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Don’t Underestimate Gen Z: How Youth-Led Solutions are Shaping the Future of Social Entrepreneurship

James Militzer

As CEO of Resolution Project and Enactus Global , I’ve witnessed first-hand that this generation is innovative, digitally-native, socially-conscious and values-driven. Weve supported young entrepreneurs in countries from Brazil to Uganda, developing innovative solutions in industries ranging from agriculture to energy.

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How Young People are Driving Africa’s Digital Future: A Recent Report Highlights the Impacts of Technology — And the Need for Greater Support

James Militzer

This burgeoning demographic is leveraging digital platforms to carve their own paths, find work, build thriving online communities, and fuel their own education in ways that were unimaginable just a decade ago. We compiled their stories and several others into a report called “ Youth in Digital Africa: Our connections. Our choices.

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Resolving the Core Tension of Impact-Focused Fintech: A Viable Model for Reaching Rural Women with Digital Financial Services

James Militzer

Let’s start by taking a closer look at the potential users of digital financial services – in this case, women living in rural areas of Bangladesh. Different levels of digital and financial literacy among these customers can make the experience of conducting a financial transaction on a mobile device confusing and risky.

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Arrow Electronics Announces 'DANI' (Data Analytics & Network Innovation) Project: Technology Solutions for People With Disabilities and Limited Mobility

3BL Media

Each technology is being developed by members of Arrow’s Graduate Programme; young employees who, like Dani, are digital natives in their 20s. billion, Arrow develops technology solutions that improve business and daily life. More information The DANI Project Dani Caverzaschi Arrow Electronics ChangeNOW 2022.

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Nora’s Digitalization Challenges: What the MSE Sector Can Learn From the Digital Journey of a Woman Entrepreneur in Peru

James Militzer

It is a typical family business similar to countless others across Latin America and other emerging markets, but with one important difference: Nora’s bodega is digitalized. The story of Nora’s family business highlights, among other things, the importance of women’s role as a driving force for digitalization.

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Cisco Networking Academy Expands ‘Skills for All’ with Entry-Level Certification for Cybersecurity Learning Pathway

Cisco CSR

Via the online platform, learners take expertly-designed courses, acquire knowledge, and develop in-demand skills to advance their education and prepare for jobs. Skills for All digital badges and curriculum aligned to certifications are already transforming students’ career opportunities.

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Three Key Ingredients for Managed Services to Help You Win in Enterprise IT

Cisco CSR

As digitization transforms all lines of business, how can CSPs harness the power of 5G and IoT to create new value? Yet, over the past ten years or so, we have seen the rise of Hyperscalers and digital native specialist IT service providers while CSPs’ revenues have shrunk. [1]. revenue from the digital ecosystem.