The Jobs for Youth in Africa initiative provides grants and concessional financing to enterprises and projects that create meaningful employment for young Africans aged 15–35 across agriculture, industry, and digital sectors. Funding supports agribusiness value chains, industrial hubs, and digital entrepreneurship programmes. Beneficiaries receive technical assistance, market linkages, and capacity-building alongside financial support.
Eligibility details are available on paid plans.
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