Enabling Young Women and Men to find Dignified and Fulfilling Work in Manufacturing

Status

active

Period

June 2024 – May 2029

Countries

Ethiopia

Focus Areas

Agriculture

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.

Target Impact

240,000 Youth In Work.

Impact to Date

  • 240,000

    Youths planned to engage

  • 80%

    Our target for young women engaged

  • 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.