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Research, Evidence & Policy Innovation
High-quality research and actionable evidence that inform inclusive economic transformation.
Pan-African · Enterprise DevelopmentShaping talent.
Shaping talent.
Growing enterprise.
Transforming Africa.
Enterprise Bridge Africa connects young graduates with growth-oriented enterprises through practical placements, enterprise support, and evidence-based programs that improve productivity and livelihoods.
Our mission
To connect young graduates with growth-oriented enterprises through practical placements, enterprise support, and evidence-based programs that improve productivity and livelihoods.
Our vision
A future where Africa's informal and small enterprises become engines of dignified work, innovation, and broad-based growth.
What we do
See all mandates Seven mandates bridging talent, innovation, finance and enterprise.
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Enterprise Diagnostics & Productivity Enhancement
Tailored diagnostics that unlock productivity, competitiveness, and investment-readiness for MSMEs.
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Graduate Workforce Development & Skills Advancement
Practical, technical, entrepreneurial, and leadership skills for a rapidly evolving economy.
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Enterprise Talent Matching & Workforce Placement
Structured placements that align enterprise needs with skilled young professionals.
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Enterprise Innovation & Digital Transformation
AI, digital tools, and data-driven solutions that make African enterprises future-ready.
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Enterprise Finance, Partnerships & Ecosystem Development
Mobilizing capital and partnerships that let enterprises grow sustainably.
For graduates
Bridge the gap between academic learning and the labour market. Gain practical experience, digital capabilities, and pathways into growth-oriented enterprises.
Talent development
For enterprises
Diagnose real constraints and unlock productivity. Access skilled graduates, digital tools, finance, and partnerships that grow your business sustainably.
Enterprise supportEvents
See all events Conferences, workshops and convenings.
EBA brings together graduates, enterprises, policymakers and partners to share evidence, build capacity and shape the enterprise agenda across Africa.
Conferences
Regional and pan-African convenings on enterprise development, youth employment and evidence-based policy.
Workshops
Practical, hands-on sessions for graduates and enterprises on digital skills, finance and productivity.
Convenings
Partner and stakeholder dialogues that connect research, practice and policy across the continent.
Publications
See all publications Research, policy briefs and learning reports.
Evidence and insights from EBA's work with graduates, enterprises and partners — informing practice, policy and program design across Africa.
Research reports
In-depth studies on enterprise constraints, graduate transitions and productivity in African MSMEs.
Policy briefs
Concise, actionable recommendations translating evidence into policy for governments and partners.
Learning reports
Lessons and outcomes from EBA programs, sharing what works in talent and enterprise development.
Media
See all media EBA in the news, on air and online.
African Business Review · Article
Bridging the Skills Gap in African MSMEs
EBA Podcast · Podcast
Voices of Enterprise: Founders and Graduates
Development Today · Interview