Stakeholder surveys and consultation meetings

Online Survey and Stakeholder Consultations in East Africa

Stakeholder engagement is a key element of the ADVANCE project, ensuring that diverse perspectives, challenges, and opportunities are reflected in efforts to advance social innovation and entrepreneurship in East Africa. Through surveys and consultation meetings, the project promotes data-driven decision-making, strengthens partnerships, and enhances its overall relevance and impact.

In April 2025, an online survey was conducted across Uganda and Tanzania to validate and contextualise the key competences required for social entrepreneurs. The survey targeted social entrepreneurs, grassroots innovators, and representatives from community service and business development organisations. A total of 217 responses were collected from the two partner countries, providing valuable insights into seven key competence areas, assessed through a combination of Likert-scale, open-ended, and scenario-based questions:

1. Entrepreneurial Competences
2. Social Impact Awareness
3. Financial and Operational Management
4. Leadership and Communication
5. Collaboration and Networking
6. Personal Resilience and Adaptability
7. Attitudes and Personal Attributes

Following the survey, partner institutions in Uganda and Tanzania organised stakeholder consultation meetings between May and June 2025 to further validate the findings and gather input for the development of the ADVANCE Competence Profile of a Social Entrepreneur in the East African context, as well as the ADVANCE curriculum framework.

 Stakeholder Consultation Meetings in Tanzania

Two stakeholder consultation meetings were successfully held in Tanzania as part of the ADVANCE project, bringing together key actors from academia, industry, and the public sector to contribute to the development of social innovation and entrepreneurship education.

The first meeting was co-organised by Mkwawa University College of Education (MUCE) and the Small Industries Development Organisation (SIDO) and took place on Tuesday, 6 May 2025, at the MUCE campus in Iringa. It brought together 30 participants representing a wide range of sectors, including universities, Business Development Service Providers (BDSPs), SME hubs, entrepreneurs, government authorities, and SIDO staff.

A second consultation meeting was held on 12 June 2025 at the Mzumbe University Administration Building in Morogoro. The event gathered 23 participants from diverse organisations, including Aroma Spices, Morogoro Municipal Council, Mzumbe University, SIDO-Morogoro, Sokoine University of Agriculture, SUBO Financial Service LTD, SUGECO, and Muslim University.

The full country report is available here: National Report of Tanzania

Stakeholder Consultation Meetings in Uganda

A total of three stakeholder consultation meetings were held in Uganda as part of the ADVANCE project, engaging key stakeholders in the validation of findings and the development of ADVANCE Competence Profile of a Social Entrepreneur in the East African context.

The first meeting took place on 26 April 2025 at the Busitema University Faculty of Management Sciences in Pallisa. It brought together 26 participants from various sectors to discuss key competences and contribute to the development of the ADVANCE curriculum framework.

The second meeting was held on 12 May 2025 in Lira City at the Gracious Palace Hotel and was organised by Lira University. A total of 20 participants attended, actively engaging in discussions and providing feedback on the competence profile.

The third consultation was conducted on 13 May 2025 as a focus group discussion at the offices of Facilitation for Peace and Development (FAPAD). The session involved 12 participants and provided an interactive platform for stakeholders to share insights and further validate the project’s findings.

The full country report is available here: National Report of Uganda