Activity under preparation EU for The Gambia sustainable jobs programme

About this project

Overall Objective (Impact)The Action aims to increase sustainable employment opportunities in The Gambia, with a particular focus on youth and women. This will be done by improving their access and transitioning to sustainable and decent labour-market opportunities through private sector driven skills and work experiences in selected growth and under-supported sectors and regions.Specific Objectives (Outcomes)SO1: Increased transition to wage- and self-employment by supporting private-sector-supported apprenticeship and dual training initiativesSO2: Strengthened capacity of ESOs and BDS providers to equip youth and women with practical skills for sustainable employment in selected sectors.

Goals

Sustainable Development Goals this project works towards

• 2Zero Hunger
• 8Decent Work and Economic Growth
• 9Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
• 10Reduced Inequalities
• 11Sustainable Cities and Communities
• 12Responsible Consumption and Production
• 14Life Below Water
• 15Life on Land

Published by

European Commission - Directorate-General for International Partnerships · Other public sector

Countries

Gambia

Focus

Climate adaptation · Also contributesBiodiversity · Also contributesClimate mitigation · Also contributesDesertification · Also contributesDisaster risk reduction · Also contributesNutrition · Also contributesEnvironment · Also contributesGender equality · Also contributes

Funded by

European Commission

Passes funds through

Directorate-General for International Partnerships

Published by European Commission - Directorate-General for International Partnerships to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 29 Sept 2026 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: XI-IATI-EC_INTPA-2021-ACT-63604.

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