2019 has been an exciting year for Cyril Ramaphosa Foundation partner entity, Black Umbrellas.
Black Umbrellas was nominated for this year’s InBIA (International Business Innovation Association) awards and competed with international thought leaders and were awarded the prestigious Dinah Adkins Incubator of the Year award. Additionally, Black Umbrellas also took home the Entrepreneurial Center Award for specialty programs at the ceremony hosted in Minneapolis.
Inclusive development requires more than good intentions. It demands coordinated action, shared accountability, and partnerships that bring together diverse strengths. In South Africa, socioeconomic challenges are interconnected, spanning education, youth...
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