Visit our social pages
 
HomeCategory

Kenya

Kenya

Growth Oriented Women Enterprise (GOWE)

https://amsco-africa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/bg-case-gowe.jpg

CHALLENGE

The Growth Oriented Women Enterprises (GOWE) Programme in Kenya was officially launched in November 2006 together with IFC (International Finance Corporation) and ILO (International Labour Office). The programme aimed to empower women entrepreneurs and enhance the viability and success of their enterprises through providing access to credit and capacity building services.

In 2010, AMSCO was appointed to manage the technical assistance section of the Project to continue building the capacity of the GOWEs using various tools such as:

  • The “Improve your Business” and “Expand Your Business” training programmes
  • Business Edge programmes
  • The GOWE Business Planning programme

SOLUTION

Through AMSCO, the Project sought to improve managerial capacity of the main players including local banks, women enterprise associations and women entrepreneurs. This included, but not limited to, the following objectives:

  • Market the capacity building project to all GOWEs and women associations
  • Report to AfDB on the operations and performance of the Project
  • Train Women Entrepreneurship Associations (WEAs) and facilitate networking opportunities
  • Facilitate linkages with other donors and programmes in order to leverage and increase the project impact and reach

IMPACT
$ 01234567890.01234567890

Million

$ 2.5 Million in total financing provided
0123456789001234567890+

Loans

Over 42 loans granted.
012345678900123456789001234567890

Women trained

254 women trained on Business Planning, including 237 trained in Business Strategy and 88 trained in Business Operations.

  • 15% increase in turnover
  • $ 2.500000 Million in total financing provided, over 42 loans
  • 254 GOWEs trained on Business Planning, 237 trained in Business Strategy, 88 trained in Business Operations
  • 42 Business Development Service Providers have undergone knowledge enhancement

In addition, 20 mentors were trained and equipped with mentoring skills, and 35 bank officers were trained in gender issues. Twelve Women Entrepreneurship Associations were assisted with organisational development and 70 of their officers were trained. GOWEs trained have shown a 57% increase in employment numbers / jobs provided.

HEADQUARTERS
Ground Floor, Ebene House, 33, Hotel Avenue

Cybercity, Ebene, 72201

Republic of Mauritius
+230 468 7061
info@amsco-africa.com
www.amsco-africa.com
REGIONAL OFFICES
https://amsco-africa.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/img-footer-map.png
Anglophone West Africa
East Africa
Francophone Africa
Lusophone Africa
South Central Africa
Southern Africa
SOCIAL MEDIA
Get in touch with us.

Copyright © 2024 AMSCO. All rights reserved.

en_USEnglish
fr_FRFrench en_USEnglish

Martial as IT Manager is responsible for deploying, managing, and maintaining IT systems, services, and capabilities to best meet the changing needs of the Group. Prior joining AMSCO Group, Martial brings in 10 years’ experience as Information Technology professional with supervisory roles.

He has an extensive background as System Administrator and Head of IT Infrastructure in telecoms, FMCG and agribusiness multinational companies. His expertise includes, but is not limited to, Networks and Sytems Administration, Cloud technologies, Business Analysis, IT Project Management and  IT Audit. He graduated Master of Engineering in Information Technology and is certified ITIL Foundation in IT Services Management.

Lomiah Nhongo has a wealth of experience in project/programme management, maximizing an organization’s communications, resource deployment and managing stakeholder relationships thus improving service delivery and achieving company objectives.

In her current capacity as Country Managing Director-Zambia, her aspiration is to drive company strategy to fulfil the vision of AMSCO Advisory Services Zambia Ltd at becoming the leading authority in Human Resource Advisory in Zambia by 2021. She holds an MBA from Webster University, London and a BBA from University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Zanele Radebe is an experienced Human Resources Professional with over 10 years’ multinational experience.

In her capacity as HR Business Partner, she is responsible for developing and implementing the organisation’s People Strategy, Policies & Procedures, end to end recruitment and overall Group HR Management. Zanele holds a Diploma in Human Resources Management from IIE, Certification in Labour Relations Management from WITS, Hiring Principles from the UNISA, Cost & Management Accounting from IAC and Payroll Administration from SAGE. She’s a member of the Institute of People Management (IPM).

Tumelo is an accomplished admitted attorney with 10 years post-qualification experience, with  a robust legal background and a dynamic skill set. Her professional journey has been marked by diverse experiences, both in-house and private practice, where she served a wide range of corporate and commercial clients. Her areas of specialty encompass drafting and interpretation of commercial agreements, the crafting of incisive legal opinions, the management of both cross-border and local transactions, Compliance and Corporate governance. Furthermore, her competencies extend to company secretarial duties and commercial litigation, ensuring a comprehensive legal service offering.

Prior to joining AMSCO, Tumelo worked in the Financial Services and Capital market space as Legal council: Transact manager and compliance officer.

Tumelo holds an LLB degree, complemented by a Postgraduate Diploma in Contract Drafting and Interpretation from the University of Johannesburg and a Postgraduate Certificate in Banking and Finance at Wits University.

Her current role at AMSCO is Group Legal and Risk Manager which role involves contributing to strategic decision-making, providing legal and operational advice and support to the Group and its subsidiaries, coordinating initiatives within  ExCO, as well as provide corporate governance and company secretarial support.

Richard Barasa joined AMSCO as an Accountant and rose to the role of Finance Manager in charge of the finance department. He is an experienced professional in accounting and financial management.

As Head of Finance he is in charge of aligning financial initiatives to achieve strategic objectives of the organisation by developing and implementing financial processes and controls, analysis and reporting and business decisions support. He is also in charge of managing the ATMS Foundation and development programmes audits. Richard is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

Yves Alain Epangue was previously the Managing Director for Francophone Africa, prior to being appointed AMSCO Group CEO. He has a wealth of experience in managing profit centers, cross-functional teams and multi-country operations.

Over the past 20 years, he has held various management and leadership positions within international companies across Africa, in highly competitive industries and business environments. He holds a Post-graduate degree (PhD cycle) in Management and International Business from ESSEC Business School in Douala and HEC Montréal, a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, as well as a Leadership Diploma from Indian School of Business.