Niger - Project to support the development of a strategy and a national action plan for decent employment for young people in the agriculture and agri-food sectors in Niger

The proposed project supports the development of a strategy and a national action plan for decent youth employment in the agricultural and agri-food sectors in Niger (PAJEJ2A). The project aims to promote job creation in the agricultural and agri-food sectors in the country. The Bank will support the Government of Niger in its efforts to boost youth employment in the agricultural and agri-food sector and play a strategic role in national consultations on this issue in Niger. The project has 4 components: (i) Elaboration and popularisation of a strategy and a national action plan for youth employment in the agricultural and agri-food sector in Niger; (ii) Capacity building of actors and structures involved in the implementation of the strategy; (iii) Mobilisation of resources necessary for the implementation of the NAP and the scaling up of the COE; (iv) Operation of the Project Management Unit. This assistance is expected to contribute to the reduction of the youth unemployment rate. The total cost of the project, net of taxes and duties, is estimated at UA 1,000,000.