Foundation |
Ms. Sonila Shakya | Board Member at Jeevan Bikas Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Ltd. |
Gandaki Thapa Adhikari | Vice-Secretary at Chartare Youva Club, Nepal (CYC Nepal) |
Kiran Thapa | Member at Chartare Youva Club, Nepal (CYC Nepal) |
Binod Prasad Sah | Department Head at Jeevan Bikas Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Ltd |
Mr. Bharat Sah | CEO at Chameli Saving And Credit Co-operative Society Ltd. |
Bhola Dhital | Board Member at Sahara Nepal Saving And Credit Co-operative Society Ltd. |
Mr. Shankar Man Shrestha | Chairman at Centre for Self-help Development |
Ranjana Niraula | Department Head at Jeevan Bikas Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Ltd. |
Sanjay Kumar Mandal | CEO at Jeevan Bikas Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Ltd. |
Dambar Bahadur Shah | General Manager at Kisan Bahuudeshiya Sahakari Sanstha Ltd. |
Sangita Sharma Pudasaini | Senior Officer at Citizen Investment Trust |
Sabita Paudel | Officer at Citizen Investment Trust |
Rita Pathak | Senior Officer at Citizen Investment Trust |
Komal Rayamazi | Officer at Citizen Investment Trust |
Erwin Chan | Lead at SUSS SST |
The Europe Country Forum will aim to facilitate conversations among countries with thriving social business ecosystems. The forum will allow participants to share experiences, explore opportunities, and analyze the implementation of social businesses within the country and region, with a focus on developing action plans for the future. There will be at least 15 persons to form a forum.
Country Forum Guidelines: https://socialbusinesspedia.com/events/sbd2023/pages/country-forum-guideline
Attendee :
Name | Designation |
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Michael Reinhard Wirtz | Social Business Consultant at Private Institute for Social Business Innovation (isbi.online) |
Kshitiz Baral | Founder/ Director at Pokhara Investment Company and Consultancy Pvt. Ltd. |
Paola Samoggia | Composer and Artistic Director at IMAGEM Srl |
Luis Guzman | CFO at Humanizate Mexico |
LUZ MARIA CORTES | CEO at Humanizate Mexico |
Roy Allen | CEO at smallMatters Institute |
Yoan Noguier | Co-founder and Managing director at Yunus Sports Hub |
Zaima Zahin | Student at BRAC University |
Zatur-Rawihah Omar | Head at Yayasan Peneraju Pendidikan Bumiputera |
The Thailand Country Forum will aim to facilitate conversations among countries with thriving social business ecosystems. The forum will allow participants to share experiences, explore opportunities, and analyze the implementation of social businesses within the country and region, with a focus on developing action plans for the future. There will be at least 15 persons to form a forum.
Country Forum Guidelines: https://socialbusinesspedia.com/events/sbd2023/pages/country-forum-guideline
Attendee :
Name | Designation |
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SOHEL AHMED | Managing Director at Grameen Shakti |
Attendee :
Name | Designation |
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AYA TERASAWA | Program officer at Sasakawa Peace Foundation |
Nazneen Sultana | Executive Vice Chairman at Grameen Communications |
BISWAJIT GHOSH | Chief Executive Officer at Rotary India Literacy Mission |
YASUSHI ODAHARA | MANAGING DIRECTOR at PERSONNEL CONSULTANT MANPOWER (THAILAND) CO., LTD. |
Ayaka Matsuno | Director, Gender Investment and Innovation Program at Sasakawa Peace Foundation |
The Africa Country Forum will aim to facilitate conversations among countries with thriving social business ecosystems. The forum will allow participants to share experiences, explore opportunities, and analyze the implementation of social businesses within the country and region, with a focus on developing action plans for the future. There will be at least 15 persons to form a forum.
Country Forum Guidelines: https://socialbusinesspedia.com/events/sbd2023/pages/country-forum-guideline
Africa country forum
Topic: Economic Resilience for the sustainable future of Africa
Date: July 27th 2023
Venue: Langkawi, Malaysia at Pelangi Beach Resort & Spa
Africa Country Forum Hybrid Report Back Speaker : Daniel Ayebare,
Founder, AYE-Africa Foundation, Uganda
Session Description
The recent pandemic has weakened the already existing fragile African economy. This global crisis taught us that it is crucial to prioritize strengthening the economic systems against any eventuality. The panel discussion focuses on the mechanisms that must be implemented to ensure that Africa's economy improves people's lives. We discuss the models that enhance the economic resilience of the people. The session will propose a concrete way forward to build the economic resilience of the people. The sustainable future for Africa requires investment in the Capacity development of people to build homegrown solutions that sustainably respond to the needs of the content. The discussion will answer the question of how to support these homegrown innovations. Finally, the session will examine the issues of research and human cantered policies that support the social business stand any shock.
Moderator: Dr. Watundu Susan
Panellists:
? Jonas Yawovi Dzinekou (Confirmed)
? Daniel Ayebare (Confirmed)
? Robert Akoko (Confirmed)
? Entrepreneurship who has Africa who is in Malaysia (To be Confirmed)
? Someone from the YSBC (To be Confirmed)
Outcomes
We expect the panel's discussion to generate new insights and concrete suggestions that will contribute to advancing the work of YSC in Africa towards a sustainable future in Africa.
Attendee :
Name | Designation |
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Atteib Abdoulaye Abdelwahab | Student at Albukary international university |