1/23/2024 0 Comments Abh foundationThese 50 Heroes have collectively raised over $150 million in investment and created 123,000 jobs. The ABH community comprises 50 impactful Top 10 Heroes, representing all African regions, operating in 52 countries, and serving 38 million users. ![]() We are a community of 50 inspiring Top 10 Heroes who are innovative, insightful, and impactful,” she said. “ … It’s a chance for us at ABH, alongside our community, all of you gathered here, to reflect on who we are and where we are going. It called for a reflection on the community’s identity and purpose. Lijun Sun at ABH Summit 2023īaitie-Boateng’s speech celebrated ABH’s five-year journey toward fulfilling Jack Ma’s commitment to support 100 African entrepreneurs over 10 years. He also acknowledged ABH finalists across critical sectors, reflecting Africa’s dynamic entrepreneurial drive. Sun highlighted the transformative impact of these entrepreneurs, emphasising their role as Africa’s heroes. He stated that African entrepreneurs have demonstrated resilience despite global challenges to deploy advanced technologies like AI, big data, and blockchain to address societal issues in education, healthcare, and the economy. Sun highlighted the impact of the digital economy on entrepreneurship in China and Africa over the past five years. ![]() It started with welcome speeches by Lijun Sun, Partner at Alibaba Partnership and Board member of The Jack Ma Foundation and Zahra Baitie-Boateng, Head of Programs and Partnerships at Africa’s Business Heroes. The summit on the first day consisted of talks and workshops carefully curated to nurture the growth and development of African entrepreneurs and professionals. Themed AI: African Innovation, Insight, and Impact, the event was a culmination of an eight-month process to identify and support outstanding African entrepreneurs this year. – Lijun Sun, Partner at Alibaba Partnership and Board member of The Jack Ma Foundation.įor two days last week, the 23rd and 24th of November, Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) hosted entrepreneurs, investors, industry experts, the media, and delegates from different countries at its 5th Anniversary Summit and Grand Finale. The fusion of digital technology with entrepreneurship has unlocked opportunities for young Africans to tackle societal challenges in education, healthcare and the economy. Over the past five years, the entrepreneurial spirit powered by the digital economy has blossomed in China and fiercely ignited across Africa.
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