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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 to enhance young people’s qualifications and respond to the growing demand from Morocco’s automotive manufacturers and suppliers for qualified workers. 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
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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 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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