The Gambia Youth Empowerment Scheme

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

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