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United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)
Source: United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) |

Vocational skills training gives Tambura youth hope of employment and incomes

Those who finished the training also received start-up kits suitable for their different specializations

Excitement was in the air among the youth in Tambura when they recently, after three months of concerted efforts, finished a livelihood skills training. They are now able to make good use of their new know-how of tailoring, cosmetology and other beauty salon services to improve the quality of life…

Orange Middle East and Africa
Source: Orange Middle East and Africa |

Orange Middle East and Africa and the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) sign a strategic partnership to strengthen employability and promote the creation of micro-enterprises

This initiative is part of the mission of Orange Digital Center to promote digital inclusion and support the development of digital skills for employment, especially among youth and women

Orange Middle East and Africa (www.Orange.com), in partnership with the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), announce the launch of the "Master Repair" project, an ambitious initiative aimed at enhancing youth employability and promoting the creation of micro-enterprises in the fields of electronic repair and sustainable technologies. This project, a…

Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Republic of Zambia
Source: Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Republic of Zambia |

Ambassador Han Jing Attends Job Exposition of Confucius Institute at University of Zambia (UNZA)

The Zambian side is willing to continue learning from China’s advanced development experience, working together to support youth development and promote economic growth

On October 23, Ambassador Han Jing attended the job exposition hosted by the Confucius Institute at the University of Zambia and organized by the Association of Chinese Corporations in Zambia, the Chinese Chamber of Commerce in Zambia, and the Zambia Chinese Association, with the attendance of Mr. Joel Kamoko, Permanent Secretary…

African Union (AU)
Source: African Union (AU) |

Africa Skills Week 2024 Concludes with Bold Call for Institutionalization and Youth Empowerment in Skills Development

Themed “Skills and jobs for the 21st century: quality skills development for sustainable employability in Africa,” the conference aligned with the African Union's Year of Education 2024

Africa Skills Week (ASW) 2024, held in Accra from October 14 to 18, drew to a triumphant close with a bold call to institutionalize the event as a biennial gathering aimed at promoting dialogue, experience sharing, and collaboration on skills development and employment in Africa. Themed “Skills and jobs for…

African Development Bank Group (AfDB)
Source: African Development Bank Group (AfDB) |

Nigeria: African Development Bank Approves $100 Million to Support Youth and Women-led Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME)

Approval kickstarts rollout of Youth Entrepreneurship Investment Bank (YEIB) initiative in partnership with government of Nigeria

The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) has approved a $100 million loan to increase access to finance for youth and women-led small and medium enterprises, under the Nigeria Youth Entrepreneurship Investment Bank (YEIB) initiative. The Nigeria YEIB is a pioneering institution designed to foster economic growth and job creation in the…

Ministry of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation - Egypt
Source: Ministry of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation - Egypt |

As part of the B.R.I.D.G.E Dialogue Series and with the participation of 85 representatives from private sector companies, export councils, and business associations, the Ministry of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation presents the financial and investment opportunities available from British funding institutions for private sector companies

H.E. Minister Al-Mashat also stressed the importance of partnerships between international institutions and the private sector in bridging development gaps

In the second session of the dialogue series organized by the Ministry of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation under the title "Business Roundtable for Innovation, Development & Government Engagement," (BRIDGE) the Ministry hosted representatives from the UK’s British International Investment (BII) agency, UK Export Finance, the Egyptian-British Business Association,…

International Trade Centre
Source: International Trade Centre |

Creating jobs for African refugees in the Information Technology (IT) sector in Italy

The initiative recognizes the value of training and work as essential tools to restore dignity and confidence to those who have had to leave everything behind

A project led by the UN Refugee Agency and the Accenture Foundation v , Italy, launches “ReadyForIT: Labour Pathways for Refugees”, a pilot that helps place refugees from Africa in the local IT job market in Italy – with ITC support. Through  Work Corridors for Refugees, refugees with professional skills…

President of the Republic of Kenya
Source: President of the Republic of Kenya |

Kenya: Government to Hire 20,000 Teachers

In addition to the 20,000 teachers to be recruited, 46,000 intern teachers, who have served for two years, will be hired under permanent and pensionable terms

The government will employ an additional 20,000 teachers next January in an effort to bridge the teacher:learner ratio gap, President William Ruto has announced. The President said the recruitment would ensure that all Kenyans, especially those from rural areas and informal urban settlements, acess quality education. “Many schools across Kenya…

United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA)
Source: United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) |

African Social Security Systems Must Allow the Portability of Benefits Across Borders – Economic Commission for Africa's (ECA) Gatete

The African Continental Free Trade Agreement can play a key role in helping the continent avoid wasting this human capital, however its success remains dependent on the free mobility of workers

Africa’s second review of the Global Compact for Migration kicked off on Tuesday 9 October in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) with a focus on how to strengthen coordination, establish joint, regional frameworks to leverage migration as a driver of growth. The meeting prioritized several areas of intervention including the protection of…

Investing in African Mining Indaba
Source: Investing in African Mining Indaba |

Mining Indaba collaborates with the Association of Women in Mining in Africa (AWIMA) to empower, unite, and strengthen the Women in Mining Africa footprint

Mining Indaba is striving to empower women, revolutionise the mining sector, and create a more sustainable future through collaborations and open dialogue

As the mining industry in Africa continues to undergo significant transformation, empowering women in the industry is essential for driving sustainable development and gender equality across the continent. Despite being traditionally male dominated, the mining sector presents a unique opportunity for women to showcase their skills and expertise as advocates…