TechCamp is a U.S. Department of State-led program that connects civil society organizations across the globe with new and emerging technology resources to solve problems in their communities.
TechCamp West Africa will host 100-150 of the best and brightest private and social entrepreneurs to focus on the theme of entrepreneurship as a contributor to job creation from Burkina Faso, Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, Nigeria, Benin, Liberia, and Togo. This will be a highly interactive learning experience that combines technology-led hands-on training sessions, break-out segments entrepreneur panels in an unconventional conference-like setting.
GhanaThink in collaboration with the U.S. Embassy in Ghana is organizing TechCamp West Africa in Accra, Ghana from November 14 – 16, 2014 to address the primary concern of youth in the region — “Unemployment and Job Creation.” Our objective as solution seekers is to create and develop a lasting network of change agents to increase regional communication, coordination, and ultimately trade across West Africa.
Together with private sector experts, the 100 selected participants will explore obstacles to small business growth and share best practices for private and social entrepreneurs for solving regional challenges through idea-sharing, collaboration, partnership and learning.
ELIGIBILITY
- Citizen of Benin,Burkina Faso,Cote d’Ivoire,Ghana,Liberia,Nigeria and Togo
- Between 25 and 35 years of age.
- Exhibits passion and commitment for change in his/her field of work.
- Has leadership potential.
- Willingness to meet and collaborate with other youth leaders like his/herself?
- Has success stories or innovative initiatives to share, and wish to contribute to the bigger youth moment for Africa.
DEADLINE: 15th August, 2014
To apply and for more information visit here
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Great program. Together we can make Africa a better place.