Fashion MSME Skills and Cluster Development Programme (FSCDP)

Ethnocentrique is a pioneering company dedicated to highlighting African excellence in fashion, art, and culture. Promoting local talents and creatives fosters sustainable growth opportunities and celebrates Africa’s rich cultural heritage. Founded on the tenet of preserving and celebrating this heritage, they fuse creativity with economic growth. Ethnocentrique’s work empowers individuals and communities through skills training, cluster development, advocacy, and youth voice initiatives. Additionally, they support MSMEs with targeted local economic development initiatives, ensuring a comprehensive approach to nurturing local production and empowering the next generation.

Promoting skill acquisition among the youths and encouraging the development of the Nigerian fashion industry through MSME initiatives.

• Fashion MSME Skills and Cluster Development Programme (FSCDP) is a 2-year pilot program targeted at youths between 18 and 35 years in Abia state, Nigeria.
• Provision of standard skills for 5,000 young women and men through a cluster apprenticeship system
• Supporting 4,000 MSMEs with targeted local economic