Report
Theme
Ideas into Actions Believe | Achieve | Inspire
400+ Students | 7 Universities | 6 Partner Organizations
Eshetu Chole Hall Addis Ababa University April 18, 2015
Table of Contents
Business Development Keynote...................................................................... 4 Introduction to AIESEC: Why We Do What We Do.................................. 5 Ethiopia Y2B 2015...................................................................................................... 6 Y2B Agenda.................................................................................................................. 6 Keynote Speeches.................................................................................................... 8 Ethiopian Top Talents Panel Discussion................................................. 9 Workshops................................................................................................................. 10 Task of the Day........................................................................................................ 11 Organizing Committee...................................................................................... 12 Participants............................................................................................................... 14 Appreciation.............................................................................................................. 15 Contacts..................................................................................................................... 16
Business Development Keynote
It is with great pleasure that I am writing these words today, We as AIESEC in Ethiopia are proud to go through the same process that we wanted others to go through- Ideas into Actions: Believe Achieve and Inspire. When we first began our term- MC Gursha Revolution 14/15, the youth to Business forum was just an idea which we all believed in, we put together an organizing committee headed by one of the members of the National support team to help achieve this idea. This idea came to life on the 18th of April, 2015 with the help of our National and workshop partners, Entrepreneurs from the Young Ethiopian Entrepreneurs association and also the delegates from 7 universities in Ethiopia. And ever since this achievement, we have been using this platform to inspire others to achieve greatness. As an individual, I strive to be the best I can be and aim for excellence in all my endeavors, this is a principle embedded in me through my association with the organization; AIESEC. AIESEC was founded in 1948 by a group of students that decided that through imparting the youth and cultural exchange programs we can achieve peace and fulfillment of human kind’s potential. The organization has since long evolved but never forgot the reason on which it was established. AIESEC in Ethiopia was established for this same purpose and has been working achieve our global vision since 2011. AIESEC in Ethiopia provides a platform where students and recent graduates have the opportunity to develop on their soft and hard skills, professional and personal experience through our team member/ team leader programs and our volunteer & professional internship experiences. To achieve this, we provide to organizations/companies a platform for them to CSR implementation plans by supporting them in the planning, implementation and providing volunteers. Also, we provide long and short term HR solutions for companies (paid or unpaid) to support in the day to day achievement of the organization’s vision. Also, we run 3 annual events which are aimed at impacting youths that aren’t directly involved in AIESEC and give them a platform to interact and gain insights from top executives from organizations. These events include: Ethiopia Youth to Business forum, Business Breakfast and Career Fair. We look forward to collaborating with more organizations and interested parties in empowering the youths with the resources and skills they need to achieve excellence in real time. I am honored to have gotten an opportunity to be impacted by AIESEC in Ethiopia and been able to create better experience for others through the business development portfolio. AIESECly yours, Olaide Ogungbesan. National director for Business development and International Internships, AIESEC in Ethiopia 14/15.
Introduction to AIESEC Why We Do What We Do AIESEC is a global platform for young people to explore and develop their potential. We are present in over 126 countries and territories, found in over 2,400 universities and work with over 5000 partner organizations. We are a non-political, independent, not-for-profit organization run by students and recent graduates of institutions of higher education. Since we were founded in 1948, we have engaged and developed over 1,000,000 young people who have been through an AIESEC experience. The impact of our organization can be seen through our alumni who represent business, NGO and world leaders, including one Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, Martti Atisaari of Finland. Our belief is that sustainable, informed and globally-minded leadership can help us solve many of today’s challenges. We provide young people with a global platform where they grow in confidence, gain experience and can perhaps fail but learn fast. They discover what really matters to them while creating a positive social impact. AIESEC in Ethiopia has been offering the young people of Ethiopia the opportunity to participate in international internships, experiential development programs and participate in a global learning environment since 2011. AIESEC in Ethiopia is currently present in Six Universities across Ethiopia and have given over 350 people the opportunity to volunteer within and outside Ethiopia for the purpose of community development and societal impact.
Ethiopia Y2B 2015 Youth to business forum is an initiative powered by AIESEC and has been implemented in different AIESEC entities around the world. This event aims to create a space to express youth opinion on key issues that the world is facing and how young people and businesses can affect the by working together. What makes this space truly unique is the union of thoughts from across section of youth development experts and business leaders with the intention of creating societal changes and leadership in communities. The Ethiopia Youth to Business Forum 2015 created a platform for top representatives of impactful organizations and youths to engage in a unique dialogue on relevant topics. On April 18th 2015, AIESEC in Ethiopia convened over 400 youths from across 7 Universities, 3 recognized entrepreneurs and 6 organizations to the Faculty of Business and Economics; sidist kilo for the Youth to Business forum 2015. Theme: Ideas into actions: Believe, Achieve and Inspire Agenda for the day:
10:00-10:10 Opening Address and Partners introduction 10:10-10:25 AIESEC: Why we do what we do 10:30-10:45 Speech by Elite Partner 10:45-11:00 Special Guest Speech 11:00-12:00 Talk show with Ethiopian top Talents 12:10-01:10 First phase of workshops 01:10-02:10 Lunch 02:20-02:35 Speech by Elite Partner 02:35-03:35 Second phase of workshops 03:45-04:30 Task of the Day 04:45-05:15 General Q&A
Keynote Speeches The opening address and partners’ introduction was given by the national business development director, appreciating everyone for their presence and imploring everyone to give their attention to the process of the day. She introduced the agenda and also the organizations present. These include: ACCA , British Council, Deliotte, Fredskorpset, Kaymu and the Entrepreneurship development center. She also introduced the Event moderator of the day Saba Kahsay, Country Director for TKM MAESTRO Technology. The President of AIESEC in Ethiopia 14/15, Edna Kavi gave an introductory speech about AIESEC and why we do what we do One of the elite partners of the event, ACCA Ethiopia was proud to be represented at the event. A speech was given by the head of ACCA; Ato Netsanet Tsegaw about why youths need to be more entrepreneurial and how they need to empower themselves with more skills, tools and resources needed for them to be the best they can be. The special guest of honor, Mr Janvier K. Wussinu was called on by the event moderator to give his speech, our special guest is the Deputy Country director for UNDP in Ethiopia and director of operations, RSCA, He is a strong alumnus of the organization as he was the former president for AIESEC in Togo 1999-2000. His speech was on the significance of an entrepreneurial mind.
Ms. Saba Kahsay, Country Director for TKM MAESTRO technology
Ms. Edna Kavi, President AIESEC in Ethiopia 14/15
Ato Netsanet Tsegaw Head ACCA
Mr Janvier K. Wussinu Deputy Country Director UNDP
Ethiopian Top Talents Panel Discussion The event moderator called upon the individuals that were going to be members of the Panel discussion. These included Mrs Azeb Asseffa and Miss Mihret Debru from the Young Ethiopian Entrepreneurs Association, Mr Netsanet Tsegaw from ACCA and Mr Esayas Tefera from British Council. The topic of discussion was based on the challenges and rewards of starting your own business. Each individual talked about how they started an initiative or the other, the challenges and problems they faced and how they have succeeded in their respected fields.
Mr Netsanet Tsegaw
Mrs Azeb Asseffa
Mr Esayas Tefera
Miss Mihret Debru
Workshops The first phase of workshops included Fredskorpset Ethiopia which was represented by Mr Akena Samuel, Mr Adamba Micheal, Miss Cherotin Diana and Miss Ayaa Sally from Uganda, Deliotte Ethiopia which was represented by Miss Bytania Ephrem, Mr Tewodros Sisay and Miss Diana Yilma and lastly British Council Ethiopia which was represented by Mr Nebiyu Yohannes- Exams Manager, Mr Abayneh Haile & Mr Adnew Mesfin- Program managers and Miss Haset Tame – Customer service officer.
The second round of workshops followed immediately after lunch. The workshops were conducted by: ACCA Ethiopia which was represented by Mr Yosef Fantu- Business Development Manager and Mr Netsanet Tsegaw – Head of ACCA Ethiopia, Kaymu Ethiopia represented by Miss Bezawit Ayalew and the Entrepreneurship Development Centre- UNDP which was represented by Mr Yonatan Yilma and Mr Mukemil Bedru.
Task of the Day The task of the day which was a time for delegates to brainstorm and work together, this platform was facilitated by the Elite partners ACCA and British Council. The delegates were divided into 13 groups where each group was expected to build a structure based on the resources provided them, this was aimed at testing their team player skills, ability to come up with the best results in spite of little resources provided, persuasion and negotiation skills. All the teams were given 30minutes to come up with their structure which would then be judged by a set of criteria put in place by both organizations. The panel of judges also included the entrepreneurs, representative of Deloitte, ACCA and British Council. The winning team was chosen, recognized and rewarded accordingly; the 2nd and 3rd runners up were also recognized and rewarded for their efforts.
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Organizing Committee
Haben Mehari Event Manager
Abel Fetene Head Finance & Operations
Edom Tsegaye Head of Sales
Birukab Asfaw Head Delegate Servicing
Cherinet Yefru Head Logistics Yonatan Lesanework Head Information Management
Participants Participating Universities 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7)
Addis Ababa Science and Technology University Addis Ababa University, Faculty of Business and Economics Addis Ababa University Main Campus Addis Ababa Institute of Technology Addis Ababa University, School of Commerce ADMAS University Ethiopian Institute of Architecture Building Construction and City Development (EIABC) 8) Saint Mary University 9) Unity University
Partner Organizations
Appreciation Mr. Janvier K. Wussinu DCD- Operations’ UNDP Mr. Eyob Tesfaye UNDP Mr. Netsanet Tsegaw Head - ACCA Ethiopia Mr. Nebiyu Yohannes Examination Manager British Council Mr. Agus Prianto Head of International Relations & Communications Office EiABC Dr. Beatrice Delpouve Managing Director EiABC Dipl. Ing. Joachim Dieter Scientific Director EiABC
Contact Us Olaide K. Ogungbesan National Business Development and International Internships Director 14/15 (+251) 0946751379 olaide.ogungbesan@aiesec.net AIESEC in Ethiopia www.aiesec.org
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