The SME Support Facility supports Ethiopian small and medium-sized companies (SMEs) through technical and financial assistance to foster job creation and economic growth. Focusing on innovation, productivity, and competitiveness in local and international markets, it has created over 11.000 new good jobs. Read more
Bio Amandes is the only producer of shea butter in West Africa that is certified according to international organic and fair-trade standards. The company wants to increase production and create more jobs. With support of Invest for Jobs, it is investing in a new oil mill and a plant for refining the shea butter. Read more
The Farmers Resilient Package project in Ghana aims to offer farmers better job perspectives by leveraging untapped potential of the cashew, peanut and vegetable sectors. To do so, the project supports local farmers with implementing organic production methods and on the other hand, works on improving market linkages and addressing investment barriers such as meeting organic standards to mobilize more private capital in Ghanaian agriculture. Read more
Butajira Town lies at the base of the Zebidar massif in Central Ethiopia and has a population of approximately 50,000. To increase the attractiveness of the industrial zone, the municipality wants to build an illuminated asphalt road of 2.4 kilometres. The new road will reduce transport costs and travelling time and improve the safety of commuters. Read more
Through training and B2B exchange with German businesses, this project seeks to strengthen the capacities of 60 Ghanaian SMEs. The Readiness to compete in regional and international markets shall be improved and new jobs are going to be created. Read more
Despite its long tradition, the textile industry in Senegal has been in decline for decades. The company DOMITEXKA has taken over an aging textile factory and is planning to restart operations there. With modern machinery and a training programme, the factory should be able to produce high-quality textiles again. Read more
Despite the big potential, micro, small and medium-sized enterprises do not play an important role in Senegal’s economic development. Invest for Jobs works with Bureau de Mise à Niveau (BMN) to support around 50 Sengalese companies in improving business performance and access to high-value markets. Read more
Together with Invest for Jobs, DESTA PLC creates a local supplier for the Ethiopian garment industry. The new company under the name of Desta Accessory Unit (DAU) will comply with international social and environmental standards and will employ up to 1,500 people. The future employees will be trained in cooperation with the Butajira TVET centre. Read more
To preserve jobs amidst the Covid-19 pandemic, Invest for Jobs supported the garment manufacturer New Kigali Designers and Outfitters (NKDO) in adapting its production to accommodate the manufacturing of personal protective equipment such as face masks and coveralls. As a result, NKDO preserved 155 jobs and created 87 anew. Read more
TAMA is a vocational training academy founded by the Tunisian Automotive Association (TAA) and supported by Bildungswerk der Bayerischen Wirtschaft (bbw) and Invest for Jobs. It aims to strengthen the competitiveness of the automotive sector through further training of middle management. At the end of 2022, the training programmes of the TAMA were handed over from bbw to the TAA. This will ensure the continued existence of the academy and long-term support for the entire automotive industry. Read more
The Atos Campus Programme provides Morocco’s digital talent with training and personal development to create more and better employment opportunities. The project is supported by Invest for Jobs and part of the activities of the DSAA, an association of companies in the digital services sector. Read more
Egypt’s population is growing and especially young people are struggling to find a decent job. A new Invest for Jobs project aims to foster youth employment by offering trainings tailormade for the needs of employers. It covers a variety of sectors and is based on a detailed needs analysis. Read more
The NGO Solid' Africa is setting up a training institute for kitchen staff in Kigali. Around 400 people a year are expected to complete the various courses. The graduates should then find a job in Rwanda's growing catering industry. Read more
La Laiterie du Berger supplies fresh dairy products to a network of more than 18,000 retailers in Senegal. The milk comes from livestock farmers in the north of the country. The company wants to expand and is building a new logistics centre in Sandiara to satisfy the constantly growing demand for dairy products from Senegal’s population. Read more
With support from Invest for Jobs, the Automotive Industry Training Institute (IFMIA) in Kenitra has set up new courses in material handling, plastic injection moulding and automation in order to enhance young people’s qualifications and respond to the growing demand from Morocco’s automotive manufacturers and suppliers for qualified workers. Read more
Africa FAN creates business and employment opportunities by linking up international fashion brands and retailers with emerging textile and apparel (T&A) production hubs in Côte d'Ivoire, Ethiopia, Ghana, Morocco, and Senegal. In addition to matchmaking services, Africa FAN provides these brands and retailers with support on scouting and sourcing from T&A producers in these countries. Read more
Invest for Jobs supported EarthEnable from December 2021 until June 2024 in empowering people with a low level of formal education, women, and youth to enter the rural construction sector. The company’s training and coaching programmes in masonry and business management enabled disadvantaged people to start their own construction business or secure jobs in the industry. Read more
Ghana imports a large part of the poultry products consumed in the country. This puts domestic breeders under strong competitive pressure. It is mainly the purchase of fodder that is driving up their costs. With this investment project, the poultry farmers' association will increase the production of local maize feed. This will create jobs and make the country less dependent on imports. Read more
With the support of Invest for Jobs, the company AUG Pharma is building a sterile production line for medicines in Cairo. This will create jobs and reduce Egypt's dependence on imported medicines and food supplements. Read more
Invest for Jobs is collaborating with Centrika, a Rwandan Fintech company, to implement a cashless Electronic Fare Collection System. By training unemployed youth and appointing them as dedicated service representatives, Centrika aims to roll out a fare collection system that will improve the agents’ lives and contribute to a cashless economy within Rwanda. Read more
Invest for Jobs supports the African Evangelistic Enterprise (AEE) in mobilising Rwandan smallholder farmers to join a farmer cooperative and build their capacity to grow high-quality chillies for regional and international export markets. Trained chilli farmers benefit from higher incomes and create jobs on their farms for Rwanda’s growing rural population. Read more
Around 1,800 war and climate refugees live in the Baraka district of Dakar. The German YOU Foundation is carrying out various projects there, such as the construction of hygienic housing, to improve the quality of life of families living in the district. Invest for Jobs supports the project in the form of a broad-based training programme. Read more
Invest for Jobs and BVMW, the German Association for Small and Medium Sized Enterprises, formed a Task Force to support German companies with their market entry to Rwanda, promoting Rwanda as an attractive investment location and supporting job creation. Read more
The Competence Center on Automation (CCoA), supported by Invest for Jobs, aims to promote the transfer of Industry 4.0 expertise between Moroccan and German companies and train the specialists needed by Morocco’s agro-industrial, agricultural and automotive sectors. Read more
Invest for Jobs supported the creation of two cooperatives in Morocco to improve the supply of recoverable scrap metal to recycling companies. The project is also improving the working conditions of collectors, who generally have low, informal and irregular incomes. Read more
Invest for Jobs supported the German company Schnell Media in cooperation with the Rwandan ICT Innovation Center in training qualified professionals for its Rwandan branch and the local ICT sector. To this end, a vocational training programme in digital image processing has been developed. Read more
80 kilos of rice are consumed per capita in Senegal every year. But the Senegalese rice sector faces some difficulties, which means that rice is mainly imported from abroad. Invest for Jobs supports the development of rice cultivation with a project that simultaneously aims to combat youth unemployment in the country. Read more
The Task Force on Senegal set up by Invest for Jobs and BVMW (German Confederation of Small and Medium Sized Enterprises) aims to promote economic cooperation between German SMEs and Senegalese companies. Read more
In order to unlock their potential and create jobs, the African Women of the Future (AWF) program educates young women in entrepreneurship with the support of Invest for Jobs. Read more
Demand for ice cream is growing in Egypt. Our partner company makes ice cream and other desserts from local ingredients and has been growing steadily. By investing in new machines, storage facilities and refrigerated trucks it wants to increase sales and create new jobs. Read more
To make small and medium-sized companies in Senegal more resilient, Invest for Jobs supports the local agency for the development and mentoring of small and medium-sized companies in a training and coaching programme for managing directors. Read more
The water supply in the Tema Export Processing Zone in Ghana frequently reaches its limits. This is mainly because it has insufficient storage capacity. At peak times, the water must be rationed. The Ghana Free Zones Authority wants to make the industrial park more attractive for companies and is now investing in the water infrastructure. Read more
The Global Shea Alliance (GSA) and private sector partners team up to Improve the Capacity of Women Shea Collectors in Ghana and boost the profitability of the sector. The result is a project in which women benefit from training and better working conditions, and investment barriers for European and local companies are being removed. Read more
Invest for Jobs supported the Local Administrative Entities Development Agency in Rwanda to provide matching grants and complementary trainings to innovative business partnerships. Originally intended to help companies stay in business and preserve jobs after Covid-19, the grants also supported them to grow and create new jobs in rural areas. Read more
Supported by Invest for Jobs, the Women in Fashion association has established the Dakar Design Hub in Senegal. Plans call for the new training and textile design centre to train around 300 young people and create 200 new jobs by 2024. Read more
In Ethiopia, the demand for commercial vehicles is growing. The economy as well as the population are growing strongly, but the country still has no significant car manufacturers. This is set to change: Invest for Jobs supports a consortium that will build an assembly line for busses and plans to operate its own bus fleet. Read more
Invest for Jobs supports companies such as Karongi Tea Factory with their quality certification and quality management. This allows them to supply European importers such as Germany's largest retailer in the tea sector, TeeGschwendner, with tea of the highest quality. Read more
Invest for Jobs supports the Rwandan Ministry of Trade and Industry with setting up a one-stop shop and online marketplace to enable over 600 small and medium-sized enterprises sell goods and services online at minimum upfront costs. Read more
While companies in Africa are looking for IT talents, many university graduates struggle with finding jobs because they lack practical experience. This is where the cooperation with SAP within the framework of the "SAP Young Professionals Program" came in: practical training was offered in ten African countries. Read more
The telecommunications provider Orange establishes Orange Digital Centers in 14 countries with support of German development cooperation. The centers offer a wide range of programmes, free and open to all, supporting youth and entrepreneurship, ranging from training to start-up support and investment in these. Read more
Access to skilled workers is essential for a successful digital transformation, but often challenging for European companies. At the same time, Tunisia is turning into the IT hub of the entire region and has an outstanding talent pool in the IT sector. The Tech216 initiative brings companies and IT talents in Tunisia together. Read more
A new training academy was set up to qualify staff for the building and modernisation of the infrastructure in Côte d’Ivoire and other African countries. In addition to sound technical training, knowledge of digital business processes and marketing will also be taught. One of the objectives is to contribute to a successful energy transition. Read more
Baskets, musical instruments, and other handicraft items from Ghana are traditionally handmade and have the potential to create more jobs in rural areas. Invest for Jobs supports Geolicrafts in establishing a training centre for handicrafts to increase the number of skilled workers in this sector. The company’s sales strategy focuses primarily on exporting high-quality products to the European market. Read more
The University of Technology and Arts of Byumba is building a Centre of Excellence for Agriculture and Gastronomy in the Rwandan district of Gicumbi with the support of Invest for Jobs. The centre will offer trainings for young adults and will have its own farm and dairy factory. Read more
The successful Zarzis Industrial Park will expand and build a modern technology centre to attract companies from the tech sector. Young companies will have access to a modern infrastructure and will be supported by funding programmes. This should lead to the creation of more than 500 jobs. Read more
Survivors of gender-based violence in Rwanda are often economically dependent on their perpetrator. With support of Invest for Jobs, the non-profit organisation Health Poverty Action provided empowerment through training opportunities. It equipped participants with the necessary skills for employment within the country’s largest tea companies. Read more
The Global Business Services (GBS) Growth Initiative demonstrates the impact of collaboration between government, private sector, and development partners in accelerating Rwanda's GBS sector growth. The initiative ensures Rwanda's global competitiveness by promoting investment, advocating for the industry, and developing talent. Read more
Cotton is one of the most important export products for the Senegalese agricultural industry. However, the country currently produces only 20 per cent within its means. Invest for Jobs supports the revitalisation of the Senegalese textile sector, which is expected to create 950 new jobs and more. Read more
Ethiopia offers good investment conditions for textile companies and is well connected to several export markets. Ibercotton S.A. wants to make use of this competitive advantage. With support from Invest for Jobs, the company invests in new machinery and in the training of its employees. This will lead to a significant number of new jobs. Read more
Senegal is the largest salt producer in West Africa, yet poor quality means that the country continues to import salt from abroad. Invest for Jobs is supporting the development of the salt sector by implementing a project that is also set to create 500 new jobs. Read more
Despite having a university degree, young people in Ghana often lack practical skills that are urgently needed in companies. To close this gap, the PartnerAfrica project digicap.gh has developed practical qualification measures in the information and communication technology (ICT) sector. Read more
With the support of Invest for Jobs, Janiya Investments is building a textile factory in Rwanda to produce its own fabrics. They will be used to make garments that will then be sold in Rwanda and neighbouring countries. Many of the new jobs are for women. Read more
The Centre for Management and Rural Economy (CGER) is the only management consultancy and accountancy network specialising in the rural sector in Senegal. Supported by Invest for Jobs, it is working to improve its existing services and developing new offerings with a view to growing its client portfolio. Benefiting from better support, clients will be able to invest and recruit more workers. Read more
A textile factory in northern Ghana will create jobs in a structurally weak region. Two companies from Accra want to manufacture high-quality garments here and sell them to international customers. Invest for Jobs is supporting the project financially. Read more
The outsourcing of customer relations and IT services to Senegal has grown strongly over recent years. Many young people and women find employment here. To create even more jobs for young people, Invest for Jobs supports the call centre Way2Call in training skilled personnel. Read more
A lack of skilled workers is slowing down the transition to renewable energies in Senegal. With the support of Invest for Jobs, ENERGECO is investing in education and training and, together with partner universities, will offer a study programme for future technicians. The aim is to create new jobs and reduce the dependence on fossil fuels. Read more
In partnership with the European Union Invest for Job supports a vocational training programme in Côte d’Ivoire. It provides training opportunities for young Ivorians within the industrial mechanics and emerging information and communication technologies (ICT) sectors to improve their employability. Read more
Invest for Jobs supported nine agricultural cooperatives involved in Rwanda’s garlic production with the aim to increase the entrepreneurship and business skills of smallholder farmers, thereby improving their income. 3,875 people participated in the training programme. Read more
Several tens of thousands of homeless people live in Ethiopia’s capital Addis Ababa. With support of Invest for Jobs the Wendem Kalid Foundation conducts an employability training to over 100 homeless persons. Afterwards, they will be placed in jobs or start their own business. Read more
More than 60 per cent of the working population in Senegal are employed in the agricultural sector, which has been hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. Invest for Jobs has been providing support to an agricultural producers’ cooperative with 1,900 members during the pandemic in order to safeguard employment, create new jobs and keep production operations going. Read more
A vocational training centre with a modern range of courses is being built in Egypt. The Ta'heal International Academy with 26 classrooms and several in-house workshops is designed to prepare its graduates for the demands of the labour market. The Academy works closely with potential employers. Read more
An Invest for Jobs support programme is providing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Ghana and Senegal with rapid, needs-based assistance to unleash their entrepreneurial power, promoting growth and above all employment. Read more
Electrical Safety in Ghana has become a focus for both domestic and industrial applications. The company Process and Plant Automation is now starting the local production of switchgear cabinets and will train electricians to configure them properly. Read more
The Hawassa Industrial Park lies south of Addis Ababa. It is a centrepiece of Ethiopia’s industrial development strategy. But its attractiveness suffers from a lack of affordable housing in the area. With the support from Invest for Jobs, two investors want to build accommodation for up to 6,500 workers. Read more
Invest for Jobs supported the Ethiopian enterprise Mela for Her with training courses on how to produce and sell reusable sanitary pads. A total of 58 good jobs were created in Addis Ababa and rural Ethiopia, particularly for women and low-income groups. Read more
The Society for Familiy Health is building 100 new Health Posts in several Districts of Rwanda. These facilities offer important medical services like vaccinations, medical check-ups, and curative outpatient care. Around 1,300 jobs are to be created in the health sector. Read more
Digital Skills Accelerator Africa (DSAA) is an independent non-profit association that supports German, European and international firms in the digital sector in expanding business opportunities and personnel capacities in Africa. Member organisations offer training and the prospect of employment to people in partner countries. Read more
Ethiopian SMEs face major financial hurdles—fewer than 1% have bank loans, and many rely on personal savings. Foreign investment is also scarce. To tackle these challenges, the SME Support Facility, implemented by Invest for Jobs, empowers over 300 SMEs with financial literacy, technical training, and financial services. Read more
The Manager Business Unit (MBU) programme provides young graduates who are looking for a job with an adequate training to facilitate their professional integration. The purpose is to enable them to obtain a sustainable job and a decent income while meeting the needs of companies looking for talent. Read more
ChipChip, an e-commerce platform launched in cooperation with Invest for Jobs in Ethiopia, offers a unique "social buying" model. It directly connects farmers with consumers. Since its launch in October 2023, ChipChip has accomplished over 1,000 orders daily, created around 80 good jobs and will establish 400 good jobs until June 2025. Read more
Invest for Jobs supported the Rwandan company Sosoma Industries Ltd. to enhance its maize supply chain and flour processing plant. These improvements helped to preserve jobs, increase local income and ensure food security during the Covid-19 pandemic Read more
Shifting from subsistence farming to commercial agriculture holds great potential to create more and better jobs, especially for women, in Rwanda. Invest for Jobs thus supports IDH – The Sustainable Trade Initiative in fostering the production and exports of Rwandan horticulture companies, cooperatives and farmers. Read more
A market for electric cars is developing in Egypt. The new drive technology is leading to a changed job profile for car mechanics. In addition, modern painting techniques can reduce environmental pollution. Invest for Jobs supports the Ghabbour Foundation in setting up a matching training programme. Read more
To create good jobs in Ethiopia's digital economy, Invest for Jobs strengthens e-commerce and e-services SMEs by enhancing their capacity and providing skills training. With a focus on digital transformation, market access, and certification, the initiative aims to boost competitiveness and foster sustainable growth. Read more
With support of Invest for Jobs, CE3M, an association of Moroccan companies and institutions, has established a prototyping platform enabling companies in Morocco’s electronics industry to innovate cost-effectively in order to promote their growth and, consequently, their ability to create new good jobs. Read more
The garment company Pink Mango Asantii partnered with Invest for Jobs to establish a training centre offering high-quality on-the-job training for Rwandan garment workers. The goal is to position Rwanda as a competitive destination for the production of premium fashion, thus creating more and better jobs especially for women and youths. Read more
Mediterranean Feed Industry (MFI) is a Tunisian producer of calcium phosphate, a mineral ingredient in animal feed that is in demand internationally. As part of an investment project, the company will expand its production, diversify its product range, and use green energy sources in the process. Read more
Egypt is facing major challenges in the energy transition. Invest for Jobs supports the local production of solar collectors – this will reduce costs, provide sustainable energy, and create local know-how and jobs in a growing sector. The devices focus the sunlight and use it to generate electricity or thermal energy from it. Read more
The Smart Cities Innovation Programme (SCIP) supports young African start-ups offering smart city solutions in the face of advancing urbanisation. The programme helps them in building sustainable innovation ecosystems through intensive training and individual coaching. This creates new jobs and advances the country’s digital transformation. Read more
Companies in the Tunisian ICT sector are attractive employers for young people with a good education. But in many regions, there are no corresponding educational institutions or vocational schools. To make better use of the sector's potential, three new training centres will be built outside Tunis. Read more
Invest for Jobs, in partnership with the private investment fund Comoé Capital, helps create jobs by supporting trainings for young people in professional sewing and the expansion of the Ivorian fashion house Tropic 105. Read more
In Senegal, some 50 per cent of working-age people live in rural areas. Yet the rural unemployment rate is over 60 per cent. To create more jobs, especially for women and young people in rural areas, and to establish value chains in Senegal, Invest for Jobs supports Mburu, a local bakery brand. Read more
High transport costs and rising wages in Asia have made Tunisia an attractive location for the footwear and clothing industry. The company SOPROTIC wants to capitalise on this dynamic and is investing in the construction of a new shoe factory, which is to be certified in accordance with international social and environmental standards. Read more
Despite strong competition from Asia, Ghana offers good conditions for the production and export of garments. With support from Invest for Jobs, DTRT Apparel is investing in the modernisation of its sewing factory in Accra and will soon also produce and process its own fabrics. This creates urgently needed jobs. Read more
Very little plastic waste is recycled in Ghana, while the consumption of plastic products is increasing rapidly due to population growth and increasing levels of prosperity. By supporting the local company Tidyup, Invest for Jobs is helping to create employment in the formal sector and to strengthen the recycling economy in Ghana. Read more
With support from Invest for Jobs, Green Chip 4.0 trains early school leavers from Casablanca in computer maintenance so that they can refurbish obsolete electronic equipment. The refurbished equipment is then offered to people with limited means. Read more
Invest for Jobs supports the "Ethiopian Fashion Community", an association of small and medium-sized enterprises in the textile industry. With the help of marketing experts, their fair and locally produced products are to enter the international market. Read more
Côte d'Ivoire is the number one producer of rubber in Africa. To also move further processing steps to the country, only processed rubber will soon be exported. With the support of Invest for Jobs, the company Prime Prestige is building a processing plant in Diapé – creating 233 good jobs. Read more
With the support by Invest for Jobs, a consortium around the Tunisian company Polybat SA wats to invest in the production and marketing of aluminium profiles. Their new approach focuses on local production and close cooperation with other market actors. They want to convince end consumers with high-quality products from domestic production. Read more
This project in Côte d’Ivoire aims to support women and youth from rural areas in becoming entrepreneurs. They are empowered to join village savings and loan associations, thereby stimulating rural development. 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.
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