Facebook Supports Small And Medium-size African Businesses
Facebook is offering African businesses business support programs, available virtually from June 23, 2020. They will include 90-minute instructor-led live webinar sessions, with presentations, demonstrations, lectures and discussions virtual
THESE SPECIALLY DESIGNED PROGRAMS WILL PROVIDE ESSENTIAL SUPPORT AND ADVICE TO SMES SEEKING TO ESTABLISH AND DEVELOP THEIR BUSINESSES
Facebook’s economic impact programs include Boost With Facebook, currently implemented in 11 African countries and targeting more than 41,000 small businesses; SheMeansBusiness available in Nigeria, South Africa and Senegal which reaches 7,500 participants, Digify Pro offered in Nigeria, Kenya and South Africa which has 230 participants and the Aspiring Entrepreneurs program which has 360 participants in Nigeria.
These programs, available virtually from June 23, 2020, will include 90-minute instructor-led live webinar sessions, with presentations, demonstrations, lectures and virtual discussions.
As part of this program, Facebook / Instagram Live sessions will also be held, which will highlight business leaders, entrepreneurs and start-ups who will give seminars and conferences on various subjects, the trainers also offering “hours”. desktop “to answer questions from attendees.
Phil Oduor, Program Manager for Economic Impact and Digital Literacy at Facebook said: “We know that businesses across the continent, especially small businesses, face unexpected challenges. These specially designed programs will provide essential support and advice for SMEs looking to establish and develop their businesses “
Charles Rapulu Udoh
Charles Rapulu Udoh is a Lagos-based lawyer who has advised startups across Africa on issues such as startup funding (Venture Capital, Debt financing, private equity, angel investing etc), taxation, strategies, etc. He also has special focus on the protection of business or brands’ intellectual property rights ( such as trademark, patent or design) across Africa and other foreign jurisdictions.
He is well versed on issues of ESG (sustainability), media and entertainment law, corporate finance and governance.
He is also an award-winning writer.