Ideas into ActionsBelieve | Achieve | Inspire

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400+ Students 7 Universities 6 PartnersApril 18, 2015

400+ Students | 7 Universities | 6 Partner Organizations

Eshetu Chole Hall Addis Ababa University

April 18, 2015

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Business Development Keynote...................................................................... 4Introduction to AIESEC: Why We Do What We Do.................................. 5Ethiopia Y2B 2015...................................................................................................... 6Y2B Agenda.................................................................................................................. 6Keynote Speeches.................................................................................................... 8Ethiopian Top Talents Panel Discussion................................................. 9Workshops................................................................................................................. 10Task of the Day........................................................................................................ 11Organizing Committee...................................................................................... 12Participants............................................................................................................... 14Appreciation.............................................................................................................. 15Contacts..................................................................................................................... 16

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It is with great pleasure that I am writing these words today, We as AIESEC in Ethiopia are proud to go through the same process that we wanted others to go through- Ideas into Actions: Believe Achieve and Inspire. When we first began our term- MC Gursha Revolution 14/15, the youth to Business forum was just an idea which we all believed in, we put together an organizing committee headed by one of the members of the National support team to help achieve this idea. This idea came to life on the 18th of April, 2015 with the help of our National and workshop partners, Entrepreneurs from the Young Ethiopian Entrepreneurs association and also the delegates from 7 universities in Ethiopia. And ever since this achievement, we have been using this platform to inspire others to achieve greatness.As an individual, I strive to be the best I can be and aim for excellence in all my endeavors, this is a principle embedded in me through my association with the organization; AIESEC. AIESEC was founded in 1948 by a group of students that decided that through imparting the youth and cultural exchange programs we can achieve peace and fulfillment of human kind’s potential. The organization has since long evolved but never forgot the reason on which it was established. AIESEC in Ethiopia was established for this same purpose and has been working achieve our global vision since 2011. AIESEC in Ethiopia provides a platform where students and recent graduates have the opportunity to develop on their soft and hard skills, professional and personal experience through our team member/ team leader programs and our volunteer & professional internship experiences. To achieve this, we provide to organizations/companies a platform for them to CSR implementation plans by supporting them in the planning, implementation and providing volunteers. Also, we provide long and short term HR solutions for companies (paid or unpaid) to support in the day to day achievement of the organization’s vision.Also, we run 3 annual events which are aimed at impacting youths that aren’t directly involved in AIESEC and give them a platform to interact and gain insights from top executives from organizations. These events include: Ethiopia Youth to Business forum, Business Breakfast and Career Fair.We look forward to collaborating with more organizations and interested parties in empowering the youths with the resources and skills they need to achieve excellence in real time. I am honored to have gotten an opportunity to be impacted by AIESEC in Ethiopia and been able to create better experience for others through the business development portfolio.

AIESECly yours,Olaide Ogungbesan.National director for Business development and International Internships, AIESEC in Ethiopia 14/15.

Business Development Keynote

Why We Do What We Do

AIESEC is a global platform for young people to explore and develop their potential. We are present in over 126 countries and territories, found in over 2,400 universities and work with over 5000 partner organizations. We are a non-political, independent, not-for-profit organization run by students and recent graduates of institutions of higher education. Since we were founded in 1948, we have engaged and developed over 1,000,000 young people who have been through an AIESEC experience. The impact of our organization can be seen through our alumni who represent business, NGO and world leaders, including one Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, Martti Atisaari of Finland.Our belief is that sustainable, informed and globally-minded leadership can help us solve many of today’s challenges. We provide young people with a global platform where they grow in confidence, gain experience and can perhaps fail but learn fast. They discover what really matters to them while creating a positive social impact.AIESEC in Ethiopia has been offering the young people of Ethiopia the opportunity to participate in international internships, experiential development programs and participate in a global learning environment since 2011. AIESEC in Ethiopia is currently present in Six Universities across Ethiopia and have given over 350 people the opportunity to volunteer within and outside Ethiopia for the purpose of community development and societal impact.

Introduction to AIESEC

Youth to business forum is an initiative powered by AIESEC and has been implemented in different AIESEC entities around the world. This event aims to create a space to express youth opinion on key issues that the world is facing and how young people and businesses can affect the by working together. What makes this space truly unique is the union of thoughts from across section of youth development experts and business leaders with the intention of creating societal changes and leadership in communities.

The Ethiopia Youth to Business Forum 2015 created a platform for top representatives of impactful organizations and youths to engage in a unique dialogue on relevant topics. On April 18th 2015, AIESEC in Ethiopia convened over 400 youths from across 7 Universities, 3 recognized entrepreneurs and 6 organizations to the Faculty of Business and Economics; sidist kilo for the Youth to Business forum 2015.

Theme: Ideas into actions: Believe, Achieve and Inspire

Agenda for the day:10:00-10:10 Opening Address and Partners introduction10:10-10:25 AIESEC: Why we do what we do10:30-10:45 Speech by Elite Partner10:45-11:00 Special Guest Speech11:00-12:00 Talk show with Ethiopian top Talents12:10-01:10 First phase of workshops01:10-02:10 Lunch 02:20-02:35 Speech by Elite Partner02:35-03:35 Second phase of workshops03:45-04:30 Task of the Day04:45-05:15 General Q&A

Ethiopia Y2B 2015

The opening address and partners’ introduction was given by the national business develop-ment director, appreciating everyone for their presence and imploring everyone to give their attention to the process of the day. She introduced the agenda and also the organizations pres-ent. These include: ACCA , British Council, Deliotte, Fredskorpset, Kaymu and the Entrepre-neurship development center. She also introduced the Event moderator of the daySaba Kahsay, Country Director for TKM MAESTRO Technology.

The President of AIESEC in Ethiopia 14/15, Edna Kavi gave an introductory speech about AIESEC and why we do what we do

One of the elite partners of the event, ACCA Ethiopia was proud to be represented at the event. A speech was given by the head of ACCA; Ato Netsanet Tsegaw about why youths need to be more entrepreneurial and how they need to empower themselves with more skills, tools and resources needed for them to be the best they can be.

The special guest of honor, Mr Janvier K. Wussinu was called on by the event moderator to give his speech, our special guest is the Deputy Country director for UNDP in Ethiopia and director of operations, RSCA, He is a strong alumnus of the organization as he was the former president for AIESEC in Togo 1999-2000. His speech was on the significance of an entrepre-neurial mind.

Ms. Saba Kahsay, Country Director for TKM

MAESTRO technology

Ms. Edna Kavi, President

AIESEC in Ethiopia 14/15

Ato Netsanet Tsegaw Head

ACCA

Mr Janvier K. WussinuDeputy Country Director

UNDP

Keynote Speeches

The event moderator called upon the individuals that were going to be members of the Panel discussion. These included Mrs Azeb Asseffa and Miss Mihret Debru from the Young Ethi-opian Entrepreneurs Association, Mr Netsanet Tsegaw from ACCA and Mr Esayas Tefera from British Council. The topic of discussion was based on the challenges and rewards of start-ing your own business. Each individual talked about how they started an initiative or the other, the challenges and problems they faced and how they have succeeded in their respected fields.

Ethiopian Top Talents Panel Discussion

Mrs Azeb Asseffa

Miss Mihret Debru

Mr Netsanet Tsegaw

Mr Esayas Tefera

The first phase of workshops included Fredskorpset Ethiopia which was represented by Mr Akena Samuel, Mr Adamba Micheal, Miss Cherotin Diana and Miss Ayaa Sally from Ugan-da, Deliotte Ethiopia which was represented by Miss Bytania Ephrem, Mr Tewodros Sisay and Miss Diana Yilma and lastly British Council Ethiopia which was represented by Mr Nebiyu Yohannes- Exams Manager, Mr Abayneh Haile & Mr Adnew Mesfin- Program man-agers and Miss Haset Tame – Customer service officer.

The second round of workshops followed immediately after lunch. The workshops were con-ducted by: ACCA Ethiopia which was represented by Mr Yosef Fantu- Business Development Manager and Mr Netsanet Tsegaw – Head of ACCA Ethiopia, Kaymu Ethiopia represented by Miss Bezawit Ayalew and the Entrepreneurship Development Centre- UNDP which was represented by Mr Yonatan Yilma and Mr Mukemil Bedru.

Workshops

The task of the day which was a time for delegates to brainstorm and work together, this plat-form was facilitated by the Elite partners ACCA and British Council. The delegates were di-vided into 13 groups where each group was expected to build a structure based on the resourc-es provided them, this was aimed at testing their team player skills, ability to come up with the best results in spite of little resources provided, persuasion and negotiation skills. All the teams were given 30minutes to come up with their structure which would then be judged by a set of criteria put in place by both organizations. The panel of judges also included the entrepre-neurs, representative of Deloitte, ACCA and British Council. The winning team was chosen, recognized and rewarded accordingly; the 2nd and 3rd runners up were also recognized and rewarded for their efforts.

Task of the Day

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Organizing Committee

Haben MehariEvent Manager

AbelFeteneHead Finance & Operations

EdomTsegayeHead of Sales

BirukabAsfawHead Delegate Servicing

CherinetYefruHead Logistics

YonatanLesaneworkHeadInformationManagement

Participating Universities1) Addis Ababa Science and Technology University 2) Addis Ababa University, Faculty of Business and Economics3) Addis Ababa University Main Campus4) Addis Ababa Institute of Technology5) Addis Ababa University, School of Commerce6) ADMAS University7) Ethiopian Institute of Architecture Building Construction and City

Development (EIABC)8) Saint Mary University9) Unity University

Partner Organizations

Participants

Appreciation

Mr. Janvier K. WussinuDCD- Operations’ UNDP

Mr. Eyob TesfayeUNDP

Mr. Netsanet TsegawHead - ACCA Ethiopia

Mr. Nebiyu YohannesExamination Manager

British Council

Mr. Agus PriantoHead of International Relations & Communications Office

EiABC

Dr. Beatrice DelpouveManaging Director

EiABC

Dipl. Ing. Joachim DieterScientific Director

EiABC

Olaide K. Ogungbesan National Business Development and International Internships Director 14/15

(+251) 0946751379olaide.ogungbesan@aiesec.net

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