• Championing Integrity - Em Ekong on the Future of African Entrepreneurship

  • Oct 10 2024
  • Length: 29 mins
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Championing Integrity - Em Ekong on the Future of African Entrepreneurship

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  • Business Integrity Innovations is brought to you by the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) and the Compliance Podcast Network (CPN). This podcast is inspired by Ethics 1st - a multi-stakeholder initiative led by CIPE, that is creating pathways for accountable and sustainable investment in Africa. Companies can standardize their business practices, develop sound corporate governance systems, and demonstrate their commitment to compliance and business ethics using Ethics 1st. In this episode of the Ethics First podcast, hosts Tom Fox and Lola welcome Em Ekong who discusses her extensive experience in entrepreneurship with a focus on supporting minority communities and women's entrepreneurship in the UK and Africa. Emma shares insights from her work with the Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs (ANDE), emphasizing the importance of collaboration and partnerships to nurture entrepreneurial ecosystems. She highlights the role of ANDE in helping small businesses in the Global South access finance, markets, and development support, particularly through overcoming systemic challenges like corruption. Em shares her vision of a future where African businesses maintain standards that attract global investment, advocating for consistent messaging, collaboration, and championing ethics. Key highlights include her work on ethics initiatives with the Center of International Private Enterprise (CIPE) and successful convenings that provide platforms for honest dialogues about challenges. Lastly, the episode underscores the long-term effort required to change entrenched systems and the importance of maintaining momentum in pursuit of transparency and ethical practices. Key Highlights · Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs (ANDE) Overview · Challenges and Success Stories in African Entrepreneurship · Addressing Corruption and Standards in African Business Resources Em Ekong on Linkedin Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs (ANDE)
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