This programme will help to boost the country’s economic development and reduce migratory pressure.
Main objectives
General objective:
To develop the economy by increasing training and employment opportunities for populations prone to migration or returnees to The Gambia.
Specific objectives:
To tackle the root causes of irregular migration through increased job opportunities and income prospects for youth. The project will improve skills, foster entrepreneurship and create employment along selected value chains.
Contracts
ITC - International Trade Center
EUR 14 500 000
Youth Empowerment Project (YEP) and YEP 2.0
Action Fiche
t05-eutf-sah-gm-01.pdf
- Start date
- 30 Oct 2016
- Project locations
- The Gambia
- EU contribution
- €11 000 000
- Region and Country
- Sahel & Lake Chad
- Thematic
- Greater economic and employment opportunities
- Partner
- ITC - International Trade Center
