Anthony Aberefa
Location Nigeria
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Thanks for the link @JulietCornford
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I appreciate this well structured opportunity for many to learn valuable insights into Social Enterprises, moreover i’ve acquired considerable knowledge and insight to improve on my impact in my community through my NGO and my...
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Gender equality is not only a fundamental human right but a necessary foundation for a peaceful, prosperous and sustainable world
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Massive campaign and enlightenment about empathy, focus on notable impact through diversity and inclusion would make a difference
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Social enterprises could create community awareness and trainings on importance of diversity & Inclusion
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A brilliant business model to promote inclusiveness in economic activities
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I’m inspired, challenged and motivated
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I was shocked to realize that 90% of children with a disability do not get an education. Which will have an inevitable detrimental impact on their future employment opportunities and general wellbeing
The whole world needs to take this seriously immediately
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Developing greater SME and investment policies to encourage social entrepreneurship.
Research and development, innovation and new models that make it easier, more affordable and aspirational for citizens to adopt healthier and more sustainable lifestyles
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The green bond will be an interesting lever to implement especially as Nigeria generates over 80% of her foreign exchange from the export of crude oil. The green bond will encourage oil and gas companies to begin research and development into the use of renewable energy
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There are businesses that can help solve the climate crisis, for example recycling, waste management, Tech, etc
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Recycling of products, or supporting a business that is focused on recycling goes a long way
Learn what you can do in your community to help the climate in the following link
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Climate change is one of the biggest challenges humanity has ever faced
#ClimateEmergency
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This week helped me think and do some research about the situation of social enterprises and its legal framework and funding in Africa
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Creating new funds for example Applying blockchain technology and crypto investments would be borderless and independent of governments
Should make a huge difference in Nigeria
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Multiple barriers plague Nigeria, ranging from the legal framework, bad policies, money laundering and the cost of running or funding the institution
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There is yet to be a full understanding of the concept of social investment and social enterprises in Africa. The article mentions Kenya and Nigeria as two countries where these concepts have not matured in the minds of the populace
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Professor Nicholls was really insightful and many lessons can be drawn from that interview
Government plays a major role by creating an enabling environment through effective policies, legal framework, foster innovation and developing the impact investing and social finance market for social enterprises to thrive
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Numerous grant opportunities are available for Nigerians especially youth owned or run enterprises
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social enterprise and inclusive business Investment in Nigeria is currently low as most of the funds and investors goes go through government who in turn do not disbursed the funds to the right quarters or sectors mostly
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Some of the barriers to finance access for social enterprises in Nigeria are
-Complicated approval procedures
-No funding opportunities in some cases
-Stringent requirements as guarantor and collateral are a great barrier to securing a loan facility.
-exorbitant rate of interest charged on loans
-lack of awareness and understanding of social...
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Looking forward to it
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Regulation is vital to keep organizations in check and to ensure there isn't over concentration of social enterprises on any particular SDG
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The videos show clearly how commissioning and procurement of public services can be harnessed to deliver additional social value
Social Procurement Framework is a great way forward
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Such campaigns work in Nigeria but can be improved upon
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Registration schemes are important because they raise awareness for support purposes, advisory services, training services, business networks and links to relevant sources. It should be run by whatever body will handle it properly, however registration by the government body is important because it gives them tax exemption status, access to funding grant or...
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The Law and regulations are well structured for social enterprises called a Community Interest Company (CIC) in the UK
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Correct
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Lagos has a clear policy which is being implemented religiously. The creation of Social Businesses addressing this challenges in Lagos is a reality. See www.wecyclers.com. The state's partnership with social enterprise is contributing immersely to the provision. Of a clean Lagos. The state is also using education to address the challenges associated with the...
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The main barriers and challenges to the growth of social enterprises are…
Capital debt and equity.
Suitable premises .
Cash flow.
Grant funding .
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To enable social enterprises in Nigeria, government should remove barriers to them addressing the SDGs and provide better opportunities to access funding
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Let's CONNECT
I'm Aberefa Anthony Adedeji, CEO Oracool Technologies and Co-founder MushinToTheWorld foundation
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Most importantly are sustainable and effective solutions for maximum impact
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I’m more inspired and challenged to figure out innovative, structured and effective solutions to problems in my community
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Impactful businesses
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Legal forms depend on the countries categorization of business entities. However having in place a policy of social enterprises would clearly show what legal status of them would look like in a given country. Countries focusing on the development of social enterprises should legislate or enact policies, rules and regulations that would guide those businesses.
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Government and businesses need to work together to achieve greater and faster solutions and SDG impact
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In Nigeria social enterprises i are businesses created for social services to address social and societal problems
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Interesting
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I will use my NGO to do more in terms of awareness creation and encouraging adaption through influencing effective policies in communities
MushinToTheWorld is an NGO incorporated in 2017 whose mission is to transform lives positively, develop our community and change our world through Education, Empowerment, Environmental Sustainability, Peace and Social...
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Business drives the world, businesses are part of the problems and they have to be part of the solutions as well." This is very true because businesses are seen as engines for economic growth and advancement.
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We all have a role to play
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The report contains 18 proposals, using these mechanisms to put purpose at the heart of the policy and practice that determines how business operates. It also refers to a series of policy starting points that are already in motion and are current, realistic prospects for change that applies the principles set out by the Future of the Corporation...
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Climate Intersectional Justice is our quest for economic development through means of production in activities such as mining, logging and fishing has caused considerable amount of injustice to both our social and environment systems.
Especially in third world countries where most of the population is made up of indigenous people living in the villages or... -
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ILO unemployment rate in Nigeria is 9% in 2020, which contradicts the report from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), Nigeria with an estimated population of 200 million has an unemployment rate of 23% in 2020 i.e. over 40 million Nigerians are unemployed. The rate of unemployment especially among young people increased due to job losses, unmatched skills...
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Nigeria's documented Gini Coefficient seems to suggest a drop in inequality from 40.1 (2003) to 35.1 (2018). That these data suggest we are moving closer to equality (0 %) may not be correct as poverty rate in the country is on the increase.
Contrary to expectations that come with democratic rule Nigeria's inequality is on the increase and In my opinion the...
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Biggest challenges are climate change and inequality
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The course is educative and interesting and i commend the educators
BUT
Please adjust the concentration on Dairy and Wine, make it about general Agriculture
Keep it up!!!
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You've spoken my mind... Well said
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I've read through various hilarious comments about insect consumption and i can understand why some people from some parts of the world would find it strange or abnormal but interestingly it's been a very nutritious, healthy and enjoyable part of the African diet for centuries and i recommend it to anyone that if you come across an African menu of insects, you...
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thanks for sharing, I'm a Rice farmer from Africa
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#FLFutureofFarming
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It was a fantastic, informative, enlightening, interesting Week 1 and I'm looking forward to an amazing Week 2
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Knowledge, skill, passion, experience... All four
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The time and chance depends on the policy you intend to influence, it varies
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All of the above
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Profound analysis, thanks for the insight
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I commend FDR for the new deal with massive impact
As for Case study 2: The Policy idea of introducing cane toad to the Sugarcane plantation with an aim of stopping devastating effect of beetles from destroying sugarcane proved to be futile.Instead cane toads multiplied in numbers causing negative outcomes such as environmental degradation, posing danger to...
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Stage 1, if you must identify a particular issue and decide on what action to take, it is important to use evidence and data.
Stage 2 and 3, have the greatest capacity to influence the development of policy. -
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Ęsę adúkpę o (translation) Thanks
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My Passion
To achieve a peaceful, inclusive and sustainable community with decent work for all youths, which will be a model and inspiration to other troubled African communities.My Policy
Create several relevant free vocational skills training and youth empowerment programmesMy Progress
I co-founded an NGO called MushinToTheWorld whose mission is...
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Anthony Aberefa replied to Mayowa Adetunji
It's my preferred definition
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Anthony Aberefa replied to Kabiru Shuaibu
I'm most passionate about achieving a peaceful, inclusive and sustainable community with decent work for all youths, which will be a model and inspiration to other troubled African communities.
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Anthony Aberefa replied to Kabiru Shuaibu
Fantastic... I'm a Rice farmer and i appreciate you
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I like that question, I'm loving this
