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Africa’s Silicon Valleys the way out of poverty

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Unemployment is undeniably one of the greatest challenges Africa faces and is generally a problem in emerging economies. Experts have argued that youth unemployment and underemployment are among the main…

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August 17, 2018
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Skills development is crucial for Uganda’s economic growth

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At the presentation of Uganda’s 32.7 trillion Budget last month on the theme: ‘Industrialisation for job creation and shared prosperity’, Finance minister Matia Kasaija highlighted how government had set aside…

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July 4, 2018
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University of Rwanda, US Organisation Partner to Promote Entrepreneurship Among Students

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Wadhwani Foundation, a US-based non-governmental organisation, has partnered with University of Rwanda to promote entrepreneurship and support the skills ecosystem in Rwanda, a statement from the two institutions indicates. Through…

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March 7, 2018
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Choosing few at varsities to become job creators – Dr. Ajay Kela’s exclusive with Business Daily – Africa

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American tycoon Romesh Wadhwani who founded giant Symphony Technology Group has launched a search for a new crop of entrepreneurs who can create the much needed jobs in Kenya. Through…

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February 20, 2018
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Unemployment needs a multi-dimensional approach – Dr. Ajay Kela’s Exclusive with Daily Monitor

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In order to fully tackle the unemployment problem, experts have called for a multi-dimensional approach which involves both skilling and promoting entrepreneurship. According to census report Uganda’s population between the…

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February 20, 2018
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Wadhwani Foundation launches Global Network for Entrepreneurs

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The network aims to support different stages of entrepreneurship from early growth to growth stage entrepreneurs to SMEs and intends to provide customised offerings for various levels of the entrepreneurial…

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December 1, 2017
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Placing children in adult company can be a rewarding experience – Dr. Ajay Kela’s article in Forbes India

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Interactions with grown-ups will not only provide valuable learning opportunities but also give them friends/mentors for life Being comfortable with, and even enjoying adult company, is a critical life skill…

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July 12, 2017
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Why nations and its citizens should make online self-learning the #1 priority – Forbes India features article by Dr. Ajay Kela

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Disruption is inevitable. What can you and your government do to minimize the impact of disruption? The narrative around technology taking away jobs has existed throughout history and it is…

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June 13, 2017
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Dr. Ajay Kela, President and CEO, WF speaks to ‘Directorial’ on philanthropy and CSR.

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Dr Ajay Kela is the President and CEO of the $250mln Wadhwani Foundation, founded by well-known Silicon Valley entrepreneur and philanthropist Dr Romesh Wadhwani.  Under his leadership, the Foundation has…

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June 6, 2016
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Dr. Ajay Kela, President & CEO, WF talks to Samyukta Karnataka on global skilling solutions

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Cloud, open source, video and mobile technologies emerging as an answer to the global skills gap. With industry needs becoming increasingly dynamic and job competencies globalized, better focus is required…

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May 24, 2016
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Dr. Romesh Wadhwani interacts exclusively with Economic Times

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The Wadhwani Foundation plans to create infrastructure for startups to receive mentorship, ideas and support in a move aimed at high-impact, large-scale initiatives focused on job creation. It will work…

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December 27, 2015
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Romesh Wadhwani featured in Hindustan Times as one of the top funders in research

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Indian philanthropists changing global research landscape In July this year, Russian billionaire Yuri Milner and physicist Stephen Hawking announced a 10-year $100 million initiative – Breakthrough Listen – to help…

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August 11, 2015
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Dr. Ajay Kela’s article featured in ‘The Economic Times’ on Global Skills Gap

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Cloud-Mobile Blend Can Be an Answer to Global Skills Gap There is a deep fracture in the global talent supply chain. In 2013, countries from the US to Canada, Australia…

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July 17, 2015
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Dr. Romesh Wadhwani announces commitment to Wadhwani Foundation of upto $1 billion

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Says Entrepreneurship and skilling are the two magic keys to India’s economic and job growth Finds the long-standing mission of the Wadhwani Foundation to be fully aligned with the focus…

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July 16, 2015
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Dr. Ajay Kela quoted extensively in media on ‘World Youth Skills Day’

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Quote from Dr. Ajay Kela, President and CEO, Wadhwani Foundations “In India, and globally, there is an enormous gap between the skills needed by the industry and what academia is…

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July 15, 2015
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  • Who We Are
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    • Founder and Chairman
    • President and CEO
    • Foundational Values
    • Winning Values
  • Entrepreneur
  • Opportunity
  • Get Involved
    • Wadhwani Africa Youth Virtual Entrepreneurship Summit
    • Social Media
    • Media
      • Press Coverage
      • Media Release
    • Gallery
    • Blog
    • Contact
    • Careers
  • Countries
    • –
      • Bangladesh
      • Brazil
      • Chile
      • Columbia
      • Ethiopia
    • –
      • Egypt
      • Ghana
      • India
      • Indonesia
      • Kenya
    • –
      • Mexico
      • Malaysia
      • Namibia
      • Nigeria
      • Peru
    • –
      • Phillipines
      • Rwanda
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      • Uganda
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