Employment for Youth in Egypt (EYE): Providing a Reason to Stay

Development Partner(s)

International Labour Organization, United Nations Industrial Development Organization, United Nations Development Programme

BENEFICIARIES

Micro Small Medium Enterprises Development Agency (M.S.M.E.D.A), Ministry of Trade and Industry

AMOUNT

5.089

CURRENCY

USD

SECTOR(S)

Technical Assistance

TYPE OF FINANCE :

Grant

SIGNATURE DATE :

2022-02-10

Objective

The programme focuses on economic insecurity aiming to tackle the root causes of migration, increasing decent employment opportunities for young women and men, especially vulnerable groups, and maximising the role of the government and private sector in employment creation. In addition, the programme tackles social and environmental threats through an economic angle by aiming to promote social entrepreneurship, good agricultural practices and to raise local communities’ awareness on social and environmental threats while identifying and proposing sustainable solutions.

Locations

Qalyubia, Monufia