"Africa and Europe, though two continents, their faith have always been tied up together Historically, Economically, Geo-Politically, and most importantly Socially and seems one’s existence has been a factor of the other one’s and vice versa and since Germany is the heart of Europe this bond is reflected visibly. And I believe we’re living, by far in the best moment, (compared to the past) for the partnership to yield greater results due to the complementary quality the parties have (Africa’s young population, untapped potential, untold stories and Germany’s industrial and technological advancement."
As a game thinker, tech & innovation consultant, community builder, and serial entrepreneur with an appetite for both science and arts, Dagmawi Degefe has one vision: to see the creation of meaning-full, service-centered and fully engaged youth and youth communities. He describes himself as a generalist, who has made it his life purpose to see the creation of strong communities. After working as a senior software architect for Ethiopia’s biggest tech company, Dagem has made a 180′ career shift into the world of games and engagement, which he describes as the highest form of art and the perfect bridge between the humanities and science. Together with his team, Dagmawi has co-founded, set up and run various initiatives including Chewata Awaqi (a startup that specializes in game thinking), the Ethiopian Games Associations, Efuyegela Publishers, EnterAfrica (an Afro-futuristic pan-African ecosystem building initiative by the Goethe Institut across 15 African countries), Chewatacon (the Ethiopian gaming festival), 100Shama (a community for nurturing the 4C of the 21st century), Positive Thinkers Club, Toastmasters and PugaumeTalks.
