Textile Sourcing from Africa: New Markets, Trusted Partners
01.08.2025 - On 4 September 2025, come meet textile and apparel producers and industry representatives from Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Morocco and Senegal at the MUNICH FABRIC START and at our B2B event at Hohenstein Institute. Explore real sourcing opportunities and connect with reliable partners for your textile supply chains. Read more
IFE signs two grant agreements in Morocco
17.07.2025 - The Specialised Institutes of Traditional Arts of Rabat-Salé-Kénitra and Fès-Meknès became partners of the Facility Investing for Employment (IFE). They are embarking on a process of modernising their training centres with the aim of strengthening and diversifying their courses and responding to the needs of the labour market. Read more
Towards safer menstrual products worldwide
27.05.2025 - The taboo around menstruation causes a lot of damage. One consequence is the lack of an international standard on menstrual products, which hampers the production and trade of safe hygiene products. An ISO standard is now being developed, and the Alliance for Product Quality supports the participation of partner countries in the process. Read more
Meet Africa's leading ITO & BPO providers
30.04.2025 - On 19 and 20 May, Invest for Jobs will co-organise a Global Business Services (GBS) Roadshow in Berlin to bring German and European companies into contact with BPO and ITO companies from six african countries, to unlock new business partnerships. This event will be followed by the participation at the GITEX fair in Berlin from 21 to 23 May. Read more
Tunisian start-ups at the Hannover Messe
14.04.2025 - With the support of Invest for Jobs, ten Tunisian start-ups presented themselves at Hannover Messe 2025 from 31 March to 4 April with the aim of positioning Tunisia as a place for innovation and a partner for research and development - with benefits for both sides. Read more
Meet us at the Zukunftstag Mittelstand 2025!
02.04.2025 - Come and meet prominent figures from politics and business at Zukunftstag Mittelstand (Berlin, 9 April), the biggest event of the year hosted by BVMW, the German Association for Small and Medium-sized Businesses. Invest for Jobs will join with a stand and – through our partners – on a panel discussing market opportunities in Africa. Read more
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Submit your project idea for develoPPP
12.03.2025 - Are you planning a project in a partner country of the Special Initiative “Decent Work for a Just Transition” that creates jobs or improves working conditions? Apply to the current develoPPP ideas competition for established companies by 31 March or in the next application round from 15 August 2025. Read more
Supporting Startups and SMEs Grow in Egypt
03.03.2025 - The Egypt Growth & Market Access Accelerator helps startups and SMEs expand in Egypt. Open to Egyptian businesses looking to scale and international companies entering the market, the programme supported by Invest for Jobs offers expert mentorship, business support and investor matchmaking. Join us to drive growth and create good jobs! Read more
Challenge Fund 2024: Launch of Support for Companies
13.02.2025 - The support for beneficiary companies of the "Challenge Fund 2024" program was officially launched on February 3, 2025, in Rabat. With a €1.05 million budget, the Invest for Jobs program provides financial aid and operational support to projects focused on job creation, sustainability, women's employment, and digitalisation in Morocco. Read more
IFE launches Calls for Proposals in four countries
27.01.2025 - The Calls for Proposals by the Facility Investing for Employment are open until 15 April 2025 in Ghana, Morocco, Rwanda, and Senegal. All projects must create jobs in the private sector. Financial contributions to voluntary social protection schemes are also available. Read more
Dortmund will procure sustainable Workwear Made in Ghana
17.01.2025 - The City of Dortmund and Invest for Jobs signed a Declaration of Intent to promote German-African partnerships for sustainable textile and garment production through the lever of public procurement. In a pilot project, Dortmund aims to sustainably procure workwear from manufacturers in Ghana. Read more
Women in Business Egypt: IFE signs two grant agreements
15.01.2025 - The Facility Investing for Employment (IFE) will co-finance the investment projects of Rofayda Hospital and Luna Perfumes and Cosmetics. Both are businesses led by women. In addition, IFE grantee Ghabbour Foundation inaugurated a new training centre in Cairo for the maintenance of modern cars, including electric vehicles. Read more
Calls for Proposals: Job Creation and Social Protection
19.12.2024 - Companies as well as public and non-profit organisations can apply for co-financing grants. To qualify for a grant, investment projects must create jobs in the private sector. In addition to the grant, applicants can apply for a contribution to employer-(co)financed social protection schemes. Read more
Boosting E-Mobility Jobs through Trainings in Rwanda
18.11.2024 - Together with UEMI, PEM Motion, the University of Rwanda, and private companies, Invest for Jobs developed practice-oriented training programmes to upskill people in the e-mobility sector. 60 trainees have successfully completed the training. The project now aims to strengthen rural communities and to empower women. Read more
Apply Now: Gender Equality Seal for Rwandan Companies
08.11.2024 - Adopting gender equality boosts employee productivity and company profits. Is your medium-sized enterprise in Rwanda ready to promote gender equality? Can you dedicate staff time to work with GES coaches for 6 months? Submit your expression of interest by December 31st for a chance to become GES-certified! Read more
IFE portfolio in MENA region grows
08.10.2024 - From June to August 2024, the Facility Investing for Employment (IFE) signed four new grant agreements in Morocco and Tunisia. Together, the four projects are expected to create 2,000 good jobs with access to social protection systems. The recipients come from the private and the public sector. Read more
East Africa Pharma and Biotech Conference 2024
12.09.2024 - On 17 and 18 September 2024, the East Africa Pharma and Biotech Conference will be held in Kigali, Rwanda, for the second time. Experts from industry, politics, academia, civil society and development cooperation will gather to discuss local manufacturing, regulatory innovations, and market opportunities in the region. Read more
Women-Owned Companies: Call for Expression of Interest
05.07.2024 - Are you a Rwandan-based, women-owned company with a project idea to empower women economically? Will your idea create good employment for women, improve working conditions for women, or empower women-owned businesses in your supply chain and industry? Submit your short project concept by September 6th, 2024, to apply for technical support. Read more
Boosting E-Mobility Jobs in Ghana, Rwanda and Morocco
28.06.2024 - Aimed at building a skilled workforce for Ghana’s emerging e-mobility sector, the ‘Boosting E-mobility Jobs in Africa' (BOOST) project works with a host of stakeholders from academia, industry, and government to drive the global agenda towards a cleaner and greener future for all. Read more
IFE launches Calls for Proposals in four countries
15.05.2024 - The Calls for Proposals by the Facility Investing for Employment are open from 15 May to 1 July 2024 in Ghana, Morocco, Rwanda, and Senegal. All projects must create jobs that give access to social protection systems. Read more
Calls for Proposals announced for several countries
15.03.2024 - The Facility Investing for Employment will launch sector-open competition rounds in Ghana, Morocco, Rwanda, and Senegal. The Facility is looking for projects that create a significant number of jobs that give access to social security systems. Read more
Meet us at the Zukunftstag Mittelstand
07.03.2024 - On 13 March, the focus at Station Berlin will be on German SMEs, with topics ranging from digitalisation and the energy transition to new work, mobility and connectivity. Several German federal ministers will also attend the industry event. Invest for Jobs will be represented on an international panel discussion and will provide information about its services for companies, including those offered in Rwanda, Senegal and Tunisia. Read more
New financing for companies in Côte d'Ivoire
12.02.2024 - Côte d'Ivoire is a major producer of natural rubber and shea butter. With the support of Invest for Jobs, the two partner companies Bio Amandes and Prime Prestige are investing in the expansion of their production. The aim is to promote employment in rural areas. Read more
Mobility-as-a-Service in Rwanda
15.11.2023 - Rwanda's capital holds great potential for new digital mobility services like car sharing, ride-hailing, and bike rentals, according to a new feasibility study. These services, known as Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS), can enhance accessibility, promote eco-friendly transportation, and boost economic growth by creating job opportunities. Read more
The Rwanda Global Business Services Growth Initiative
06.11.2023 - Invest for Jobs supports the launch of the Rwanda Global Business Services (GBS) Growth Initiative. This transformative mission aims to support job creation in the GBS sector and position Rwanda as a global GBS destination by facilitating market entry, upskilling the sector’s workforce, and advocating for the interests of companies in GBS. Read more
Agriculture and Animal Resources Expo
24.10.2023 - The sixth edition of the Agriculture and Animal Resources Expo (SARA) was held from September 29 to October 8, 2023, in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. With the support of Invest for Jobs around ten Ivorian SMEs had the opportunity to showcase their products and establish professional connections. Invest for Jobs also formed a partnership to train young individuals in industrial mechanics. Read more
Tunisia: The number of IFE grantees is growing
30.08.2023 - In 2022, Polybat and the Facility Investing for Employment (IFE) signed a grant agreement. The company has just started the construction of its first showroom for aluminium products. And 'Fondation Tunisie pour le Développement', our newest partner, will build technology and training centres across the country. Read more
Sustainable Finance Trainings for the Banking Ecosystem
18.07.2023 - Exploring the strategic significance of sustainable financial solutions and effective risk management, Invest for Jobs supports a comprehensive four-day training programme on sustainable finance taking place this July. Participants get the chance to position themselves as pioneers in green lending and to pave the way for a greener and more prosperous future. Read more
Conference: Pharma and Biotechnology in Eastern Africa
18.07.2023 - This June, the very first East Africa Pharma and Biotech Conference took place in Kigali and brought together experts from industry, government, academia, civil society and development cooperation to discuss and leverage the development of the pharmaceutical and biotechnological sector in East Africa. Read more
Call for Applications for textile and apparel companies in Ghana
06.07.2023 - Invest for Jobs has set up a Call for Applications for export-oriented Ghanaian companies in the textile and apparel sector. It is offering small, targeted grants to support businesses in their development and the creation of good local jobs. The deadline for application is 10 July. Read more
Sustainable Industrial Areas (SIA) Conference in Cairo
13.06.2023 - At the 10th International Sustainable Industrial Areas Conference in Egypt, experts from across the globe delved into innovative approaches to foster competitiveness, green job creation, circular economy models, and digital transformation. The event illuminated the path towards sustainable industrial growth and the pursuit of a resilient economy. Read more
IFE has launched Calls for Proposals in seven countries
01.06.2023 - The Calls for Proposals by the Facility Investing for Employment (IFE) are open from 1 June to 7 July 2023 in Egypt, Ethiopia, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Rwanda, Senegal, and Tunisia. A special application category "Climate" is available in three countries. Read more
First Salt Industry Business Forum in Senegal
22.05.2023 - Invest for Jobs and the GFA Consulting Group organize Senegal’s first Salt Industry Business Forum from June, 8th – 10th 2023, in Kaolack. The forum brings together international and Senegalese industry players, investors, technical experts, and public stakeholders. It provides a unique platform for networking and exploring new business opportunities in a growing sector. Read more
Connect & discover: East Africa Pharma and Biotech Conference
19.05.2023 - The upcoming East Africa Pharma and Biotech Conference in Kigali will strengthen the network among experts from industry, government, academia, civil society and development cooperation, creating a peer group and leveraging experiences for the continuous development of the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sector in the region. Read more
Call for climate projects: Application start on 1 June 2023
04.05.2023 - Proposals for projects with a climate impact can be submitted in seven thematic areas. These include renewable energies, energy efficiency, sustainable mobility, and organic agriculture. Applications for the category "Climate" can be submitted for projects in Côte d'Ivoire, Senegal, and Tunisia from 1 June 2023. Read more
Calls for Proposals announced for several countries
17.04.2023 - The Facility Investing for Employment will soon launch competition rounds in Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Rwanda, Senegal, and Tunisia. The Calls for Proposals are open to projects that have the potential to create a high number of jobs. There will be a special category “Climate” in three countries. Read more
Call for EoI: Private Sector Partnerships in Rwanda
14.04.2023 - If you are an international company aspiring to expand to Rwanda with an investment plan that will create jobs, we can assist you with you project. Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH has launched a Call for Expression of Interest (EoI) within the framework of Invest for Jobs. Read more
Call for Expression of Interest: Grant Opportunity
04.04.2023 - If you want to invest in Ethiopia but are facing specific obstacles, we can assist you with your project. To create good jobs in Ethiopia, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is now launching a Call for Expression of Interest (EoI) within the framework of the Special Initiative "Decent Work for a Just Transition". Read more
Annual Tech Job Fair hosts over 2,000 IT talents in Accra
31.03.2023 - The 2023 edition of the annual Tech Job Fair, held in Accra on February 22, brought together over 2,000 job-seeking graduates and 55 companies from the tech industry to exhibit and fill up job openings in the IT space in Ghana and abroad. Read more
Two Grant Agreements Signed in Egypt
16.03.2023 - Meet our two new partners: With our support, the Ghabbour Foundation for Development will invest in a training programme for the maintenance of electric vehicles and environmentally friendly painting techniques. Dara’s Ice Cream will increase its production and open 35 new ice cream parlours in several cities across the country. Read more
Rwanda’s growing Global Business Services Sector
01.03.2023 - In recent years, the Global Business Services (GBS) industry in Rwanda has experienced notable growth. Invest for Jobs, in partnership with Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator and the Rwanda Development Board (RDB), organised a conference highlighting Rwanda’s readiness and willingness to attract further GBS firms’ investments, creating good jobs in the sector. Read more
Starting Signal for a Professional Training Academy in Côte d’Ivoire
30.01.2023 - The consortium around the company Eranove successfully applied for a grant by the Facility Investing for Employment. The Facility is part of Invest for Jobs. On 26 January 2023, the grant contract for 5.17 million euros was signed in Abidjan. In three years, 14,000 people will attend the various training courses offered by the academy and more than 1,100 jobs are expected to be created. Read more
Nearshoring in Tunisia through Soft Landing takes off
18.01.2023 - Since its launch in June 2022, the Soft Landing initiative of Invest for Jobs in Tunisia has facilitated the arrival of 10 European and African IT companies in the country. In return, the companies committed to create over 100 high-quality tech jobs for Tunisians. Read more
New focus and name for the Special Initiative
11.01.2023 - To implement BMZ’s development-policy priority areas in the 20th legislative period and to address changing global challenges, the Special Initiative on Training and Job Creation will have a new name and focus. As of January 2023, it will be called Special Initiative "Decent Work for a Just Transition". Read more
Business Trip to Tunisia
21.11.2022 - The German Association for Small and Medium-sized Businesses (BVMW) organized a business trip to Tunisia for five German companies in the automotive sector from September 12-16, 2022. The trip took place in the framework of a cooperation with Invest for Jobs and the German Tunisian Chamber of Industry and Commerce. Read more
Call for Expression of Interest for Private Sector Partnerships
24.10.2022 - You are a Rwanda-based company – or one aspiring to expand to Rwanda – with an investment plan that will create jobs? Submit a project concept by 04 November 2022 to benefit from reaching a new market, new sourcing channels or better qualified staff. Successful applicants will be asked to submit a more detailed project proposal after this call for expression of interest. Read more
Product quality contributes to more resilient supply chains
24.10.2022 - At this year's Aid for Trade Global Review, the Alliance for Product Quality in Africa, together with the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), hosted a panel discussion around the issue of resilient supply chains. Read more
Webhelp sets up a new BPO location in Ghana
18.10.2022 - Invest for Jobs facilitated a successful Due Diligence in Accra, Ghana. Since, Ghana offers a promising business environment, the BPO-company Webhelp and its client, a major European airline, will expand their partnership and build a new location in the West African country. This has the potential to create good jobs on-site. Read more
Digital Learning for Sustainable Transformation
27.09.2022 - The Learning Experience Design (LXD) Academy has trained with the support of Invest for Jobs 110 Ethiopian digital professionals to acquire learning experience design skills. After three months of teachings, the training culminated in a Demo Day on July 29, 2022, where students presented prototypes of their self-designed applications. Read more
A new Call for Proposals will launch in November
13.09.2022 - The Facility Investing for Employment (IFE) offers co-financing grants for projects with a high job creation impact. On 21 November 2022, the Facility will launch a Regional Call for Proposals in Côte d'Ivoire, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Rwanda, Senegal, and Tunisia. Read more
DSAA welcomes its 15th company member: CCI Global
02.08.2022 - CCI Global is the newest member joining the Digital Skills Accelerator Africa e.V. (DSAA) and follows its initiative to drive employment in Africa by creating sustainable jobs across the continent. CCI is a global leader in Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and has over 15 years of experience in delivering consumer sales, services, and digital customer management strategies to leading brands in the UK, Australia, and Africa. Read more
Finale of the Smart Cities Innovation Programme
23.06.2022 - A total of 22 start-ups that focus on smart cities innovations showcased their achievements and investment readiness on 20 June 2022 during a virtual Demo Day. All start-ups had successfully completed the Smart Cities Innovation Programme – a nine-months-long accelerator programme supported by the German and Rwandan governments. Read more
Circular Economy: Call for Expression of Interest
20.06.2022 - You are a Rwanda-based company – or a company aspiring to expand to Rwanda – with an investment plan that will create jobs in the circular economy? Submit a project concept by 14.07.2022 to benefit from reaching a new market, new sourcing channels or better qualified staff. Successful applicants will be asked to submit a more detailed project proposal after this call for expression of interests. Read more
The Facility IFE supports Mas Metal in Tunesia
17.06.2022 - The company Polybat SA, together with Mas Metal and as part of a consortium, has succeeded in qualifying for a grant from the Facility Investing for Employment. The Facility is part of Invest for Jobs. Together with consortium partners, the company will manufacture aluminium profiles and fittings in Tunisia and market them regionally. Read more
Call for Applications for green SMEs in Ghana
14.06.2022 - Invest for Jobs is organising “Green SME Networking Festivals” from July 27-29 in Accra and August 17-19 in Kumasi to support green small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) towards the creation of green and decent jobs in Ghana. Apply now and enjoy networking opportunities, business games, pitch competitions, exhibitions and more. Read more
Rwanda at the 7th Outsourcing & Shared Services Germany Forum
09.06.2022 - Invest for Jobs accompanied the Rwanda Development Board and the Embassy of Rwanda in Germany to the 7th Outsourcing & Shared Services Germany Forum, where they jointly presented Rwanda as an emerging location for ICT and Business-Process-Outsourcing (BPO) services. Read more
Promoting Food Safety and Sustainable Agriculture in Ghana
02.06.2022 - This March, fifty-three experts have received training on organic and fairtrade certification standards for businesses in agriculture across Ghana. The training qualifies the participants to work as farm inspectors and lead auditors for local companies, thus making the Ghanaian firms in the agribusiness more competitive while creating jobs. Read more
Investing for Employment launches new Call for Proposals
01.06.2022 - The Facility Investing for Employment aims to support the creation of employment opportunities in Africa. It does so by offering co-financing grants for new investment projects with a high job creation impact. The Call for Proposals in Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Rwanda, Senegal, and Tunisia is open until 30 June 2022. Read more
Grant agreement signed with the Society for Family Health (SFH)
01.06.2022 - The latest grantee to receive funding from the Facility Investing for Employment (IFE) is an NGO from Rwanda. The Society for Family Health (SFH) will use the IFE grant to build 80 new Health Posts in 12 districts across the country. IFE is part of Invest for Jobs. Read more
Women in Business: Call for Expressions of Interest launched
06.04.2022 - Companies with investment projects that have the potential to facilitate women’s access to finance and access to employment, are invited to participate in this Call for Expressions of Interest. The Facility Investing for Employment (IFE) has launched an online survey that is open from 1 April to 15 May 2022. Read more
Regional Call for Proposals by the Facility Investing for Employment
28.03.2022 - The Facility Investing for Employment offers co-financing grants for projects with a high job creation impact. On 1 June 2022, the Facility will launch a regional Call for Proposals in Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Rwanda, Senegal, and Tunisia. Private companies and public entities can apply. Read more
Where next for Global Business Services?
25.03.2022 - To boost Rwanda’s global business services (GBS) sector, government, industry and investors participated in the GBS Conference to discuss Rwanda´s value proposition as a GBS destination. The conference was hosted by the Rwanda Development Board in partnership with Invest for Jobs and Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator. Read more
DSAA member company Zatec chooses Rwanda as their new location
18.02.2022 - The German start-up Zatec serves international clients on software development projects. They took a leap in 2021 and started their first training programme in Rwanda. Now, they established a new presence in the country to bridge the Rwandan and European markets. As a member company of the Digital Skills Accelerator Africa e. V. (DSAA), Zatec received support by Invest for Jobs. Read more
Online training on the new EU organic regulations
18.02.2022 - The Alliance for Product Quality in Africa as part of Invest for Jobs and the GIZ-project ‘Supporting Sustainability Aspects in the Implementation of EU Economic Partnership Agreements (NEW)’ are inviting agricultural advisors in Botswana, Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Lesotho, Madagascar, Morocco, Namibia, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa as well as in Tunisia to a three-day webinar series on the new EU organic regulations. Read more
EU-Africa Business Forum (EABF) 2022
09.02.2022 - The European Commission, the African Union Commission, as well as EU and African business organisations are co-organizing the 7th EU-Africa Business Forum (EABF22) which will mainly take place online. For three days, African and European political and business leaders from various sectors will be brought together to exchange on EU-African trade and investment opportunities. Within the event, Invest for Jobs hosts two interesting workshops about the textile and sustainable mobility sector. Read more
The benefits of the Ivorian textile sector
18.01.2022 - In its commitment to promote employment and the private sector in Côte d’Ivoire, the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, through Invest for Jobs and Business Scouts for Development, has financed the study “Textile, confection et mode en Côte d’Ivoire” to provide Ivorian and German/European companies with useful information on this promising sector. Read more
‘Special Cocktail and Culinary Safari’ celebrates milestones
14.12.2021 - A ‘Special Business Cocktail and Culinary Safari’ hosted by Invest for Jobs on 25th November in Accra forms part of a strategy to promote and strengthen private sector cooperation and highlighted the successes and constraints of the private sector in the light of development cooperation. Read more
Grant agreements signed with five companies in Tunisia
13.12.2021 - The successful applicants of the recent call for proposals in Tunisia come from sectors like food processing, construction, technology, and the chemical industry. Together, they will receive financial support of around 7 million euros for their job-creating investments by the facility Investing for Employment. The facility is part of Invest for Jobs. Read more
Investing for Employment launches Call for Proposals in Egypt
30.11.2021 - The facility Investing for Employment aims to support the creation of employment opportunities in Africa. It does so by offering co-financing grants for new investment projects with a high job creation impact. The facility officially launched its first call for proposals in Egypt on 30 November 2021. Read more
Smart Cities Innovation Programme hosts five-day bootcamp in Kigali
26.11.2021 - As part of the Smart Cities Innovation Programme (SCIP), 31 start-ups gather in Kigali, Rwanda, for a five-day bootcamp on 22-26 November 2021. The event is jointly hosted by the Rwandan Ministry of ICT and Innovation, Make-IT in Africa and Invest for Jobs. Read more
Digitalisation in Ghana: Call for Expressions of Interest launched
08.11.2021 - If your company or the public entity that you are representing is active in the field of digital transformation, or if you are planning to invest in it, you are invited to participate in this Call for Expressions of Interest. The online survey is open from 8 to 26 November 2021. Read more
The Facility Investing for Employment in Egypt
25.10.2021 - The facility Investing for Employment supports the Egyptian labour market by offering co-financing grants for projects with a high job creation impact. The facility will officially launch its first Call for Proposals on 30 November 2021. The focus is on Green Economy. Project proposals from other sectors are welcome. Read more
Webinar series on the new EU-organic regulation for companies in Africa
20.10.2021 - Coming into force by 1st January 2022, the new EU-organic regulation will entail substantial changes for producers in African countries. Affected companies and those who are generally interested in organic certification are invited to participate in a webinar series hosted by the GfRS between 25th of October and 12th of November 2021. Registration is open until Friday 22nd October. Read more
Bootcamp for promising start-ups from Ghana and Rwanda
12.10.2021 - After a first edition in 2020, a second batch of start-ups from Ghana and Rwanda have been selected by the African European Digital Venture Program (AEDV) of UnternehmerTUM, center for innovation at the Technical University of Munich. The teams will pitch their ideas in front of the Munich ecosystem during an online event on 19.11. Read more
Promoting African Start-ups for the Continent’s Urban Future
17.09.2021 - 31 start-ups adressing Cleantech & Smart Housing, Smart Mobility and Fintech for Affordability were selected to participate in the Smart Cities Innovation Programme. They will now receive training and tailor-made support to scale up their ideas and make Africa’s urban future more socially inclusive and green. Read more
New guide for young enterprises in Côte d'Ivoire
10.08.2021 - The primary role of any incubator and accelerator is to help developing companies to get through the survival phase by providing resources, access to experts, interaction with other entrepreneurs, and, perhaps most importantly, access to funding. This new guide in French language aims to increase the knowledge and facilitate information on the ecosystem of the incubators and accelerators for start-ups and SMEs in Côte d’Ivoire. Read more
Ghana: Call for Applications #2
30.07.2021 - Are you interested in developing your businesses’ financial skills through an innovative and interactive learning experience to boost your business? Do you want to access innovative, demand-oriented financial services and grow your business? If you answered yes and own or manage a growth-oriented company in Ghana, this training programme is for you. Deadline for applications is August 13, 2021. Read more
IT training participants graduate into internships
28.07.2021 - German startup and DSAA member company Zatec offered a three-month training course to ten young Rwandans seeking employment in information and communications technology (ICT). After completing their course, four of them have now started working for the company. Read more
Call for Expression of Interest (EoI) for Private Sector Partnerships with Rwandan Companies
15.07.2021 - You are a Rwanda-based company with an interest to invest in the country with a job-creating growth effect? Then we encourage your company to submit a project concept comprising both business and development cooperation objectives by August 6th. As our collaborating partner you could benefit from reaching a new market, new sourcing channels or better qualified staff. Successful applicants will subsequently be asked to submit more detailed project proposals. Read more
Review of the online discussion ‘Digitalisation as a driver for employment?’
18.06.2021 - How can jobs and apprenticeships be created in Africa’s digital service sector? How is the Special Initiative "Decent Work for a Just Transition" promoting the local digital economy? These and other questions were the focus of the online panel discussion ‘Digitalisation as a driver for employment?’ held by the German Africa Foundation (DAS) and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) on 20 May. Read more
NEEDLES FOR GIRLS
08.06.2021 - The ‘Network for Enterprise Development Learning through Sewing (NEEDLES) for Girls’ (N4G), officially launched with a “Career Day and Registration Event”. The Career Day marks the opening of the project, which aims to address the lack of qualified, well-trained workers in Ghana’s fashion and textile industries. Read more
Invitation online discussion on 20 May 2021
11.05.2021 - The German Africa Foundation and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) cordially invite you to the online discussion Digitalisation as a driver for employment? How the Special Initiative "Decent Work for a Just Transition" is generating employment in Africa through innovative approaches. The event will take place on the 20 May 2021 from 3:00 to 4:30 pm (CEST). Read more
« Investing for Employment » launches call for proposals in Rwanda
03.05.2021 - The Facility « Investing for Employment » aims to support the creation of employment opportunities in Africa. It does so by offering co-financing grants for new investment projects with a high job creation impact. The Facility officially launched its first call for proposals in Rwanda on 3 May 2021. Read more
Support for Sustainable Businesses in Ethiopia
28.04.2021 - The Good Business (TGB), launched in March 2021, is a COVID-19 response business development program that supports entrepreneurs in Ethiopia. TGB has started with two programs launching simultaneously in Ethiopia: a business development programme for start-ups and the TGB Evolver for small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs). So far 10 start-ups for TGB Accelerator and 8 SMEs for TGB Evolver have been selected. Read more
Tunisia – The hidden champion of Africa’s digital economy
26.04.2021 - 6.000 new engineers each year, 40.000 students in technical courses of study – 61 per cent female – and a powerful 4G network nationwide: Tunisia offers a powerful IT market, equipped with knowledgeable experts. These and other exciting developments were the topic of a virtual conference, held on April, 22, 2021 and organised by BMZ’s Special Initiative "Decent Work for a Just Transition", which also operates under the brand Invest for Jobs, to prepare European businesses for Tunisia’s diverse potentials and opportunities. Read more
Promoting investments in Ghana’s shea industry
07.04.2021 - 30,000 women are expected to benefit from a new two-year initiative of the Global Shea Alliance supported by Invest for Jobs. The objective is to improve the capacity of women shea collectors in Ghana, boost the profitability of the sector and promote investment in the shea value chain. Read more
The Facility « Investing for Employment » launches its first call for proposals in Ghana
01.04.2021 - The Facility « Investing for Employment » aims to support the creation of employment opportunities in Africa. It does so by offering co-financing grants for new investment projects with a high job creation impact. The Facility officially launched its first call for proposals in Ghana on 1 April 2021. Read more
The Outsourcing Destination Guide Rwanda is out now
31.03.2021 - According to the Rwanda Development Board, the business process outsourcing sector (BPO) is expected to become the fastest growing segment of the Rwandan economy. The German Outsourcing Association, supported by Invest for Jobs, has assessed the opportunities that the Rwandan market offers for businesses in the BPO and information and communications technology (ICT) sectors. Read more
Senegal: 1st official call for proposals of the Facility « Investing for Employment »
25.03.2021 - The Facility « Investing for Employment » aims to support the creation of decent employment opportunities in Africa. It does so by offering co-financing grants for new investment projects with a high job creation impact. The Facility officially launched its first call for proposals in Senegal on 25 March 2021. Read more
Ethiopian textile goods succeed European quality control
17.03.2021 - Three Ethiopian small and medium companies are getting marketing and fashion industry expert assistance to enter the European market through financial support from the Special Initiative "Decent Work for a Just Transition" under Sequa’s administration. Enzi footwear, Kabana leather and Shimena enterprise are the first batch of companies that are being promoted in the international business to business market. Read more
Training Trainers to set the tone for food security
12.03.2021 - 352 rice farmers, including 44 per cent females and 34 per cent youth, have been trained in good farming practices pertaining to field crop production and soil management. The training forms are part of the Development of Rice and Aquaculture Value Chain for Youth Empowerment (RAV Chain) Project in Ghana. Read more
The Facility « Investing for Employment » in Rwanda
12.03.2021 - The Facility « Investing for Employment » aims to support the creation of decent employment opportunities in Africa. It does so by offering co-financing grants for new investment projects with a high job creation impact. The Facility will officially launch its first call for proposals in Rwanda on Monday 3 May 2021 at 5 pm CET. Read more
Facemask Production for Job Preservation
26.02.2021 - The Covid-19 pandemic has caused a worldwide economic downturn. The Ethiopian garment and textile industry are also feeling the effects of this downturn with job losses and idle work. With a project for face mask production we are contributing to preserve jobs in the industry. Read more
Promoting investments and job-creating growth in Ghana
22.02.2021 - In December 2020 the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) and Invest for Jobs signed an agreement to mobilise investments and promote job-creating growth of enterprises. The cooperation between the two parties will address investment challenges reinforced by the pandemic. Read more
The Facility « Investing for Employment » in Senegal
19.02.2021 - The Facility « Investing for Employment » (IFE) aims to support the creation of decent employment opportunities in Africa. It does so by offering co-financing grants for new investment projects with a high job creation impact. IFE will officially launch its first call for proposals in Senegal on Thursday 25 March 2021. Read more
The Facility « Investing for Employment » in Ghana
19.02.2021 - The Facility « Investing for Employment » (IFE) aims to support the creation of decent employment opportunities in Africa. It does so by offering co-financing grants for new investment projects with a high job creation impact. IFE will officially launch its first call for proposals in Ghana on Thursday 1 April 2021. Read more
Bamboo Bed Production for Health Facilities Promotes Job Creation
14.01.2021 - The Special Initiative "Decent Work for a Just Transition" Creation supports the Ethiopian Ministry of Trade and Industry during the Corona pandemic in facilitating the manufacturing of 20.000 camp beds made from locally produced bamboo and quality cotton from Senegal. The first cotton delivery arrived in Ethiopia on Januar 12th 2021. The beds will be distributed to rural health stations to help address the expected surge of patients in these locations. Read more
Côte d’Ivoire: Launch of IFE first official call for proposals
30.11.2020 - The Facility « Investing for Employment » (IFE) aims to support the creation of decent employment opportunities in Africa. It does so by offering co-financing grants for new investment projects with a high job creation impact. IFE officially launched its first call for proposals in Côte d’Ivoire on Monday 30 November 2020. Read more
Tunisia: Launch of IFE first official call for proposals
30.11.2020 - The Facility « Investing for Employment » (IFE) aims to support the creation of decent employment opportunities in Africa. It does so by offering co-financing grants for new investment projects with a high job creation impact. IFE officially launched its first call for proposals in Tunisia on Monday 30 November 2020. Read more
Invest for Jobs signs Grant Agreement to Promote SMEs
16.11.2020 - Accra – Invest for Jobs and the National Board for Small Scale Industries (NBSSI) – an agency under Ghana’s Ministry of Trade and Industry – have signed a grant agreement to support Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) operating in Ghana. Read more
Equipment for female entrepreneurs
13.11.2020 - Three finalists of the “Project Pitch” competition of the third edition of the leadership and mentoring program for young women entrepreneurs, African Women of the Future Fellowship (AWF), received the official hand over of material goods on November 13, 2020 at the premises of the Special Initiative "Decent Work for a Just Transition" in Abidjan. The three young women received technical and professional equipment for a total amount of 7,000 euros. Read more
Social enterprises could create one million new jobs
11.11.2020 - A study conducted by Siemens Stiftung and commissioned by the Special Initiative "Decent Work for a Just Transition" predicts that social enterprises can provide up to one million new jobs in twelve African countries between 2020 and 2030. Read more
Masks: protection against the virus and job preservation
14.10.2020 - The United Nations fear that the corona pandemic could put one in two jobs in Africa at risk. Many industries and companies are struggling with a declining demand for their products and services due to corona-related restrictions. In Senegal, the Special Initiative "Decent Work for a Just Transition" is therefore helping to preserve jobs. Read more
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