Tehnical support on enterprise development for job creation in Malawi

Through this project, enterprise development strategies and programmes will be developed and implemented in economic sectors or in value chains with high potential for job creation. The work will focus on supporting Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) and youth entrepreneurship development, including the development of a Youth Enterprise programme by the Ministry of Industry and Trade with the involvement of the social partners. The focus will also be on interventions that build on and promote a coherent approach to SME development, youth entrepreneurship and employment promotion. ILO constituents will be assisted in formulating a prioritized action plan with a view to an enabling environment for sustainable enterprises, including the transition of informal enterprises to formality. The capacity of national institutions to execute SME development interventions will be strengthened, as will the capacity of Business Development Service providers to provide SME development and entrepreneurship development support in rural areas.

Project symbol

MWI/16/01/RBS

Admin unit

CO-Lusaka

Start date

01/01/2016

End date

28/02/2018

Total allocation

245763

Total expenditure

Status

Closed

245763

Development Partners

Core voluntary funds (RBSA)

Country/Countries

Malawi

Outcomes

Promoting sustainable enterprises