TECH ENTREPRENEURSHIP INITIATIVE MAKE-IT IN AFRICA We promote digital innovation for sustainable and inclusive development in Sub-Saharan Africa. In close collaboration with more than 20 corporate and financing partners, social enterprises, hubs and networks, ‘Make-IT in Africa’ supports an enabling environment for young entrepreneurs – to enable better access to finance, markets and skills. This project is implemented by Deutsche Gesellschaft Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) as part of BMZ’s Digital Africa Initiative
KEY SECTORS OF MAKE-IT: E-agriculture solutions enable millions of small farmers to get better access to markets, weather data, finance and insurance. This creates income for the rural population. E-health solutions improve access to medical services and strengthen health management as a whole. This saves lives and reduces spread of diseases.
Smart energy solutions enable access to the internet, better use of renewable energies and infrastructure. This is the basis for economic development, finance, education and learning. Fintech solutions enable access to financial products for people with low incomes and in rural areas. This is a key component creating resilient economic structures.
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