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in Subsaharan Africa and the Middle East.

The Challenge Fund for Youth Employment (CFYE) is a 7-year programme funded by the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The Fund is managed by the Palladium Group, Randstad and VSO. 

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Resilience in Action: Darlene Clarke-Okah’s Menstrual Health Empire and Her Entrepreneurial Journey with Shecluded

Resilience in Action: Darlene Clarke-Okah’s Menstrual Health Empire and Her Entrepreneurial Journey with Shecluded

Create family Increase in jobs Job for male and female stable income
As the Fall Fashion Week drapes a veil of haute couture on cities like London, New York, Paris, and Milan, fashion enthusiasts and icons from all over the world gather in exquisite designs and pieces, serving as a testament to the intricate relationship between creativity, culture, and global industries.
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Resilience in Action: Darlene Clarke-Okah’s Menstrual Health Empire and Her Entrepreneurial Journey with Shecluded

Resilience in Action: Darlene Clarke-Okah’s Menstrual Health Empire and Her Entrepreneurial Journey with Shecluded

Impact stories Nigeria
As the Fall Fashion Week drapes a veil of haute couture on cities like London, New York, Paris, and Milan, fashion enthusiasts and icons from all over the world gather in exquisite designs and pieces, serving as a testament to the intricate relationship between creativity, culture, and global industries.
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Poultry to Prosperity: Marwa’s Journey to Success Through Small Business Loans

Poultry to Prosperity: Marwa’s Journey to Success Through Small Business Loans

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Inspired by the idea of creating a cleaner and safer environment, James came up with an innovative solution— waste management.
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Low Heels, High Ambition: Bariat Lawal’s Passion turned Fashion through Shecluded’s FINWOMEN Programme

Low Heels, High Ambition: Bariat Lawal’s Passion turned Fashion through Shecluded’s FINWOMEN Programme

Impact stories Nigeria
As the Fall Fashion Week drapes a veil of haute couture on cities like London, New York, Paris, and Milan, fashion enthusiasts and icons from all over the world gather in exquisite designs and pieces, serving as a testament to the intricate relationship between creativity, culture, and global industries.
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Resilience in Action: Darlene Clarke-Okah’s Menstrual Health Empire and Her Entrepreneurial Journey with Shecluded

Resilience in Action: Darlene Clarke-Okah’s Menstrual Health Empire and Her Entrepreneurial Journey with Shecluded

Impact stories Nigeria
As the Fall Fashion Week drapes a veil of haute couture on cities like London, New York, Paris, and Milan, fashion enthusiasts and icons from all over the world gather in exquisite designs and pieces, serving as a testament to the intricate relationship between creativity, culture, and global industries.
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From Skills to Success: Concentrix’s Blueprint for Meaningful Youth Participation

From Skills to Success: Concentrix’s Blueprint for Meaningful Youth Participation

Case study Home Insights and stories Jordan
Decent work has emerged as a key topic in conversations around sustainable development. While international organisations and civil society groups have long emphasised the importance of decent work for economic growth, the private sector has been more hesitant to embrace it. However, as the momentum behind the concept grows, more businesses begin to acknowledge the value of investing in job quality for resilient and productive workplaces. One of CFYE's partners in Kenya, Mr Green Africa, has made remarkable progress in achieving decent work within the informal economy.
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From Skills to Success: Concentrix’s Blueprint for Meaningful Youth Participation

From Skills to Success: Concentrix’s Blueprint for Meaningful Youth Participation

Case study Home Insights and stories Jordan
Decent work has emerged as a key topic in conversations around sustainable development. While international organisations and civil society groups have long emphasised the importance of decent work for economic growth, the private sector has been more hesitant to embrace it. However, as the momentum behind the concept grows, more businesses begin to acknowledge the value of investing in job quality for resilient and productive workplaces. One of CFYE's partners in Kenya, Mr Green Africa, has made remarkable progress in achieving decent work within the informal economy.
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Enabling women in grain threshing: overcoming mechanisation challenges through flexible value-chain integration

Enabling women in grain threshing: overcoming mechanisation challenges through flexible value-chain integration

Case study Ethiopia GESI Home Insights and stories
Decent work has emerged as a key topic in conversations around sustainable development. While international organisations and civil society groups have long emphasised the importance of decent work for economic growth, the private sector has been more hesitant to embrace it. However, as the momentum behind the concept grows, more businesses begin to acknowledge the value of investing in job quality for resilient and productive workplaces. One of CFYE's partners in Kenya, Mr Green Africa, has made remarkable progress in achieving decent work within the informal economy.
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Catalysing Success: CFYE’s Mentorship Blueprint to Unlock Partner Potential

Catalysing Success: CFYE’s Mentorship Blueprint to Unlock Partner Potential

Case study Home Insights and stories Kenya Match Nigeria Sudan Uganda
Decent work has emerged as a key topic in conversations around sustainable development. While international organisations and civil society groups have long emphasised the importance of decent work for economic growth, the private sector has been more hesitant to embrace it. However, as the momentum behind the concept grows, more businesses begin to acknowledge the value of investing in job quality for resilient and productive workplaces. One of CFYE's partners in Kenya, Mr Green Africa, has made remarkable progress in achieving decent work within the informal economy.
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Case Studies

From Skills to Success: Concentrix’s Blueprint for Meaningful Youth Participation

From Skills to Success: Concentrix’s Blueprint for Meaningful Youth Participation

decent job digitaljobs green job living wage
Decent work has emerged as a key topic in conversations around sustainable development. While international organisations and civil society groups have long emphasised the importance of decent work for economic growth, the private sector has been more hesitant to embrace it. However, as the momentum behind the concept grows, more businesses begin to acknowledge the value of investing in job quality for resilient and productive workplaces. One of CFYE's partners in Kenya, Mr Green Africa, has made remarkable progress in achieving decent work within the informal economy.
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From Skills to Success: Concentrix’s Blueprint for Meaningful Youth Participation

From Skills to Success: Concentrix’s Blueprint for Meaningful Youth Participation

Case study Home Insights and stories Jordan
Decent work has emerged as a key topic in conversations around sustainable development. While international organisations and civil society groups have long emphasised the importance of decent work for economic growth, the private sector has been more hesitant to embrace it. However, as the momentum behind the concept grows, more businesses begin to acknowledge the value of investing in job quality for resilient and productive workplaces. One of CFYE's partners in Kenya, Mr Green Africa, has made remarkable progress in achieving decent work within the informal economy.
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Enabling women in grain threshing: overcoming mechanisation challenges through flexible value-chain integration

Enabling women in grain threshing: overcoming mechanisation challenges through flexible value-chain integration

Case study Ethiopia GESI Home Insights and stories
Decent work has emerged as a key topic in conversations around sustainable development. While international organisations and civil society groups have long emphasised the importance of decent work for economic growth, the private sector has been more hesitant to embrace it. However, as the momentum behind the concept grows, more businesses begin to acknowledge the value of investing in job quality for resilient and productive workplaces. One of CFYE's partners in Kenya, Mr Green Africa, has made remarkable progress in achieving decent work within the informal economy.
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Catalysing Success: CFYE’s Mentorship Blueprint to Unlock Partner Potential

Catalysing Success: CFYE’s Mentorship Blueprint to Unlock Partner Potential

Case study Home Insights and stories Kenya Match Nigeria Sudan Uganda
Decent work has emerged as a key topic in conversations around sustainable development. While international organisations and civil society groups have long emphasised the importance of decent work for economic growth, the private sector has been more hesitant to embrace it. However, as the momentum behind the concept grows, more businesses begin to acknowledge the value of investing in job quality for resilient and productive workplaces. One of CFYE's partners in Kenya, Mr Green Africa, has made remarkable progress in achieving decent work within the informal economy.
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Case Studies

From Skills to Success: Concentrix’s Blueprint for Meaningful Youth Participation

From Skills to Success: Concentrix’s Blueprint for Meaningful Youth Participation

Case study Home Insights and stories Jordan
Decent work has emerged as a key topic in conversations around sustainable development. While international organisations and civil society groups have long emphasised the importance of decent work for economic growth, the private sector has been more hesitant to embrace it. However, as the momentum behind the concept grows, more businesses begin to acknowledge the value of investing in job quality for resilient and productive workplaces. One of CFYE's partners in Kenya, Mr Green Africa, has made remarkable progress in achieving decent work within the informal economy.
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Green and Digital Technologies: Are They Really Transforming Youth Employment in Africa’s Agriculture?

Green and Digital Technologies: Are They Really Transforming Youth Employment in Africa’s Agriculture?

Green Jobs Learning material
This paper is about how to leverage green jobs to realise the transition to a green economy. The first step to achieving this is to create a better understanding of green jobs. To this end, following a literature analysis, we provide a mapping tool to help classify green jobs and measure their (potential) impact. The tool is based on four indicators: (i) sector; (ii) green business strategy; (iii) climate action; and (iv) green skills.
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Green and Digital Technologies: Are They Really Transforming Youth Employment in Africa’s Agriculture?

Green and Digital Technologies: Are They Really Transforming Youth Employment in Africa’s Agriculture?

Green Jobs Learning material
This paper is about how to leverage green jobs to realise the transition to a green economy. The first step to achieving this is to create a better understanding of green jobs. To this end, following a literature analysis, we provide a mapping tool to help classify green jobs and measure their (potential) impact. The tool is based on four indicators: (i) sector; (ii) green business strategy; (iii) climate action; and (iv) green skills.
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Shortlist’s Forecasting Green Jobs in Africa Report

Shortlist’s Forecasting Green Jobs in Africa Report

Learning material
This paper is about how to leverage green jobs to realise the transition to a green economy. The first step to achieving this is to create a better understanding of green jobs. To this end, following a literature analysis, we provide a mapping tool to help classify green jobs and measure their (potential) impact. The tool is based on four indicators: (i) sector; (ii) green business strategy; (iii) climate action; and (iv) green skills.
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Youth Magazine: Findings of the Youth-Centered Research in the Waste Management Sector Kenya

Youth Magazine: Findings of the Youth-Centered Research in the Waste Management Sector Kenya

Learning material
This paper is about how to leverage green jobs to realise the transition to a green economy. The first step to achieving this is to create a better understanding of green jobs. To this end, following a literature analysis, we provide a mapping tool to help classify green jobs and measure their (potential) impact. The tool is based on four indicators: (i) sector; (ii) green business strategy; (iii) climate action; and (iv) green skills.
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Green and Digital Technologies: Are They Really Transforming Youth Employment in Africa’s Agriculture?

Green and Digital Technologies: Are They Really Transforming Youth Employment in Africa’s Agriculture?

green jobs youth
This paper is about how to leverage green jobs to realise the transition to a green economy. The first step to achieving this is to create a better understanding of green jobs. To this end, following a literature analysis, we provide a mapping tool to help classify green jobs and measure their (potential) impact. The tool is based on four indicators: (i) sector; (ii) green business strategy; (iii) climate action; and (iv) green skills.
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