The overall objective of the Developing Social Entrepreneurship in Ethiopia project is to build the capacity of social entrepreneurs who can drive socio-economic change especially for women, youth and children through sustainable business ventures with the potential to scale nationally.
Stages of Support
Idea
Start-up
Early
Growth
Mature
Nonfinancial support delivery mechanism
Mentoring
Classroom / seminar training
Direct Consulting Services
Cohort or group support
Competitions / prizes
Peer to Peer / Network-based Support
Nonfinancial Support
Leadership development
Access to networks and partners
Marketing support or market research
Building HR capacity
Business strategy and planning
Financial management
Needs assessment
Performance management
Ideation
Legal, accounting, other office services
Governance structure
Building M&E capacity
Technology development or adoption
Media exposure
Intervention Type
Provide nonfinancial services to entrepreneurs directly
Conduct research on the sector
Promote and educate about entrepreneurship
Sectors of Focus
Agriculture & Food
Education
Environment
Health
Information and communication technology
Housing and community development
Water & sanitation
Stakeholder or Business Model Focus
Social enterprise
Women entrepreneurs
Science, engineering or invention based businesses