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ECO-CATALYST
COUNTRIES: Algeria
DURATION: 10/01/2022 - 11/30/2023
FUNDER: NEA/AC
PARTNER: MEPI- Middle East Partnership Initiative
CONTACT: [email protected]
DURATION: 10/01/2022 - 11/30/2023
FUNDER: NEA/AC
PARTNER: MEPI- Middle East Partnership Initiative
CONTACT: [email protected]
Program Description
ECO-CATALYST strengthened the capacity of community career development centers (CDCs) and entrepreneurship incubators (EIs) to become catalysts for locally-led, inclusive economic growth.
The project focused on research-based identification of local employment and business opportunities, with targeted outreach to ensure information sharing and appropriate preparation for opportunities with marginalized groups, particularly women.
Program Goals
- Developed and promoted locally designed solutions to economic problems through advancing gender parity and closing the skills gap through career development centers and entrepreneurship incubators across Algeria.
Outcomes:
- Four selected CDCs/EIs deepened their skills in analysis, outreach, and training design and developed community-based action plans for economic development.
- 600 job seekers trained in workplace skills and values.
- 30 entrepreneurs equipped with business plans.
- 80% of beneficiaries gained new employment or initiated entrepreneurial projects.
- Women were better informed of opportunities in their communities for employment or entrepreneurship.
- CDCs and EIs developed a mentorship model for job seekers and entrepreneurs that become long-term relationships.