Word from the Executive Director
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Introduction
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Building a Diverse and Talented Team for Impact
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Advancing Innovation and Community Advancement
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Highlights and Achievements Engaging and Supporting Members
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Impactful Collaborations and Initiatives
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Testimonials and Feedback
Department Spotlight
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On Network Expansion in 2023 From Our Head of Members’ Desk
The AfriLabs Secretariat’s Path in Promoting Innovation Innovation driven projects for Sustainable Development
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AU Digital and Innovation
Fellowship Program
GIZ-PAU Incubation Programme
RevUP Women Initiative
GCA Youth Adaptation Solutions Challenge 2022
LEAP-RE 30 (Leading Electricity Access Practitioner Network for Renewable Energy) 30 ONEPlanET 31 UNFPA FGM Hacklab 33 UNFPA Mental Health & ASRHR HackLab 33 AfriLabs Capacity Building Programme (ACBP) 34 The AfriLabs Community Deal Room (ACDR): A Beacon of Success for Investors and Entrepreneurs Investor Partners and Their Impact 40 BMGF AI Startup Mapping and Ethical Policy Research Project 41
Reflecting on AfriLabs’ Milestones and Envisioning the Future of Africa’s Innovation Ecosystem 42
Enhancing advocacy and collaboration efforts across the continent through events
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International Women’s Day Candid Conversation
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