Tunisia Launches 90 Million Euro Youth Employment Program 'CAP Emploi'
Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Tunisia launched the "CAP Emploi" program with support from the African Development Bank.
- The 90 million euro initiative aims to transform skills, entrepreneurship, and informal activities into sustainable economic opportunities for young people.
- Program coordinator Aรฏda Zouari detailed the plan, which aligns with the national sector plan for 2024-2027.
Tunisia has initiated "CAP Emploi," a significant program backed by the African Development Bank, designed to bolster youth employment. The initiative, detailed by program coordinator Aรฏda Zouari, represents a strategic effort to convert existing skills, entrepreneurial drive, and informal economic activities into sustainable job opportunities.
With a budget of 90 million euros, "CAP Emploi" is structured to align with Tunisia's national sector plan for 2024-2027. This program aims to foster economic growth by providing a framework for young Tunisians to develop their capabilities and formalize their ventures, thereby contributing to a more robust and diversified economy.
The program's focus on transforming informal sectors and enhancing entrepreneurial activities underscores a commitment to creating lasting economic value. By bridging the gap between existing potential and formal economic structures, "CAP Emploi" seeks to empower a new generation of Tunisian workers and entrepreneurs.
This initiative is part of the sector plan 2024-2027.
Originally published by La Presse in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.