Africa is not poor but it suffers from poverty. And this poverty is due to unbridled capitalism Adebayo Alonge Solutions Ideator Image credit: gps-connects.com “Africans are fools. They allow themselves to be cheated by their leaders and by the rest of the world” Without further context, this statement may be passed off as the seething outburst of … Continue reading What They Don’t Tell You About Africa
Addressing a Militarised Police in the USA
How can Americans get their police to serve them again?
The curious case of Nigeria’s different youth generations and their poverty: A rejoinder
The Nigerian youth is a diverse group that does not fit any one stereotype. The poverty of this group as well as other Nigerians is caused by the subtle acceptance of poverty in Nigerian culture as an occurrence that people bring upon themselves.
Of Power,Politics and Africa
There is the existence of hidden and collective structures of power that surround and control official tenants of government across Africa. Jean Bayart,The Criminalization of the State in Africa Photo credit: nations online.org Lamido Sanusi, the Emir of Kano referred to these power structures as vested interests. It … Continue reading Of Power,Politics and Africa
Yale University, Lagos Business School and Lagos State Government organise infectious diseases management workshop
YALI Fellow- Adebayo Alonge has brought together Yale University, the Lagos Business School and Lagos State government to organize an infectious diseases management workshop for healthcare professionals. Ebola killed mostly healthcare workers in Nigeria in 2014 and this workshop is targeted at improving infectious disease management capacity in Nigeria's health institutions. You can attend free, … Continue reading Yale University, Lagos Business School and Lagos State Government organise infectious diseases management workshop
Engaging governments- for social entrepreneurs
Social entrepreneurs can use their influence to help their communities choose the right governments that support social impact ventures.
Interview Tips for YALI
The best leaders are those humble enough to seek answers from others Adebayo Alonge The Solutions Ideator image credit: http://www.opportunitiesforafricans.com Congratulations now that you are through to this stage. It says a lot about you to have made it this far. Now make it count. This stage is as competitive as the application stage and … Continue reading Interview Tips for YALI
Marketing you-for social entrepreneurs
The responsibility for letting others know about your social entrepreneurship work rests with you. Learn how to raise your profile in 2 simple steps.
Between the old and young: Who would lead Nigeria to her future?
In Nigeria's 2015 general elections, a young nation must make a choice on who should lead her to the future- an old general or a young incumbent.
Branding You for Social Entrepreneurs
You are your perception. Be in control of the impression you create. Brand you!






