BUILDING FORWARD BETTER THROUGH ‘NEXT LEVEL’ PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS
The World Economies have been severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and it is estimated that for 2020 the annual financing gap to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has ballooned by 70 per cent to US$4.2 trillion. Despite the growing role of government in response to the pandemic, most economies face unprecedented sovereign debt levels, reducing fiscal space...
But… digital transformation in Africa is just beginning…
‘The Covid-19 pandemic buttressed the importance of a digitally enhanced society but, digital transformation in Africa is just beginning. With numerous innovative start-ups emerging across the continent, bringing new ideas to old problems and accessing smart funding, there is no doubt as to the transformative potential of Africa.’, says Hauwa Yabani, Chair of the Africa Summit, WBAF 2021. Drawing together...
EU entrepreneurship policies ‘Not Enough’ to deal with Mr Covid
Policy changes related to entrepreneurship should focus on finance, management, flexibility and innovation in order to prevent a mass brain drain, says Professor Rudy Aernoudt, Senior Economist at the European Commission. The world is on the verge of a great disruption sparked by the COVID-19 pandemic. For the first time since the Great Depression of 1929, every country, every society...
Can Europe remain relevant for angel investors and startups in today’s rapidly changing world?
'To achieve progress in Europe, we must unite and be strong', says Kevin Hin, Chair of the Europe Summit, WBAF 2021. Drawing together hundreds of the world’s top business leaders on a virtual platform, the 2021 World Congress of Angel Investors WBAF started shaping the global agenda for the world’s early- and post-early stage equity markets for the year ahead....
FPO: An innovative financial framework for smart entrepreneurs; An exclusive article by Baybars Altuntas for the Angel Investor Review
An Exclusive Article by Baybars Altuntas, Executive Chairman World Business Angels Investment Forum, for the Angel Investor Review FPO: An innovative financial framework for smart entrepreneurs ‘What’, you may ask, ‘is an FPO’? No, it’s not like an IPO (initial public offering). It’s a new angle on an existing concept—a ‘franchise public offering’. Let’s say your business is doing well. You’ve...
Asia Summit WBAF 2021 outlines the current start-up economy landscape in Asia
South East Asia faces a big challenge in that they lack the right talent to drive the digital transformation. Because of the challenges startups face in attracting investors, there is an urgent need for public–private partnerships (PPP) to support the start-up economy. Drawing together hundreds of the world’s top business leaders on a virtual platform, the 2021 World Congress of...
JCI and WBAF announce partnership to address world’s pressing economic challenges together
Through this relationship, JCI and WBAF hope to address some of the world’s most pressing economic challenges together by promoting financial and digital inclusion, female leadership, business development and entrepreneurial skills development. In 2020, JCI is celebrating 105 years of lasting impact around the world. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, they launched the JCI RISE initiative to rebuild economies,...
Croatian President to chair WBAF’s Global Women Leaders Committee
The World Business Angels Investment Forum announces H.E. Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović, President of the Republic of Croatia (2015–2020), as Chair of the Global Women Leaders Committee. Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović was the first woman to be elected to the Presidency of Croatia since the country’s first multi-party elections in 1990 and its independence in 1991. At the age of 46, she was also...
Oghly of FCEM and WBAF appointed as Chair of ASTech Paris Region
On Tuesday 13 October 2020, the Board of Directors of the competitiveness cluster of the Aeronautics, Space and Defence Industry of the Île-de-France region, ASTech Paris Region, unanimously elected its new Chair. Oghly is the first woman leader as Chair of the Aeronautics, Space and Defence competitiveness cluster of Île-de-France ASTech Paris Region Marie-Christine Oghly (CEO EnginSoft France, Chair of...
WBAF announces new Global Board Member: African Development Bank (AfDB)
African Development Bank named to the board of World Business Angels Investment Forum: In this capacity the Bank will represent Africa’s early-stage equity markets, entrepreneurship and startup ecosystems, small and medium enterprises and high-growth businesses, angel investors, and private equity funds. Dr Abdu Mukhtar, the Bank’s Director of Industrial and Trade Development says ‘’I am sure WBAF and AfDB...
