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Tapiwanashe Mangwiro and Francis Gakanje
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a US$3,93 million grant for Zimbabwe to increase the entrepreneurial capacity of young people and women.
In a statement, AfDB said “The core objective of the project is to boost employment opportunities for young people and women through vocational training, increased productivity, market ties, and entrepreneurship in selected agricultural value chains.”
The bank noted that the project, titled Skills Required for Employability and Productivity of Young People and Women in Zimbabwe, aims to enhance essential skills for productivity focusing on technical and vocational education and training (TVET) within the agricultural sector.
The AfDB also highlighted plans to promote work-integrated learning through internships and work placements, further enhancing the employability of participants.
Economist Ms Gladys Shumbambiri-Mutsopotsi lauded the initiative, saying, “This project is a lifeline for women and young people in Zimbabwe’s rural areas.”
Online Reporter