The Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women Initiative was launched March 2008 and was aimed at empowering 10,000 Women in developing and emerging economies across the world. Pan-Atlantic University is the partner for Nigeria, with EDC as it’s implementing unit. In July of 2008, EDC became the first partner worldwide to graduate scholars under the initiative. Since then, scholarships are being awarded to under-served women entrepreneurs every year to undergo our 5-months Certificate in Entrepreneurial Management (CEM) plus follow up services such as business advisory, consulting clinics, networking and mentoring.
A number of our 10,000 women graduates have won awards, make incredible breakthrough in their businesses and expanded their horizon through additional opportunities they’ve had post-graduation.
“Goldman Sachs’ 10,000 Women, which will provide business and management education to 10,000 women over 5 years is an initiative which is coordinated through a network of more than 70 academic and NGO partners globally. EDS has established itself as one of our strongest partners in both program delivery and performance. We are consistently impressed by their commitment, entrepreneurial spirit and ability to get results in providing women entrepreneurs in Nigeria with the knowledge, support and motivation they need to grow their businesses.”
Dina Habib Powell,
President, the Goldman Sachs Foundation and Managing Director, Goldman Sachs
NB: EDS (Enterprise Development Services) became EDC (Enterprise Development Centre) of the Pan-Atlantic University in November, 2010.