Edwin Zulu is the Managing Director of Global Entrepreneurship Network Zambia (GEN Zambia) and is recognized as a leading social entrepreneur in Zambia and Africa. With extensive experience in Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), agriculture, and business development support services, he has dedicated himself to promoting women’s and youth entrepreneurship. His vision is to establish a premier African provider of business development support services (BDS), business incubation, and trade facilitation, achieved through strategic collaborations with various stakeholders at local, national, regional, and global levels. Edwin has played a key role in numerous national development policy initiatives and programs throughout his career.

Edwin presented a paper at the 2nd National Convention that focused on revitalizing the Zambian economy, contributing to discussions on the National Agriculture Policy and small-scale farming. This led to an invitation to the Parliamentary Sub-committee on agriculture, lands, and cooperatives. Later, he was nominated as a finalist in the World Bank Group Development Marketplace Innovations Competition in Washington, DC. He has also received the Manchester University Award, developed a handbook on agencies supporting women in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) enterprises in India, and partnered with the World Bank Group to establish the Zambia-Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) SME Toolkit Project.

Edwin was invited by the World Bank Group to participate in the inception of the Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW), enhancing his contributions to entrepreneurship promotion on a global scale. Currently, Edwin serves with the Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN) at the Government Complex in Lusaka, Zambia, where he advances organizational goals and initiatives.

As an ambassador for Africa Harvest, he will represent the organization across various networks, including development agencies, sponsors, and policymakers. His leadership and collaborative approach are essential for steering the organization’s strategic initiatives and fundraising efforts.