Enabling Young Women and Men to find Dignified and Fulfilling Work in Manufacturing
Target Impact
240,000 Youth In Work.
Status: Active
Country
Ethiopia
Period
June 2024 – May 2029
Industries
Agriculture
Agroprocessing
Manufacturing Services
Impact to Date
240,000
Youths planned to engage (80% young women).
6,355
SMEs targeted (5,079 small and 1,276 medium-sized enterprises).
Partnership Focus
Increase youth skills to meet SMEs’ demand in manufacturing. Boost SME productivity, competitiveness, and job creation capacity. Build a strong financial ecosystem for SMEs. Improve the enabling ecosystem for SMEs in manufacturing. Strengthen the solid waste recycling industry value chain. Improve TVET offerings for workforce preparation. Facilitate access to tailored financial services for SMEs. Strengthen enablers for private sector engagement and policy development.
In Partnership With
PETCO Ethiopia Recycling Community Organization, along with two consortium members, brings unique expertise in sustainable manufacturing practices. This partnership is pioneering new pathways for youth in the manufacturing sector. For more information please visit: petcoethiopia.org