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
Invest for Jobs supports the Rwandan company Sosoma Industries Ltd. to enhance their maize supply chain and flour processing plant. These improvements help create and preserve jobs, increase local income and ensure food security during the Covid-19 pandemic 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
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
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, in cooperation with universities and the private sector, has developed practical qualification measures in the ICT sector. 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
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, in partnership with the Government of Rwanda, supports the park operator PEZ in the Kigali Special Economic Zone to develop market- and demand-driven services for companies. We help to improve the corporate ecosystem in the industry park to increase competitiveness, attract investment and create jobs. 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
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 Ethiopia, Côte d'Ivoire, 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
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
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
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
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
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
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 supports EarthEnable in empowering women, youth, and people with a low level of formal education to enter the rural construction sector. The company's training and coaching programmes in masonry and business management enable disadvantaged people to start their own construction businesses or secure jobs. 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The cultivation of dates is one of the most important economic sectors in the southwestern part of Tunisia. The Tunisian company Vacpa Boudjebel exports them to Europe and is now investing in facilities for sorting and processing. This will create around 600 new jobs - most of them for women. 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 African Centre for Innovation in Agri-Food and Cosmetics (CAIAC), which is open to Moroccan and other African companies, seeks to promote research and development (R&D) for new high-value-added agri-food and cosmetics products. The aim of the Centre, which is supported by Invest for Jobs, is to contribute to creating permanent jobs in these industries. 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
The company Tunisie Farine wants to modernise its production facilities, build a training centre for aspiring bakers, and introduce a new brand for traditionally produced baked goods. In this way, the company will remain competitive and new jobs can be created inside and outside the company. Read more
Invest for Jobs supports the German company Schnell Media in training qualified professionals for its Rwandan branch and the local ICT sector. To this end, a vocational training programme in digital image processing is being developed. By the beginning of 2023, 200 people will be trained in Rwanda and at least 100 new jobs will be created. 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" comes in: practical training is now being offered in ten African countries. Read more
Digital Skills Accelerator Africa e.V. (DSAA) supports European companies in the digital sector in developing business in Africa by building capacity. At the same time, it enables young people to take part in practical training that opens up new job prospects. 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The Society for Family Health is building 80 new Health Posts in several Districts of Rwanda. These facilities offer important medical services like vaccinations, medical check-ups, and curative outpatient care. More than 1,000 jobs are to be created in the health sector. Read more
The Tunisian company Novarino is entering into the production of ready-made meals and will produce dietary fibres that can be used as additives in the production of food. Jobs are to be created and local value chains strengthened. 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
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
Invest for Jobs supports IDH - the Sustainable Trade Initiative in training Rwandan enterprises and farmer cooperatives active in horticulture value chains to become export ready. Local agribusinesses and smallholder farmers are empowered to tap into global export markets and grow their businesses, thus creating good jobs - especially for women and the country's poorer rural population. 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. Read more
The Farmers Resilient Package project in Ghana aims to offer struggling 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
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
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
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
Invest for Jobs supports the Local Administrative Entities Development Agency in providing matching grants and complementary trainings to innovative business partnerships in eight Rwandan districts. This enables companies to grow as well as to create and preserve jobs – especially for the country’s poorer rural population. 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
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
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
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