The announcement was made at the Sandton Convention Centre where the objectives of the congress were discussed in detail. Some of the objectives included entrepreneurial ecosystems, sharing new development in start-up financing, connecting entrepreneurs to the best resources and networks, and identifying emerging entrepreneurial hotspots and global expansion of the producer movement.
The congress, which was initiated by the Global Entrepreneurship Network and the Kauffman Foundation in 2009, will host thought-leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, researchers and policymakers who have become part of a global movement which advances entrepreneurship to build economies and improve human welfare.
“Hosting the congress in 2017 will give South Africa the opportunity to showcase its entrepreneurial capacity to the world and show, yet again, why it is the leading host city of world congresses and business leaders,” said Ruby Mathang, MMC of Economic Development for the City of Johannesburg.
As a vibrant economic, social and entrepreneurship hub, Sandton has a major role in the African entrepreneurship network with significant benefits to the rest of Africa.
Minister for Small Business Development, Lindiwe Zulu, added that bringing the congress to South Africa was a collective effort by her department, the City, Barclays Africa and Sustainable Entrepreneur Accelerator Africa.
“I am confident that the congress will further thrust entrepreneurship and small business development firmly on the national agenda and the collective consciousness of our nation,” said Zulu.
In preparation for this momentous event, Barclays Africa is planning several lead-up activities that support entrepreneurship development on the African continent. These exciting activities aim to create a platform for African entrepreneurs to engage, participate, benefit and be supported in their businesses.
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