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Doing business in conflict affected environments: from building the peace to building the private sector at Commonwealth Club
July 14, 2009 from 5pm to 8pm
Tuesday, 14 July, 17.30 to 19.00 followed by reception (Registration from 17.00).
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Peace and economic growth and closely related. How can policy makers maximize the impact of private sector for both peace and development?
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Profile Information
- Source of my passion about the power of business to fight poverty
- I am a social entrepreneur
- About my work:
- Isaac Aggrey holds City & Guilds United Kingdom qualification, in General Mining Engineering obtained from the University of Science and Technology Ghana, and has 6 years experience in Training and Coaching relating to businesses.
Isaac developed his social development skills when he opted to teach science and mathematics in a remote rural school during his national service.
He had most of his experience from SIFE, BMF and CENCOMM where he had the responsibility to provide entrepreneurship, leadership and basic supervisory skills respectively.
Isaac has given students and community members an opportunity to grow and to make a difference in the environment in which they live. He has also set a pace for young disadvantaged individuals to converge to share their innovative ideas and accomplishments with top business leaders of today to foster a better future for all.
His expertise and mentorship has empowered young adult women, unemployed youth and graduates which has propelled them to far-reaching results thereby creating sustainable enterprises within marginalised communities in South Africa.
Isaac has answered the call to support youth entrepreneurship in South Africa and has been honoured with prestigious awards.
He has a passion, strong ethical values and a sense of community development in South Africa and has participated in different forums that seek to alleviate poverty and unemployment. His inspiration lies in helping others to succeed.
As the demands of the global economy place increased pressure on societies to become self sufficient, the importance of providing opportunities to those who lack the necessary education and financial resources has become increasingly apparent. The emotional and material support generated by projects such as those initiated by Isaac is integral to promoting efficient markets and thus helping to alleviate poverty.
Well known for the numerous roles he plays in youth entrepreneurship, Isaac has pledged his support in empowering and developing young Managers and Leaders in institutions.
The role entrepreneurship plays in the growth of developing country, such as South Africa, is undeniable. Through the success of his entrepreneurial endeavors, Isaac has recognised the amenability of the South African entrepreneurship and is ready to associate himself with all those willing to embark on entrepreneurial ventures in marginalised communities.
Isaac is determined to further open the doors for those in need to find ways to help themselves and sees the “teach me how to fish” method of disseminating information as key in countries such as South Africa where resources are often limited.
Isaac believes promoting gender equality and empowering women is the only powerful weapon to address unemployment, poverty alleviation, reduction of crime, restoring the moral fabric and rebuilding of family lives in the long run.
Awards
Winner of Young South Africa Entrepreneur
Finalist of Young Africa Entrepreneur
Professional Associates
Membership
United Nations Millennium Campaign (End Poverty by 2015)
Sukuma Afrika Youth Entrepreneurship (Stand Up against Poverty 2015)
Schwab Foundation of World Economic Forum for Social Entrepreneurs
Regional Chairperson of Partnership for Entrepreneurship Development in Higher Education (SIFE PEDHE) UNISA
Member of Black Management Forum (BMF)
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We aim at providing Business Model & creating Opportunity for the poor, Under and Un Educated Youths, Training and assistance to young ENTREPRENEURS to help them to start their own industry for growth, be Self Employed to escape the endless cycle of poverty.
We have developed compact Mini machines (Plastics) affordable and convenient for the common people to start with a very small capital. The machine provides wide product range and many industry options to work with. We have been conferred by PLASTINDIA FOUNDATION with PLASTICON AWARD for the same.
We provide training and assistance to Entrepreneurs to start their own ventures in Plastic industry and also participate in EDP organised by Government and Non government organisations