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UN agency, Equity Foundation partner to empower African entrepreneurs

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UNDP Assistant Administrator and Director, Regional Bureau for Africa, Ahunna Eziakonwa, and Equity Group Foundation Executive Chairman, Dr. James Mwangi, during the signing of a partnership between UNDP and Equity Group Foundation. [James Wanzala, Standard]

Equity Group Foundation (EGF) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have signed a memorandum of understanding to accelerate innovation and provide robust support to businesses to drive inclusive economic growth.

Through this partnership, the two entities will establish centres of excellence under the UNDP's flagship Timbuktoo initiative to foster innovation and empower African entrepreneurs.

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