WHO WE ARE
Insight. Knowledge. Experience.
AfRise is the pan-African collaborative network for enterprise developers, innovators, enablers and advocates. It is a cross-sector driven platform, which aims to build an ecosystem of support for inclusive and sustainable enterprise development in Africa. Our goal is to unlock the vast potential of African enterprise and innovation to mobilise effective responses to the continent's most pressing needs and challenges. We strive to address issues with the greatest impact on people’s lives by defining and advocating solutions, practices, policies or reforms that build sustainable communities, and create growth that fosters shared development and prosperity for the good of all.
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WHAT WE DO
Changing lives. Improving communities.
AfRise promotes actionable solutions focused on understanding context rather than overthinking concepts. Our methodology and frameworks enable people and organisations across sectors to thrive and actualise projects in Africa's unique operating environments and cultural landscapes. We provide insights and tools that help you make choices and decisions to plan for change, create shared value, and scale impact.
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Our platform seeks to bring together expertise and resources to articulate actionable solutions and innovations that foster capacity to build resilience, strengthen competitiveness, mitigate risks, embed adaptability, and drive social impact. At the core of our efforts is the belief that Africa's opportunities for growth far outweigh the challenges. Thus, we desire to drive real change by cultivating long-term thinking into the workings of people and organisations, to engender sustainable practices that prioritise commitment towards achieving the UN SDGs and AU-Agenda 2063.
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Africa offers myriad prospects for enterprise activity. Whatever the stage or type of your project, the AfRise Network will provide you with tailored support and resources using our uniquely developed methodology.
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Due Diligence (opportunities, threats, risks)
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Market Mapping (research, intelligence, entry)
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Business Development (matching, events, visits)
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Trade & Investment (promotion, access, facilitation)
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Policy & Regulatory Alignment (assessment, audit, compliance)
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Strategic Engagement & Outreach (points-of-contact, stakeholder mapping/ verification)
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Local Knowledge & Situation Awareness (analysis, advocacy, indigenisation)