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TalkShop Africa™

Context and Goal

 

TalkShop Africa™ was launched in 2013 and financed by crowd-funding. The initiative for African start-ups supported ambitious young people in Tanzania who wanted to improve their communication skills and build small businesses. Leah , based in Daressalam, wanted to work as a journalist. For this, she needed to improve her English skills. Erick, at that time a business student, ran an internet café in Kilosa. His plan was to support rural youth in improving their living standards. Rehema, a rice seller, was about to open a copyshop and needed to improve her English writing skills. Amani planned to further develop his translation and English coaching services for Africans. TalkShop Africa was designed to provide educational support.

 

The Method

 

TalkShop Africa™ participants received online coaching and learning nuggets to improve their English skills, cross-cultural communication skills, and practical business know-how they needed to implement their future business plans. At the same time, they became part of a broad network of practitioners - a facilitated community of practice of young entrepreneurs - where they could exchange their ideas and experiences and gain new insights. The 2CG® coaching method was used to empower the young Africans.

 

For further information, please contact Christina Merl.

TalkShop Africa™

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