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- Trust vs. Structure: How Mobile Money and Banks Shape Kenya’s SME Finance Gap
In Kenya, people trust mobile money services like M-Pesa more than traditional banks. This is mainly because mobile money is easy to use, widely available, and fits naturally into everyday life. Even though banks offer more formal protections, many people still prefer mobile money. This shows that there are deeper problems in the financial system that need to be solved to help the economy grow and become more inclusive. Abstract Mobile money platforms like M‑Pesa have become… Read more: Trust vs. Structure: How Mobile Money and Banks Shape Kenya’s SME Finance Gap - How Women For Positive Actions Liberia is Reducing Gender-Based Violence Through Economic Empowerment
Liberia continues to face deep and overlapping gendered inequalities that undermine the safety, economic stability, and long-term well-being of women and girls. Nearly two decades after the civil conflict, women remain disproportionately affected by poverty: over 70% of women work in the informal sector, earning low and unstable income; less than 20% have access to formal financial services and bank accounts. Rural women, young women, and women with disabilities face even sharper constraints—including limited education, lack of marketable skills, discriminatory norms,… Read more: How Women For Positive Actions Liberia is Reducing Gender-Based Violence Through Economic Empowerment
What we do
Environmental Awareness: AAE publishes information that will benefit the African society and this comes in the form of articles, news and volunteer reports.
Each year, a team of AAE volunteers write articles and reports on trends, challenges, and opportunities relevant to African entrepreneurs
Assisted Connections: AAE-assisted search for specific services from selected volunteers and mentors within the AAE Network. AAE facilitates connections through projects and custom searches and may assist in the initial interactions and in the design of clear mission and task profiles.
International Youth Innovation Cooperation: 3-month youth internship of international students from all disciplines. Strategy Week: a week-long online collaboration where researchers and entrepreneurs use business research for strategic planning and sustainability.