YEPlink
1. Key Partners
Dutch Embassy in Nairobi
NWP/YEP programme
YEPpers working in Kenya
Dutch Development partners in Kenya
Linked to the business hub
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Other development and business partners in Kenya
KEPSA
Other young professionals in Kenya
Academic and research institutes
Both Kenyan and Dutch institutes
2. Key Activities
Present business oppurtunities by young professionals at the business hub of the Dutch Embassy in Nairobi
Quaterly or bi-yearly seminars where young professionals can present their ideas to business people linked to the business hub or network of the Dutch Embassy
Creation of idea sharing platform
- an online platform where ideas can be shared and can be looked for potential partners
Embed innovative business ideas sharing in the Business Hub
Embed innovative business ideas sharing in YEP programme
3. Value Proposition
Peer review
Business to business linkages
- technical expertise - financial options - experience - networks
Information sharing
- information sharing about experiences in work situations - idea sharing
Linking ideas to potential partners
Exchange programmes
- Within Kenya - Between Kenya and the Netherlands
Using knowledge of young people working locally in Kenya
- view of Kenyan young professionals - view of Dutch young professionals in Kenya
4. Customer Relationships
Website
Marketing
Social media
- twitter - facebook - linked-in
Mailing lists
5. Customer Segments
Dutch Embassy in Nairobi
- Business Hub
NWP
6. Key Resources
Network of the Dutch Embassy
Network of the NWP
Network of Young Professionals
Young people who are working in different parts of Kenya
Knowledge resource centres
Network of the business hub
The business hub will create its own network which will be useful to the young experts to use
7. Channels
Online platform
- platform for members to share ideas
Seminars
In this seminars, young experts can present their ideas and brainstorm with potential partners about forming consortia or work further on the idea
Website
To inform partners about activities and outcomes
Business Hub in Nairobi
as a platform to share ideas and find potential partners
8. Cost Structure
Marketing costs
- website - online platform - social media
Travelling costs of young experts to seminars
- ticket/transport - accomodation - DSA
Logistics Seminars
organising seminars on linking young experts with business partners
Establishment of Business Hub
one person working part-time on this young expert network
9. Revenue Streams
YEP budget
Dutch Embassy contribution
Entrance fee to attend seminars for business partners
This would be an option if the first seminars appear to be successful
