How important is it for you to create jobs?
I asked myself, if I was given a very interesting
proposal, while visiting a certain wealthy country:
"Would you consider moving permanently to our
country?"
The man asking the question was a very senior
government official, in that country.
He continued:
"If you move to our country, we will give you
residence, a passport, and fast track to
citizenship. We will even consider funding to
support some of your ventures, that you do here."
I could hardly believe my ears; someone was
actually trying to recruit me, to change my
citizenship!
"Why?", I asked surprised.
"You are a proven 'job creator'. We need people
like you, to come and create jobs... Entrepreneurs
create jobs, and you are good at what you do. We
have done our research on you.
....There is nothing more important for us than
creating jobs for our young people."
I smiled. Thanked him politely, before declining
the generous offer. I nevertheless proceeded to
lead a venture that created jobs for his country.
"Entrepreneurs create jobs".
... There is nothing more important than creating
jobs for our young people. I cannot imagine
anything more important at the moment, and more
urgent, particularly in Africa... Our very future
depends on it!
creating skilled jobs for our young
people, is the greatest challenge facing Africa..
The most sustainable way to create jobs is to
create policies that encourage entrepreneurship,
and through it investment.
We have to value our entrepreneurs, as real
partners of development. We cannot choose to
treat them as criminals. We must acknowledge
their contributions, and celebrate them.
Some of the most successful countries in the
world, actually have active programs to recruit
entrepreneurs from other countries. Such is the
recognition they give to people who create jobs.
Even if you employ just one person; even if that
person is your daughter or nephew:
You are an employment creator, and a very
important person to your country.
To be continued…
I will be waiting.
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