The FATE Institute of FATE Foundation, Nigeria’s largest entrepreneurship data source and a leader in policy dialogue and advocacy across Africa, hosted a press briefing on Thursday, November 14, 2024 to announce the 10th Policy Dialogue Series on Entrepreneurship themed “Nigeria in the Next Decade, Building a Thriving Entrepreneurial Ecosystem for the Future” which is scheduled to hold on the 20th and 21st of November 2024 at Ecobank Center, Victoria Island, Lagos.
This milestone event will bring together key policy stakeholders within Nigeria’s entrepreneurship ecosystem for conversations based on data insights from the FATE Institute. The conversations will focus on findings from the State of Entrepreneurship reports using an in-depth explorative approach, resulting in key agreements and recommendations that drive innovative approaches to entrepreneurship policy design, review, and implementation.
Adenike Adeyemi, Executive Director, FATE Foundation said, “We are excited to host the 10th edition of our Policy Dialogue Series, a milestone that underscores our commitment to fostering a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem in Nigeria. This year’s theme, ‘Nigeria in the Next Decade, Building a Thriving Entrepreneurial Ecosystem for the Future,’ reflects our focus on shaping the future of entrepreneurship in Nigeria. We look forward to convening key stakeholders to explore critical levers for growth, identify innovative solutions, and drive collective action towards a more vibrant entrepreneurship ecosystem.”
The event will feature guest speakers and panel discussions that have been carefully curated to provide an assessment of Nigeria’s entrepreneurial landscape over the last decade while also identifying critical levers necessary to shape and improve the entrepreneurship ecosystem in the next decade.
Past editions of the Policy Dialogue Series have yielded significant impact, informing policy reforms and initiatives that have supported thousands of Nigerian entrepreneurs. The FATE Institute’s research reports, particularly the State of Entrepreneurship reports, have provided valuable insights that have guided business incubation programs, accelerator initiatives, and regulatory reforms. This 10th edition promises to build on these successes, further cementing the FATE Institute’s position as a leading think tank on entrepreneurship in Nigeria.
Amaka Nwaokolo, Director, The FATE Institute, added “As we mark a decade of impactful policy dialogues, we reaffirm our commitment to empowering Nigerian entrepreneurs. The FATE Institute’s 10th Policy Dialogue Series represents a critical milestone in our journey to create a supportive ecosystem. We believe that by bringing together stakeholders to share insights and shape policy, we can unlock the full potential of Nigerian entrepreneurship, driving growth, job creation, and socio-economic transformation.”This year’s edition of the Policy Dialogue Series is particularly significant, coinciding with a critical juncture in Nigeria’s economic development.
“I commend the great work that The FATE Institute of FATE Foundation is doing to provide data-driven insights and policy recommendations that foster an enabling environment for entrepreneurship in Nigeria. As the President of the Association of Small Business Owners of Nigeria, I believe that initiatives like the Policy Dialogue Series are crucial in addressing the pressing challenges faced by MSMEs, such as access to finance, regulatory hurdles, and infrastructure deficits. I urge policymakers to heed the recommendations emanating from this forum and work towards creating a more supportive ecosystem that empowers Nigerian entrepreneurs to drive innovation, job creation, and economic growth.”Dr. Femi Egbesola, President, Association of Small Business Owners of Nigeria
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The FATE Institute is the research, new thinking, advocacy, and policy division of FATE Foundation that is committed to leading innovative thinking and creating platforms to enable idea exchange and problem-solving strategies to foster sustainable entrepreneurship in Nigeria.
