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
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
Invest for Jobs and the telecommunications provider Orange established digital training centers labelled “Orange Digital Centers” in 14 countries. The centers offer a wide range of programmes, free and open to all, supporting youth and entrepreneurship, ranging from training to start-up support Read more
The Society for Familiy 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. Around 1,000 jobs are to be created in the health sector. 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 the Rwandan Ministry of Trade and Industry and the Rwandan Post with setting up the e-commerce platform www.rwandamart.rw, as well as an e-commerce service centre to enable over 900 small and medium-sized enterprises to sell goods and services online and create more than 1,000 jobs. 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
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
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
More and more international companies are discovering Tunisia as a reliable and close IT partner that scores with its highly trained talent and innovative strength. The Tech216 project brings companies together with IT talent in Tunisia. 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 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
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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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