Microsoft 4Afrika
Microsoft 4Afrika is a market development engine in Africa started by Microsoft to create technology for the world by using talent of Africans.[1] Microsoft 4Afrika invests in World-class skills, Access and Innovation. [2][3] It was launched in February 2013.[4] Microsoft launched 4Afrika Initiative in Rwanda on 3 April 2013.[5]
This project of 75 million USD aims to increase internet accessibility via smart devices, educate the African web developers and promote new Africentric technologies.[6] Since 2013, 4Afrika is investing on the entrepreneurs, youth, small businesses,[7] governments and markets. Microsoft partnered with Kenya's Ministry of Information and Communication and Indigo Telecom to reach underserved communities via solar-powered base stations.[2] University of the People has a partnership with Microsoft 4Afrika to offer scholarships to study towards an associate’s degree in University.[8] 4Afrika helps developers create and monetise their applications, and gain experience working with senior software developers in a number of programmes. It provides internships for the youth and education youth.[9][10][11][12] Microsoft 4Afrika with Wollo University and Tulane University – Center for Global Health Equity (CGHE) launched AppFactory Academy in Ethiopia for Wollo University IT graduates, and related computing discipline graduates.[13]
Microsoft 4Afrika camps in the following African countries:[4]
Microsoft 4Afrika signed partnership with Tony Elumelu Foundation to provide tools, resources and mentorship to entrepreneurs enrolled in entrepreneurship programme of foundation.[14]
References
- ↑ "Why Have We Launched The 4Afrika Initiative: Interview with Fernando de Sousa, General Manager of Microsoft Africa Initiatives | Silicon Africa". siliconafrica.com. Archived from the original on 2016-09-13. Retrieved 2017-11-02.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Microsoft 4Afrika initiative - Devex Impact | Devex". www.devex.com. Retrieved 2017-11-02.
- ↑ "Skills, Innovation and Access: Microsoft 4Afrika". Channel 9. Archived from the original on 2020-07-20. Retrieved 2017-11-02.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 (in en-US) Microsoft 4Afrika Initiative. 2013-05-13. http://caglobalint.com/recruitmentafrica/blog/2013/05/13/microsoft-4afrika-initiative/. Retrieved 2017-11-02.
- ↑ LAUNCH OF MICROSOFT4AFRIKA INITIATIVE IN RWANDA. http://www.rdb.rw/media-centre/press-releases/launch-of-microsoft4afrika-initiative-in-rwanda.html. Retrieved 2017-11-02.
- ↑ Knutsen, Elise (in en). Microsoft's 4Afrika Initiative is Good Business. https://www.forbes.com/sites/eliseknutsen/2013/02/06/microsofts-4afrika-initiative-is-good-business/#480f6011143b. Retrieved 2017-11-02.
- ↑ (in en-US) Microsoft 4Afrika's online hub for SMEs launches in Kenya – Ventureburn. 2015-04-02. http://ventureburn.com/2015/04/latest-microsoft-4afrikas-online-sme-hub-launches-kenya/. Retrieved 2017-11-02.
- ↑ (in en-US) UoPeople & Microsoft 4Afrika - UoPeople. https://www.uopeople.edu/tuition-free/our-scholarships/uopeople-microsoft-4afrika/. Retrieved 2017-11-02.
- ↑ "Microsoft - 4Afrika". Microsoft - 4Afrika. Retrieved 2017-11-02.
- ↑ "The Microsoft 4Afrika Internship Program - HeySuccess". www.heysuccess.com. Retrieved 2017-11-02.
- ↑ "Microsoft 4Afrika Internship Program – Applications now open for June 2016 Intake! | AfricaTalentbank.com". africatalentbank.com. Retrieved 2017-11-02.
- ↑ (in en-US) Microsoft 4Afrika Paid Internships for Young African Graduates 2018. 2017-09-19. http://www.afterschoolafrica.com/17124/microsoft-interns-4afrika/. Retrieved 2017-11-02.
- ↑ (in en-US) Microsoft 4Afrika launches an AppFactory Academy in Ethiopia. - TechMoran. 2017-05-29. https://techmoran.com/microsoft-4afrika-launches-appfactory-academy-ethiopia/. Retrieved 2017-11-02.
- ↑ (in en-GB) Microsoft 4Afrika Partners Tony Elumelu Foundation - The Spirited Hub. 2017-09-12. http://thespiritedhub.com/microsoft-4afrika-partners-elumelu-fdn/. Retrieved 2017-11-02.