17 -19 Nov 08 (1ST NATIONAL YOUTH ENTREPRENURESHIP SUMMIT) THEAM: UNLEASHING IDEAS: TURNING JOB SEEKERS INTO JOB CREATORS The National Youth Entrepreneurship summit is to create a platform for Youth entrepreneurs and aspiring young entrepreneurs to network, collaborate and share their entrepreneurial knowledge, experience and initiatives for the benefit of other youth in the community. Attendees will participate in exciting workshops, explore companies featured in our exhibit hall, and receive a compelling message from our keynote speaker such as Rev. Dr. Kwabena Darko (MD Darko Farms Ltd) , Prof. Jophus Anamuah-Mensah (Former Vice-Chancellor University College of Education, Winneba ) Quinn Conyers (CEO of Speak2Society LLC , DC USA), Bremley Lyngdoh (Founder and CEO of World View Impact UK )Richard Osei-Anim (Founder and CEO of Richard Anim Group) Daniel Ogbarmey Tetteh(Head of Databank Research & Information Ltd (DRIL) Databank Ltd.) Mr Jens Thang (Teaching Fellow Mealtwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology ) and many more . Note :Detailed of programme for the summit will be out soon Event Location: M PLAZA HOTEL M PLAZA HOTEL AIRPORT ACCRA -GHANA ACCRA GHANA 20 TH NOV. 08 (RACE 2 BE THE ANSWER COMPETION) This competition is technologically inclined and IT related. Under 30’s will be asked what development problem frustrates you or a segment of the population, which could even be in the community. The teams will come up with a solution or software problem or create plans for a devise that will be developed to address the problem VENUNE: BUSY INTERNET ACCRA –GHANA TIME: 9AM – 4PM 21ST NOV 08: THE BIG DEBATE Student from various universities in Ghana will join students in California polytechnic State University via video conference to discuss on how Youth Entrepreneurship can contribute in achieving the UN Millennium Development goals by 2015 Venue: Busy Internet Accra Ghana Time : 7:00 - 8:00 pm Ghana Time 22ND NOV 08: STUDENT! MAKE YOUR MARK CHARLLENGE Student from the senior secondary schools in Ghana will be brought to gather for a short workshop on how to make the ideas become a reality, after that they will be put in to groups with support of mentors to develop a social enterprise ideas venture which will be run in their school. They will pitch their ideas to a panel of Judges which will be made of Academicians, Entrepreneur’s , business mangers and community leaders. The school with the best innovative idea will receive a cash price , mentoring and other support for the new social enterprise venture .The aims to inspire students within higher and further education to be more entrepreneurial – be it by starting their own business or within the workplace. Making an enterprising idea happen whilst at college or university is a creative way for students, build their confidence, team working skills; communication skills learn new skills and make useful contacts. VENUE: Bediaku Hall (Teachers Hall) Time : 9am – 4pm

Neurotical Ideas Limited is a company with the aim of investing in ethical businesses. Neurotical Ideas believes that a business can be profitable and at the same time bring benefits to the society and the environment where it is operating. In Ghana, the focus is to get involved and work with sustainable and profitable projects that have a positive impact on the local community. Contact details: Neurotical Ideas Limited 134 Times Square E1 8GF London Email: info@neuroticalideas.com

Rev. Dr Kwabena Darko, Founder and Board Chairman of Darko Farms & Co. Ltd have accepted to be an ambassador for the Amazing week in Ghana. Rev. Dr. Kwabena Darko heads one of Ghana’s most successful private enterprises, Darko Farms & Co. Ltd. He is the principal shareholder of the family enterprise, which produces more than 50 percent of Ghana’s day-old-chicks, and a large proportion of its table eggs and dressed chicken. Darko has advanced poultry science in Ghana, receiving numerous awards of recognition for his contribution to the field. He said “I often tell people that when I was young and struggling , some body gave me a chance “ he says “All I want to do now is to part of something that give young people the same chance to succeed”. He will be speaking at the 1st National Youth Entrepreneurship summit to share his story with young people in Ghana. Rev. Dr. Darko has held several responsible positions including the following: • Farms Manager, Central Egg Farm, Kumasi 1960-1969 • Deacon (Elder), Assemblies of God Church 1965-1996 • Chairman & CEO, Darko Farms & Co. Ltd. 1969-Present • President, Ghana Animal Science Association 1979-1983 • Interim President, Ghana National Council on Poultry 1979-1984 • President, Ghana National Council on Poultry 1984-1987 • Chairman, Board of Directors • Assemblies of God Literature Centre Ltd. 1986-1997 • Chairman, Board of Directors Assemblies of God Bookshops 1989-1995 • Member, Ghana Government “Think Tank” on Privatization- 1989-1991 • International Vice-President, FGBMFI (Africa) 1990-1995 • International Vice-President, FGBMFI 1990-1995 • Presidential Candidate, Ghana National Election 1992 • Member, Nominating Committee of the African Prize for Leadership 1994-Present • Chairman, Sinapi Aba Trust 1994-Present • International Secretary, FGBMFI, Costa Mesa, USA 1994-Present • Vice-Chairman, African Business Roundtable 1995-1996 • Board Member, Empretec Ghana Foundation 1995-2002 • Chairman, Africa Regional Board, Opportunity International- 1996-2000 • General Overseer, The Oasis of Love International Church - 1996-Present • Board Chairman, Opportunity International Network - 1997 • Board Member, Oasis International Training Center - 2000-Present • External Board Member, The Bank of Ghana - 2001-Present

The CEO of DreamOval Ltd, an IT company in Ghana Have donated one of their communication products ‘OutReach’ worth $5000 The product will be used to send unlimited sms messages to people in Ghana to promote the week activities. DreamOval is also designing our national website as part of their support for the week. The ceo and his team have pledge their maximum support for the week. Visit www.dreamoval.com

  The Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST) has agreed to sponsor Global Entrepreneurship / Ghana. Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology train and develop young entrepreneurs to become future players in the global information technology industry by holding high standards and setting ambitious goals. Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology is a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee registered in Ghana, holding international NGO status. The institution is offer's a 2-year fully sponsored Trainee Program in computer programming, software development and entrepreneurship. Our mission is to equip young graduates with the necessary skills to start their own software companies and compete in the global market place. This will enable them to create wealth and employment locally. Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology would like to make a difference in the lives of young enterprising Ghanaians.www.meltwater.org

 

The CEO of Youth Enhancement International Stephen Gyasi-Kwaw and Sebastian Adu-Gyamfi, CEO of Bloom Trust International UK one of YEI's Major partners held talks on Global Entrepreneurship Week/Ghana with the Deputy High Commissioner @ the Ghana High Commission on 7th August 2008.The deputy High commissioner expressed their interest and support for the initiative in Ghana

The Global Enterprise Week/Ghana team are in sucessful discussions with Daily Express on of the most read complimentary newsaper in the country to be  a media partner. This discussion with Stan Dogbe the editor of the paper expressed high interest in partnering for the programme.

The Global Enterprise Week/ Ghana team hopes to be able to have an agreement with "Kwabena Kwabena" of "ASO" fame to be the Music Icon of the programme.

Ghana had a  partners meeting in the UNDP CSO office in Accra. Highlights of the meeting were the readiness of all partners to make the programme sucessful. Dream Ovals agreement to be the Communications partners for the event. Other partners are ready to work on sponsorships,media networking and pubilicity for the programme. Watch out for the Press Launching of the Global Enterprise Week/Ghana!

As part of the Global Entrepreneurship Week, Youth Enhancement International will be hosting the Global Entrepenuer Week/Ghana , the first annual nation-wide week of activities and events, aimed at inspiring young people to unleash their inner entrepreneur thereby increasing free enterprise in the Ghanaian economy. You can be a part of this Week - if you belong to either a voluntary organisation, educational institution , local government organisation, an SME or corporation, or an entrepreneur .Sign up to be a partner and help us promote the entrepreneurial culture amongst young people in Ghana!