Michael Ehst

Entrepreneurship. Clean Tech and Innovation. Emerging Economies. I'm based at the World Bank's infoDev program. Tweets do not = World Bank endorsement.

[Michael Ehst @mikeehst]

Excellent article on #China's science and technology advances and implications on global engagement going forward, by @CarolineSWagner --> https://t.co/AXobZ4bt0R

[Steve Crossan @stevecrossan]

Does it need to change? Funding RealTech https://t.co/lEXSIP30xZ via @LinkedIn

[Michael Ehst @mikeehst]

Great interview with @NoomaneFehri about transforming #African economies through startups and #entrepreneurship support: https://t.co/txF36oUaeF via @AcetforAfrica

[Michael Ehst @mikeehst]

Great potential for the electric motor-bike market in Africa: https://t.co/aEXXdwhUv2

[Axel van Trotsenburg @Axel_vanT]

The digital era is unfolding, yet 1/3 of the global population is still offline. The inaugural #WBGDigitalSummit will highlight forward-thinking perspectives to help countries carve out a development path anchored in digitalization's transformative power: https://t.co/uJLV1OprkC

[Michael Ehst @mikeehst]

Women in African business take two steps forward, one step back https://t.co/ILdAjPFs69 from @WBG_Gender

[Halcyon @HalcyonInspires]

Calling all climate entrepreneurs in Latin America & the Caribbean and Sub-Saharan Africa!

Applications are now OPEN for two Halcyon Fellowships. Learn more and apply at: https://t.co/BqD0oWzBjW

Thank you to @awscloud for their support of these fellowships.

[Rebecca Enonchong @africatechie]

Homegrown African VCs emerge to fill in the gaps foreign investors cannot https://t.co/YGNSjaYrlZ

[The Africa Report @TheAfricaReport]

The slowdown in fund-raising for African start-ups began towards the end of 2022, and was pronounced during 2023.
https://t.co/yh5VFHskn3

[Michael Ehst @mikeehst]

These are important steps in building #Lesotho's #entrepreneurship community into a robust ecosystem of support for fast-growing, local Basotho businesses. #startups #Africa cc @MarieMarieNelly @WorldBankAfrica @NoomaneFehri

[Competitiveness and Financial Inclusion @cafiproject]

Today, the Lesotho Entrepreneurship Hub and Seed Financing Facility, under the CAFI Entrepreneurship and MSME support subcomponent, organized an Intellectual Property seminar for the CAFI accredited Enterprise Support Organisations (ESOs).
#CAFI #LesothoToTheWorld #Trade #ESO

[Competitiveness and Financial Inclusion @cafiproject]

Welcome to Lesotho Centre Horticulture Incubation Hub & Training Center!
Allow us to introduce you to the future of horticulture! It's not just a place; it's a greenhouse of possibilities!
#horticulture #farming #agribusiness #agriculture #entrepreneurship #training #lesotho

[Michael Ehst @mikeehst]

Lesotho Entrepreneurship Hub is looking for an aligned organization to support its establishment and growth. Please spread the word (EoIs due Dec. 1). @bridge_portal @annaekeledo @africatechie @AESIS_summit @ABANAngels @GrindstoneXL @TripleJumpNL @WorldBankAfrica @SiliconCape

[Michael Ehst @mikeehst]

Opportunity for an African #entrepreneurship hub or other mission aligned organization to partner in the establishment and growth of the new Lesotho Entrepreneurship Hub and Seed Financing Facility: https://t.co/TUAxZTkZlh

cc @AfriLabs @GrowthAfrica @VC4A_Africa @VC4AfricaMentor

[Michael Ehst @mikeehst]

Opportunity for an African #entrepreneurship hub or other mission aligned organization to partner in the establishment and growth of the new Lesotho Entrepreneurship Hub and Seed Financing Facility: https://t.co/TUAxZTkZlh

cc @AfriLabs @GrowthAfrica @VC4A_Africa @VC4AfricaMentor

[Michael Ehst @mikeehst]

The #Lesotho Entrepreneurship Hub is looking for the best Basotho #entrepreneurs to join a first cohort of support provided through local entrepreneurship incubators and accelerators. Great opportunity!

[Competitiveness and Financial Inclusion @cafiproject]

OPPORTUNITY for all startups and MSME apply for a 6 month incubation to take your business to the next level!!! Find the ESO fit for your business operations and apply on or before the 20th October.Terms and conditions apply https://t.co/Prx0qjKlyZ #CAFI

[Michael Ehst @mikeehst]

@sriramk Particularly if the startups are working in more regulated industries like energy or transportation. But policy matters for every industry, especially if a startup really takes off and becomes a force in the market.

[Michael Ehst @mikeehst]

The survey results demonstrate that young #Basotho possess significant potential for #entrepreneurship and self-employment https://t.co/GSiC63Gyu0 via @WorldBankAfrica cc @cafiproject

[Ben @zia505]

Please find the link to #ABAN2023survey https://t.co/qJNTbjRCiP and help us share with relevant colleagues. Results will be shared at #AESIS2023. Thanks on behalf of all of us at @ABANAngels and our friends at @briterbridges

[Michael Ehst @mikeehst]

@ImmaculateView And the game is still 8pm mountain time?? Kids are going to need a nap between gameday/big noon and the game!! 😂

[Michael Ehst @mikeehst]

Ten Facts About Digital Technology Adoption in Ghana (smartphones and mobile money dominate, among other tidbits) - https://t.co/Q0ZpCHuZK7 via @WorldBankAfrica

[Michael Ehst @mikeehst]

Africa’s Solutions Engine – How Centers of Excellence Point to the Continent’s Future https://t.co/SmUzgjiXd5 via @WorldBankAfrica and @SamuelOBaafi