Fiona Mati - Articles

 

I am the founder and CEO of the Youth Interactive Portal for Enterprise (Yipe.org) which is an online portal providing business skills training, information on how to access finance and business opportunities to East African youth entrepreneurs.

On a wider scale, the portal also provides valuable information to aspiring entrepreneurs, business and economic development students, micro-finance institution managers, government policy makers as well as development agencies seeking to promote business opportunities and wealth creation in the region.

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Security and accountability are free public goods!
Providing a safe environment where firms can conduct their business is a key function of any government. Yet, around the world, as many as 15% of firms report losses due to crime. In spite of this, a much higher share of firms (almost 60%) protect themselves from theft by using private security services, which adds to the cost of doing business. Read
By: Fiona Mati | 28/07/2009 | International Business

Kenya’s Youth Council Bill is merely a means to keep the old guard on top
Kenya’s National Youth Council Bill 2009 came up for reading this week in parliament, though lack of quorum once again caused some delay. Though this should be cause for celebration for the country’s youth movement, several clauses illustrate the government’s inability to respect the needs and demands of Kenya’s youth. Read
By: Fiona Mati | 25/07/2009 | Politics

Africa's business competetive disadvantages don't have to adversely affect corporate social accountability
African business does not operate in an isolated state, as seen by the local impact of the global financial crisis. As such, now is the time for African entrepreneurs think more long-term and in turn lobby for policies that emphasize competitiveness which will enable them to manage price shocks and economic uncertainty more competently; without having to resort to unethical measures. Read
By: Fiona Mati | 06/07/2009 | Ethics