Editing of articles for our annual publications

Volunteering

Overview

Edit articles to enhance quality and provide insights into African business.

You have:

• Mastery of the English and French language.
• Have the confidence to spot and fix errors.
• Able to implement standardized review processes to enhance article accuracy and readability, resulting in successful publications on the AAE platform.
• Team spirit and able to inspire and lead the work of writers.

Contract

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Research has shown that MSMEs fail when entrepreneurs don’t understand the environment in which they operate their businesses or the psychology and culture of their potential clients.

Business failures have obviously negative impacts on entrepreneurs and their families. However, these failures also impact the overall economy and employment rates, which can impact society through high levels of unemployment, reduced government spending on basic services, and instability.
Providing insight and understanding AAE publishes articles on its website (https://aaeafrica.org) to provide entrepreneurs insights on the business environment in Africa. The target audiences for these articles are entrepreneurs, government departments, civil society and donor agencies. The goal is to help these audiences make informed decisions about how to support business, innovation and entrepreneurial spirit.

AAE accepts articles from researchers and writers who have interesting or unique insights into the African SME and business environment. Articles often include primary sources, such as interviews, and secondary data sources. As of February 2024, over 200 articles have been published, covering a variety of issues across all African countries.

The volunteer should be highly motivated and have keen interest in many facets of African business and cultural sector. The volunteer would also be asked to participate in the selection of new writers through an enriched and integrated writer-editor experience and collaboration

We are looking for 2 online volunteers proofread articles on the business environment of African countries. One volunteer will handle english articles and the other French. The articles would provide unique insights and help forster discussions and conversations on entrepreneurship and the economic landscape in Africa.. The volunteer would be asked to edit as well as assist in helping the organization produce relevant, proofed and high-quality articles during the cycle of review and selection of articles for annual publication.

Mastery of the English and French language. Have the confidence to spot and fix errors Able to implement standardized review processes to enhance article accuracy and readability, resulting in successful publications on the AAE platform Team spirit and able to inspire and lead the work of writers

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