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IFE signs two grant agreements in Morocco
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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
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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
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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
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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!
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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

Submit your project idea for develoPPP
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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

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Supporting Startups and SMEs Grow in Egypt
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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

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Challenge Fund 2024: Launch of Support for Companies
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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
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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

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Dortmund will procure sustainable Workwear Made in Ghana
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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
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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
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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

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Boosting E-Mobility Jobs through Trainings in Rwanda
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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
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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

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IFE portfolio in MENA region grows
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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
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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
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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

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Boosting E-Mobility Jobs in Ghana, Rwanda and Morocco
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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

Five New IFE Grantees
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Five New IFE Grantees

04.06.2024 - Textile manufacturers, a hospital, an agricultural business and an industrial park: several new projects in Ethiopia, Ghana and Rwanda have been selected for a grant by the Facility Investing for Employment (IFE) between March and May 2024. Read more

New funding opportunities in Morocco
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New funding opportunities in Morocco

04.06.2024 - On May 16, 2024, an information session was held in Casablanca, Morocco, focusing on two new project calls launched by Invest for Jobs. Both aim at supporting sustainable employment and access to social protection. Read more

Great potential for jobs in Africa’s menstrual hygiene sector
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Great potential for jobs in Africa’s menstrual hygiene sector

28.05.2024 - A study commissioned by Invest for Jobs shows that there are considerable opportunities to create jobs and attract investors in the menstrual hygiene sector. Read more

IFE launches Calls for Proposals in four countries
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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

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Empowering Female Talents in Construction
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Empowering Female Talents in Construction

07.05.2024 - Aimed at bridging the skills gap and gender disparity in the construction sector, the ‘Female Talents in Construction’ project seeks to equip 250 graduates, with a focus on women, and place at least 150 of them in good jobs. Read more

Calls for Proposals announced for several countries
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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

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Meet us at the Zukunftstag Mittelstand
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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
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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

IFE signs three new grant agreements
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IFE signs three new grant agreements

28.11.2023 - The successful applicants come from the sectors industry, education, and fashion. As part of Invest for Jobs, the Facility Investing for Employment (IFE) co-finances more than 6 million euros for their job-creating investments. Read more

Mobility-as-a-Service in Rwanda
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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
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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
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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
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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

Morocco’s Technology Innovation Centre to open its doors
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Morocco’s Technology Innovation Centre to open its doors

25.07.2023 - Located in Kenitra, 35 kilometres from the Moroccan capital of Rabat, a new Technology Innovation Centre started operations on 24 July 2023. It will deliver training on state-of-the-art welding technologies. Read more

Sustainable Finance Trainings for the Banking Ecosystem
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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
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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
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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

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Sustainable Industrial Areas (SIA) Conference in Cairo
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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
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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

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IFE has launched a Call for Proposals in Morocco
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IFE has launched a Call for Proposals in Morocco

01.06.2023 - The first Call for Proposals by the Facility Investing for Employment (IFE) in Morocco is open from 1 June to 7 July 2023. It is open to all sectors of the economy. Read more

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First Salt Industry Business Forum in Senegal
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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
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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
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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

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Calls for Proposals announced for several countries
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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

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Call for EoI: Private Sector Partnerships in Rwanda
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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
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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

Call for Proposals announced for Morocco
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Call for Proposals announced for Morocco

03.04.2023 - The Facility Investing for Employment offers co-financing grants for projects that have the potential to create a high number of jobs. Its first competition round for Morocco has been announced. Read more

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Annual Tech Job Fair hosts over 2,000 IT talents in Accra
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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

IFE launches Call for Proposals in seven countries
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IFE launches Call for Proposals in seven countries

21.11.2022 - The Facility Investing for Employment has launched a Call for Proposals in Egypt, Ethiopia, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Rwanda, Senegal, and Tunisia Read more

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“Women in Business”. IFE launches Call for Proposals in Egypt
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“Women in Business”. IFE launches Call for Proposals in Egypt

11.11.2022 - The Facility Investing for Employment has launched a Call for Proposals in Egypt with a focus on “Women in Business”. Read more

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Call for Expression of Interest for Private Sector Partnerships
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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
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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
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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

Call for Proposals on “Women in Business”
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Call for Proposals on “Women in Business”

29.09.2022 - The Facility Investing for Employment announces a thematic Call for Proposals in Egypt. It will launch on 14 November 2022. Read more

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Digital Learning for Sustainable Transformation
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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
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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

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DSAA welcomes its 15th company member: CCI Global
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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

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Grant agreement signed with the Society for Family Health (SFH)
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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
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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

9th World Water Forum in Senegal
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9th World Water Forum in Senegal

06.04.2022 - The 9th World Water Forum, Dakar 2022, took place in Senegal from 21 to 26 March. Germany was among those represented at the event with a joint stand hosting German private sector and development cooperation actors. Read more

Regional Call for Proposals by the Facility Investing for Employment
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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

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Where next for Global Business Services?
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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‘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
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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
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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

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Smart Cities Innovation Programme hosts five-day bootcamp in Kigali
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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
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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
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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

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Webinar series on the new EU-organic regulation for companies in Africa
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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
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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
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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
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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

The ideal time to invest in Côte d'Ivoire is now
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The ideal time to invest in Côte d'Ivoire is now

10.08.2021 - The new Investor’s Guide aims to help German, European and African companies to better understand the Ivorian market and to properly utilize the country’s various investment support mechanisms. Read more

Ghana: Call for Applications #2
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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
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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

Ghana: Call for Applications #1
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Ghana: Call for Applications #1

16.07.2021 - In Ghana, COGNOS International is starting the next round of the SME Training and Exchange Programme for wood-processing or furniture production companies. Apply now if you want to maximize the productivity and competitiveness of your business. Read more

Call for Expression of Interest (EoI) for Private Sector Partnerships with Rwandan Companies
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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?’
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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

Launch of the Digital Skills Recruitment Dashboard
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Launch of the Digital Skills Recruitment Dashboard

14.06.2021 - A new and impactful online platform has launched to equip young African students with a repository to digitally house their credentials whilst directly connecting them to potential employers. Read more

NEEDLES FOR GIRLS
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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
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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
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« 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

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Support for Sustainable Businesses in Ethiopia
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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
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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

Smart Cities Innovation Programme launches call for applications
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Smart Cities Innovation Programme launches call for applications

13.04.2021 - 30 African tech start-ups in the fields of smart mobility, smart housing and fintech are invited to join an accelerator that helps them shape African cities of tomorrow. Read more

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Promoting investments in Ghana’s shea industry
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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
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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

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The Outsourcing Destination Guide Rwanda is out now
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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 »
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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

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Ethiopian textile goods succeed European quality control
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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

Protection of jobs affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in Morocco
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Protection of jobs affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in Morocco

17.12.2020 - The facility « Investing for Employment » GmbH (IFE) allocates a grant of €6.68m (72.92m Dirhams) to Morocco to sustain jobs in the private sector, which are affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more

Refresher trainings in Rwanda’s hospitality sector
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Refresher trainings in Rwanda’s hospitality sector

04.12.2020 - Invest for Jobs and the Rwandan Chamber of Tourism have conducted a first training for 240 employees in the pandemic-struck hospitality sector. Over the next few months, 720 more participants will follow. Read more

Côte d’Ivoire: Launch of IFE first official call for proposals
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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

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Tunisia: Launch of IFE first official call for proposals
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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

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Invest for Jobs signs Grant Agreement to Promote SMEs
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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
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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
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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
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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

Support for African start-ups
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Support for African start-ups

25.09.2020 - First winners of the African European Digital Venture Program (AEDV) have been announced! UnternehmerTUM and the Special Initiative "Decent Work for a Just Transition" support start-ups in Ghana and Tunisia. Read more

A milestone for more investments and jobs in Ghana
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A milestone for more investments and jobs in Ghana

03.08.2020 - The Special Initiative "Decent Work for a Just Transition" and the Delegation of German Industry and Commerce sign first contract in Ghana. Read more

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Under the Invest for Jobs brand, the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) has put together a package of measures to support German, European and African companies in investment activities that have a high impact on employment in Africa. The Special Initiative "Decent Work for a Just Transition" – the official title – offers comprehensive advice, contacts and financial support to overcome investment barriers. The development objective is to work together with companies to create up to 100,000 good jobs and to improve working conditions and social protection in its African partner countries.

Partner countries: Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Morocco, Rwanda, Senegal and Tunisia.

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