Panel of Entrepreneurs from Afghanistan, India and Kenya

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Oct 7, 2008  |  Boston, MA

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Entrepreneurs from Afghanistan, India, and Kenya discuss the rewards and challenges that come from starting businesses.

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  • Udaia Kumar, Founder of Share Microfin Limited in India
  • Panel of international entrepreneurs entertain questions from the audience
  • Nisha Pillai (BBC) and Udaia Kumar (SHARE)
  • Ariff Shamji details the ways in which his business, AAA Growers, has contributed to both economic and social prosperity in Kenya.
  • Karim Khoja of Roshan discusses the challenges of starting a business in Afghanistan
  • Eva Muraya, CEO of Color Creations in Kenya

Speakers

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Udaia Kumar

Founder and Managing Director
Share Microfin Limited

Udaia Kumar talks about the challenges he faced in creating one of the world's largest microfinance institutions. >>see interview

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Ariff Shamjii

Founder and Managing Director
AAA Growers

"By taking the step to start a business in Kenya, we found a way to empower the people and the community."

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Eva Muraya

Founder and CEO
Color Creations Ltd.

"We are calling for no favors." Kenyan entrepreneur Eva Muraya focused on the unique challenges facing female entrepreneurs in Africa.

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Karim Khoja

CEO
Roshan Afghanistan

Karim Khoja discusses the challenges of doing business in Afghanistan, against a backdrop of war and corruption, where his bottom-up approach has empowered women and entrepreneurs.

>>see interview