MICROFINANCE EVENT: ANDE Annual Conference; September 12-14, 2023; Accra, Ghana

This event will observe the “half-way point” towards the 2030 target of achieving the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations. It is themed “Accelerating Action: Small Business Solutions and the SDGs,” and is to focus on cataloging the progress and ongoing needs of small and growing businesses (SGBs). Although the detailed agenda is not yet available, the last day of the conference is focused on “Made in West Africa,” to address the needs of the West African entrepreneurial ecosystem and its trends. This day also coincides with the West Africa Regional Conference.

Background on Organizer: The Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs (ANDE) seeks to support and develop entrepreneurship opportunities for SGBs in low- and moderate-income economies with the aim of reducing poverty. ANDE was founded in 2009 by the Aspen Institute, a US-based nonprofit with the mission of propeling change through leadership, “realizing a free, just, and equitable society.” ANDE has eight chapters spanning Latin America, Africa and Asia.

Cost: The fee to attend is USD 1,650 for the general public or USD 975 for ANDE members. For just the “Made in West Africa” day, those based in Ghana may attend for USD 100.

For additional information, you may email ande.info[at]aspeninstitute.org or call +1 202 736 2298.

By Elva Montelongo, Research Associate

Sources and Additional Sources

ANDE conference webpage
https://andeglobal.org/event/ande-annual-conference-2023-2/

ANDE homepage
https://andeglobal.org/

United Nations Sustainable Development webpage
https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/

Aspen Institute homepage
https://www.aspeninstitute.org/

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