Weekly Wrap-Up: June 2-6
In light of the recent events in Turkey and the censorship in Jordan, we're taking a look this week at the role of government in supporting entrepreneurs. How much involvement is too much? One intersting tale is that of the startup scene in Ethiopia, which has been both stymied and boosted by a controlling government. Should the government's responsibility in boosting an entrepreneurial culture be limited? Share your thoughts.
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5 things the Ethiopian government could do to boost entrepreneurship
Mobile and internet penetration in Ethiopia are quite low, yet the government is spending $250 million on Ethio ICT, a technology park. What are the challenges the country faces as it takes on cultivating a healthy startup ecosystem? Find out in this post.
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Movement builds in Jordan to reverse media censorship
Three days ago, the Jordanian government a to block around 300 websites. Find out what's scariest about the law when it comes to startups, and what leaders in the Jordanian media scene have to say about it.
Why education reform won't success without a cultural revolution
Is education alone all what is needed to efficiently steer the region's intellectual uprising? Find out what Wamda contributor Oubai ElKerdi has to say on what it takes to succeed in reforming our education system.
4 reasons sustainability should matter to your startup
What is sustainability, and how could it help your startup? Over 4,000 organizations worldwide are already reporting their sustainability performance. Find out why it should matter to you in this post by 3BL Associates co-founder Leena Al Olaimy.
Why the Arab world needs an education system that creates entrepreneurs [Report]
When it comes to finding jobs, the region's youth might agree that there's a general lack of job opportunities and skills trainings. Find out what other problems affect youth employment in the region in this report by the Citi Foundation and Injaz Al-Arab.
Can Jordanian flash sales site Harir crack the Saudi market?
New flash sales site Harir is experimenting with a mix of brand name designers and local Jordanian talent. Now, they plan to expand into Saudi before hitting Dubai. Can they scale successfully? Read the article and let us know what you think.
10 ways to improve your performance at work
If you feel like you could bump up your efficiency at work, this post is for you. How do you avoid distractions, burn-out, and leave space for innovation? Find out in this post.
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