Digital Skills for ICT Entrepreneurs
Master essential digital and business skills for ICT entrepreneurship in developing countries through World Bank's comprehensive training program.
Master essential digital and business skills for ICT entrepreneurship in developing countries through World Bank's comprehensive training program.
This practical course equips ICT entrepreneurs in developing and FCV countries with vital digital skills and business expertise. Through expert-led lectures and case studies, participants learn business modeling, investor relations, and innovative technology implementation. The program builds on the successful ETHOS initiative, offering opportunities for collaboration with Korean counterparts and access to global entrepreneurial networks. Participants gain hands-on experience in business planning, sustainable development, and pitch preparation.
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What you'll learn
Develop comprehensive business plans for ICT ventures
Understand global ICT entrepreneurship landscape in developing countries
Master investor relations and pitch presentation skills
Implement innovative technology solutions
Create sustainable business models
Build international business connections
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There are 6 modules in this course
The course offers comprehensive training in ICT entrepreneurship, covering six key areas. Starting with ETHOS program fundamentals, it progresses through business planning, sustainable entrepreneurship, developing economy business strategies, technology implementation, and pitch development. The curriculum combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, featuring insights from successful entrepreneurs, investors, and industry experts. Special emphasis is placed on sustainable business models and international collaboration opportunities.
Background of the ETHOS Program
Module 1
How to Build Your Business Plan
Module 2
Big Picture I. Entrepreneurship for Sustainable Economies
Module 3
Making Business in Developing Economies
Module 4
Technology for Entrepreneurs
Module 5
Delivering Your Value: Business Plan Pitching
Module 6
Fee Structure
Instructors
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World Bank Knowledge Management and Digital Development Expert
Marta Priftis serves as Knowledge Coordinator at the World Bank's Digital Development Global Practice, where she has built an impressive 28-year career spanning project management and knowledge sharing initiatives. After earning her BA (Hons) from George Mason University, she has established herself as a key contributor to the World Bank's digital development initiatives, particularly in managing Trust Fund projects and organizing knowledge sharing activities. Her expertise includes guiding projects from conception through implementation, editing knowledge products and project documents, and facilitating knowledge exchange events. She has made significant contributions to various World Bank publications and initiatives, including work on digital government transformation and ICT development strategies. Through her role in the Digital Development Global Practice, she continues to support the World Bank's mission of leveraging digital technologies for development, demonstrating her commitment to knowledge management and project implementation in the digital development sphere.
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Digital Government and Policy Innovation Expert
Youngyun (Susie) Lee serves as a Digital Government/GovTech consultant at the World Bank Group, where she has made significant contributions to digital transformation initiatives in developing countries. After earning dual degrees in International Relations (MA) and Public Relations (MS), she built her career across various organizations including IOM-UN Migration Agency, South Korea's Ministry of Unification, and Fleishman Hillard. At the World Bank, she has played a key role in developing the Digital Government Readiness Assessment (DGRA) toolkit, a comprehensive diagnostic tool that helps governments assess their readiness for digital transformation. As part of the Digital Development Global Practice team, she manages the online version of the DGRA toolkit, which serves as a database for analytics and visualization of countries' relative digital readiness. Her work includes facilitating strategic policy dialogues with governments and supporting the implementation of digital transformation initiatives across developing nations. She contributes to the World Bank's ELearning Course for Digital Skills for ICT Entrepreneurs in FCV Countries, sharing her expertise in digital government transformation and policy development.
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