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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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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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