Scaling Up: Indigenous Knowledge and Entrepreneurship Growth in Micro-Enterprises for the Youth in Africa

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

• Virtual event

• Contact
• Institute of African Studies, africanstudies@cunet.carleton.ca, 6135202600*2220

As part of the AIKRN Quarterly Webinar Series, the Africa Indigenous Knowledge Research Network (AIKRN) and the Institute of African Studies at Carleton University, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, invite you to join us for:

Scaling Up: Indigenous Knowledge and Entrepreneurship Growth in Micro-Enterprises for the Youth in Africa
This webinar will explore how Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) can drive youth entrepreneurship, foster innovation, and create sustainable livelihoods across Africa. Dr. Lauri Eliot and Dr. Nwakego Eyisi will share insights, success stories, and strategies for scaling youth-led micro-enterprises rooted in African knowledge and traditions. The discussion will be chaired by Professor Samuel Ojo Oloruntoba.