African Technology Development Forum

Entrepreneurial Finance Lab

The mission of the Entrepreneurial Finance Lab (EFL) is to help unlock the entrepreneurial potential of the developing world’s missing middle.
Despite evidence of high returns, existing models of finance like microcredit, bank lending and venture capital aren’t reaching small and medium-sized enterprises. Visit EFL’s Finance and the Missing Middle page to find out more.
The mission of the Entrepreneurial Finance Lab (EFL) is to help unlock the entrepreneurial potential of the developing (...)

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FEATURES

ATDF Journal Volume 6 Issue 1&2, 2009 - A Focus on Education

This issue of ATDF Journal Volume 6 is devoted to the multifaceted nature and the changing face of educational institutions – ranging from low cost private schools to national vocational and professional systems. It also addresses the different and critical roles that education plays in society – as a tool for economic and social development, economic recovery and technological advancement, among others.

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ATDF Journal Volume 4, Issue 2: Role of Education in the Knowledge Economy

The ATDF Journal volume 4 issue 2, examines and advices on the role of universities in the knowledge economy with a focus on skills development, lifelong learning to meet future needs. It also addresses issue of governance and curriculum of African universities and the role of Universities in developing entrepreneurship as a centre of innovation.

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ATDF Journal Volume 4 Issue 1 - 2007 ICTs

The ATDF Journal volume 4 issue 1 looks at information and communication technologies with a special focus on the opportunities that it offers to Africa, the challenges and the benefits as well as the policies that may be needed to realize these opportunities. Authors draw lessons from Africa and abroad to highlight some of the challenges, benefits and alternative policy measures and approaches that may help Africa participate in the global information society.

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ATDF Journal Volume 3 Issue 4: Institutions

The ATDF Journal Volume 3 Issue 4 looks at institutions as key elements in helping society organize itself to create knowledge, distribute wealth, relate with other societies, among others. Authors draw lessons from Africa and abroad to highlight some of the challenges, benefits and alternatives.

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