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Title:

Youth Entrepreneurship and Women Empowerment in Northern Nigeria

Agreement Number:

7405367 P000516002

Agreement Value:

$11,965,261.00

Agreement Date:

Apr 18, 2019 - Mar 31, 2022

Description:

The project aims to advance economic growth in the agriculture sector by supporting the development of businesses and increasing income generating opportunities for women and youth in Bauchi State. The project seeks to engage government and private sector stakeholders to provide reliable services that support entrepreneurs and small and medium enterprises. By improving economic conditions for women and youth aged 18 to 35, the project also aims to reduce the economic causes of child, early marriage. Project activities include: (1) designing and deploying more accessible and adapted financial services for small scale businesses and entrepreneurs, with a particular focus on women and youth; (2) providing support to small scale businesses to address shared value chain productivity constraints; and (3) developing culturally appropriate awareness campaigns to address early marriage. The project is expected to directly benefit 1,000 small scale businesses and 15,000 entrepreneurs with a focus on rice and sesame value chains for their high growth potential.

Organization:

Global Affairs Canada

Expected Results:

The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) improved performance of small-scale businesses operated by women and youth, in targeted agricultural value chains in Bauchi State; (2) reduced barriers faced by entrepreneurs, especially women and youth, and small scale businesses; and (3) increased community awareness and family support to address the issue of early marriage and promote economic opportunities to young women in Bauchi.

Location:

Waterloo, Ontario, CA N2L 0C7

Reference Number:

064-2019-2020-Q1-00207

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

107691057

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

MEDA - Mennonite Economic Development Associates

Federal Riding Name:

Waterloo

Federal Riding Number:

35112

Program:

International Development Assistance Program

Program Purpose:

The main purpose on the International Development Assistance Program is to reduce poverty for those living in countries where Global Affairs Canada engages in international development.