- The African Development Bank is investing $850,000 with Invest in Africa to create up to 500 green jobs for marginalised groups in Ghana and Senegal.
- The two-year programme will train, mentor, and support women, youth and disability-owned micro-enterprises to drive climate-smart growth.
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has committed $850,000 to create up to 500 green jobs for marginalised groups in Ghana and Senegal.
The two-year grant, signed with Invest in Africa (IIA), a non-profit, targets women, youth, and people with disabilities in agroforestry, fisheries, and biodiversity conservation, sectors critical for climate resilience.
Furthermore, AfDB said the initiative addresses the severe underrepresentation of marginalised groups in Africa’s green economy. High service costs, limited training, and gender barriers often block small businesses, especially those led by women and young entrepreneurs.
The programme, funded through AfDB’s Fund for African Private Sector Assistance (FAPA) and its Youth Entrepreneurship Trust Fund, will deliver tailored training, mentorship, and business development support. It aims to integrate micro-enterprises into sustainable value chains, enabling them to expand while managing resources responsibly.
In addition, IIA will oversee implementation, focusing on building small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) competitiveness and improving market access. FAPA, primarily supported by Japan, has committed over $80 million to over 100 projects across Africa.
The AfDB said the project will promote inclusive, climate-smart growth in the two West African nations by linking skills development with real market opportunities.