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Global Starts from Local My grandmother used to say, “Child, even the biggest river begins as a drop.” That truth holds today. The world speaks of global development and big policies, but every solution starts with a local story — a farmer’s hands, a mother’s wisdom, a

Global Starts from Local

My grandmother used to say,

 “Child, even the biggest river begins as a drop.”

That truth holds today. The world speaks of global development and big policies, but every solution starts with a local story — a farmer’s hands, a mother’s wisdom, a
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Climate change in Africa: a story of challenges and opportunities. How can the continent adapt and thrive amidst shifting weather patterns? #ClimateAction #Africa

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THE VALUE WE KEEP IGNORING My grandmother once said, “Child, light is not meant to shine only where there is already light.” I didn’t understand then. Now I do. Today, people share their success stories only with those who’ve already “made it.” Conferences filled with polished

THE VALUE WE KEEP IGNORING

My grandmother once said,
“Child, light is not meant to shine only where there is already light.”

I didn’t understand then.
Now I do.

Today, people share their success stories only with those who’ve already “made it.”
Conferences filled with polished
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𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗦𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗛𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗦 𝗔𝗡 𝗢𝗣𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗬 My grandmother used to say, “Child, even a leaking roof teaches you how to build better.” Those words echo loudly today. The latest UNEP Adaptation Gap Report 2025 paints a sobering picture: developing countries

𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗦𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗛𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗦 𝗔𝗡 𝗢𝗣𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗬

My grandmother used to say,

 “Child, even a leaking roof teaches you how to build better.”

Those words echo loudly today.

The latest UNEP Adaptation Gap Report 2025 paints a sobering picture: developing countries
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Food insecurity, water harvesting, and turning waste into briquettes? These challenges are actually huge opportunities waiting to be unlocked. #Sustainability #Innovation

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Waste isn't just trash; it's untapped potential. Young Lagosians are turning plastic bottles into tires, creating jobs & keeping landfills empty. Challenges? See the opportunities! #WasteToWealth #YouthEmpowerment

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𝗔𝗙𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗔’𝗦 𝗖𝗟𝗜𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗟𝗘𝗗𝗚𝗘𝗥: 𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗢𝗦𝗘 𝗪𝗛𝗢 𝗚𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗠𝗢𝗦𝗧 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗧𝗢𝗟𝗗 𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗬 𝗡𝗘𝗘𝗗 𝗠𝗢𝗦𝗧 My grandmother would ask a question that returns to me every time the Adaptation Gap numbers are released: “How can the child who protects the

𝗔𝗙𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗔’𝗦 𝗖𝗟𝗜𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗟𝗘𝗗𝗚𝗘𝗥: 𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗢𝗦𝗘 𝗪𝗛𝗢 𝗚𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗠𝗢𝗦𝗧 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗧𝗢𝗟𝗗 𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗬 𝗡𝗘𝗘𝗗 𝗠𝗢𝗦𝗧

My grandmother would ask a question that returns to me every time the Adaptation Gap numbers are released:

“How can the child who protects the
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The $1 trillion agro value chain will be the biggest source of jobs in the next 2 years. You don't need to get your hands dirty to profit—tech connects farmers to markets. #AgroBusiness #TechJobs

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Even the storm carries a seed, if you know where to look. Today, that seed is data, because without it, even the brightest policy becomes a promise that never leaves paper. Across Africa, the climate rhythm is changing: floods washing away years of effort, droughts cracking the

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Farmers face big losses after harvest. Solar dryers help preserve crops and boost income, turning waste into wealth. #Farming #Sustainability

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Africa is not poor; it is being priced poorly. Think about it. Today, that fire is Africa’s youth, brilliant, restless, unseen. Across the continent, our greatest minds are not on panels. They are not in boardrooms. They are in markets, learning business by survival. In

Africa is not poor; it is being priced poorly.
Think about it.

Today, that fire is Africa’s youth, brilliant, restless, unseen. Across the continent, our greatest minds are not on panels.
They are not in boardrooms.

They are in markets, learning business by survival.
In
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Indoor pollution from charcoal kills 700,000 Africans yearly—14,000-20,000 in Kenya alone. Briquettes made from waste offer a cheaper, cleaner alternative. This market is worth billions. #CleanEnergy #Africa

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In Kenya, the informal sector drives 83% of employment. Small kiosks are where most get products. Find gaps, solve them. Markets ARE people. Close a gap and tap into that market. Don't complain; seize the opportunity! #Kenya #Opportunity

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Building a solution without a market means you skipped crucial homework. Understanding the market gap is essential—or your product risks getting lost without solving a real problem. #MarketResearch #ProductDev

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Don't always start just because you have the tools. Experimentation and struggle often lead to the best innovations, attracting those ready to embrace them. Inspiration and online learning can be powerful. #Innovation #Inspiration