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Afonso Mendonça Reis
Afonso Mendonça Reis is the Founder of Mentes Empreendedoras since 2010. He was an Assistant Professor at Nova SBE and advised senior policymakers at the OECD in Paris and the United Nations in Geneva. Afonso has worked and traveled in over 70 countries.
November 16, 2022
4. Quality education

4. Quality education

Ensure access to inclusive, quality and equitable education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.
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8. Decent work and economic growth

Promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all
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10. Reduced inequalities

Reduce inequalities within countries and between countries
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Mentes Empreendedoras

Mentes Empreendedoras was created to foster a generation of impact citizens and leaders able to transform themselves and their communities.

Mentes Empreendedoras was created to foster a generation of impact citizens and leaders able to transform themselves and their communities. This year we expect to serve about 5,000 young people. Also, under GlobalTeacher Prize Portugal and Inspire your Teacher, we are working to increase the stature of the teaching profession.

Mentes Empreendedoras
Afonso Mendonça Reis
Afonso Mendonça Reis is the Founder of Mentes Empreendedoras since 2010. He was an Assistant Professor at Nova SBE and advised senior policymakers at the OECD in Paris and the United Nations in Geneva. Afonso has worked and traveled in over 70 countries.
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