In Her Hands - Shaping the Future of Manufacturing in Africa: A Womans Story

Based on the real-world experiences of Demi Semande, award-winning entrepreneur, this book provides a toolkit for aspirational and savvy African entrepreneurs and insights for responsible investors to seize the opportunity, and to help transform the African economy for the benefit of Africa.

List of contents

1 Finding Your Ground; 2 Creativity: Sofa So Good/Embrace Your Mistakes; 3 Nigerian Industry and Creativity: My Mother’s Home Emporium vs. the Lee Group; 4 Real Recognises Real; 5 Simplicity; 6 Communication and Storytelling; 7 Lessons Learned: Relocating from London to Africa; 8 Why Africa? The K Word: Kanju; 9 Buying African; 10 Our Africa: The Coming Industrial Revolution 4.0; 11 Cheetahs, Titans, and Movers and Shakers; 12 ‘Majeurs’ Lessons; 13 The Academy and Looking Forward; 14 What Are We Waiting For? A Challenge for Challenging Times

About the author

Demi Samande, a visionary entrepreneur and podcaster, blends technology with traditional craftsmanship in Africa's manufacturing sector. Her passion is emphasising ecofriendly, scalable solutions and empowering artisans across Africa.

Summary

Based on the real-world experiences of Demi Semande, award-winning entrepreneur, this book provides a toolkit for aspirational and savvy African entrepreneurs and insights for responsible investors to seize the opportunity, and to help transform the African economy for the benefit of Africa.

Product details

• Authors: Demi Samande
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 10.12.2024
• EAN: 9781032592831
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3259283-1
• No. of pages: 200
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Natural sciences (general); Non-fiction book > Politics, society, business > Politics; Business & Economics / Investments & Securities / General, Small businesses & self-employed, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Development / General, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Small Business, Africa, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Development / Economic Development, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Industries / Manufacturing, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Developing & Emerging Countries, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Distribution, Small businesses and self-employment, Development Studies, Development economics & emerging economies, Investment & securities, Manufacturing industries, Investment and securities, Development economics and emerging economies, Retail and wholesale industries, Distributive industries, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Freelance & Self-Employment