SUN 30.5.2010 12:00-12:30, Taiga Stage, Kaisaniemi Park

What kind of business ideas will carry us to the future? What kind of support will entrepreneurs need? What role do foreign companies play in helping the developing countries gain income and wealth? Anna Laine will interview Namibian entrepreneur Twapewa Mudjanima, Finnish entrepreneur Jani Toivola, and Programme Director Siv Ahlberg.

Twapewa Mudjanima is a pioneer in her field, employing dozens of Namibian women in her beauty salons. She is also a member of the economic consulting team of the President of Namibia.

Jani Toivola’s The Greendress is a luxury fashion store in Helsinki. Toivola is also known as host, speaker and actor.

Siv Ahlberg works for Finnpartnership, which provides advisory and financial support for Finnish companies in developing countries.