Congratulations to Mukemil Bedru, Founder and Managing Partner at the Elegance Group, and Solomon Damtew, Director of the Payment and Settlement Systems Directorate at the National Bank of Ethiopia, on their selection for the International Visitor Leadership Program
#IVLP “Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development,” sponsored by the U.S. Department of State.
In the U.S., they will explore the economic, political, and social drivers that shape entrepreneurship in the United States; examine how small businesses contribute to local and global economies; and engage with the networks that support business growth, including public-private partnerships, universities, and community organizations. The program also looks at trends in financing, management, operations, and marketing. By strengthening entrepreneurship ecosystems and fostering innovation, the exchange supports safer economic systems, stronger institutions, and more prosperous communities.
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