African Management Institute

The way we support Africa’s SMEs is changing and segmentation is leading the shift. At the African Management Institute (AMI), we’ve seen firsthand that SMEs grow stronger when support is tailored to their stage, context and needs. A founder navigating survival does not need the same intervention as a business preparing to scale, yet many programmes still take a one-size-fits-all approach. Next week in Addis Ababa, we’re convening a select group of development partners, funders, ESOs, and ecosystem leaders for an exclusive roundtable on: Fit for Growth: Segment-led SME Programmes that Deliver Real Impact. We’re excited to be joined by Wudasse Berke of UNDP Accelerator Labs, Yihenew Zewdie of AGRA , Oli Dalizu of Kifiya Financial Technology PLC and our CEO and Co-Founder Rebecca Harrison. 📅Thursday, 11 December 2025 📍Addis Ababa, Ethiopia It will be a collaborative, research-backed conversation exploring: - How segmentation improves programme outcomes - What it takes to adapt interventions to the realities of different SMEs - Where the ecosystem can co-design support that accelerates growth at scale If you or your organisation are working to strengthen Ethiopia’s or Africa’s SME landscape and would like to be considered for this closed-door session, you can express interest using the form below. Express Interest: https://lnkd.in/dxMr_8s3 Andrea Maitre Warriner, Mahlet Mekonnen #ImpactEcosystem #AMIBuildingLeaders #AfricaSMEs #DevelopmentPartners

Join the AMI Executive Forum for Financial Institutions on 📅Friday, 28th November from 🕖7:00 am to 9:30 am and learn how leading institutions are turning data-driven execution into real commercial advantage. Gain insights from industry experts who are building execution engines that accelerate revenue, strengthen ROI, and capture market share.

Join the AMI Executive Forum for Financial Institutions and discover the data-driven execution frameworks powering the industry’s fastest-moving institutions. Learn from industry leaders who are using execution engines to drive revenue, ROI, and market-share dominance. 📅Date: Friday 28th November 🕖Time: 7:00 am to 9:30 am

Join AMI for a Financial Services Leadership Forum that goes beyond planning to focus on the most critical challenge: turning strategy into reality. Hear from top commercial, operational, and transformation leaders on how to build the people systems and culture that ensure your strategy is delivered consistently and at pace. 📅Date: Friday 28th November 🕖Time: 7:00 am to 9:30 am

Join the African Management Institute for a CEO Conversation designed for Africa’s pioneering leaders. Hear from an expert AI panel and top CEOs on the capabilities, decisions, and accelerators needed to stay ahead through speed, alignment, and strategic execution. RSVP to join the conversation on 26th November from 7:30 am.

At AMI’s CEO Conversation, you’ll hear from leading AI innovators and forward-thinking Pan-African CEOs on how to move with speed, build AI-ready teams, and position your organisation at the front of the disruption curve. Join us on Wednesday, 26th November, from 7:30 am