- The African Development Bank approved €139.68 million for youth employment and entrepreneurship in Côte d’Ivoire.
- A Youth Entrepreneurship Investment Bank (YEIB) will offer financial support, technical assistance, and loan guarantees.
- Over 8,700 youth, with 50% women, will be trained in sectors like renewable energy, digital economy, and agribusiness.
- Project aims to create 43,216 direct jobs and 153,094 indirect jobs by 2030, focusing on gender equity.
- Abidjan’s harbor training center will be renovated to meet international standards.
- The initiative will enhance agribusiness and align training with market demands through strategic partnerships.
