Economic Development
Example of Southern African Fellow working in the Economic Development sector
Vivienne Zwennis Schultz
Project: E Hubs Africa (A2B movement, Amajobjob, E Hubs Africa)
Vivienne’s company, Biz Africa, empowers entrepreneurs with the uses a three-part approach. First, Biz Africa identifies potential entrepreneurs and encourages them to develop their ideas. Then, these individuals participate in E-Hub, a nurturing, resource-rich environment that provides work space and administrative services.
E-Hubs are supported by business partners who become incubators for aspiring entrepreneurs. Additionally, these relationships help create new markets and tackle the challenges faced by entrepreneurs. Vivienne realizes that she is working with a continent-wide problem and in order to tackle it she must create business networks for struggling entrepreneurs throughout Africa. In order to support her expansion plan, Vivienne has partnered with academic institutions and a continent-wide company. She is currently writing a book about how to use experiential or hands-on learning, to foster economic development.
