Youth employment

PACTE – Programme d’Action pour les Compétences Transition Énergétique is implemented in Côte d’Ivoire from November 2025 to October 2027, led by Universiteit Leiden. The project targets the renewable energy sector, strengthening...

AGILE – Agriculture Growth and Innovation for Livelihood Enhancement is implemented in Uganda from September 2025 to August 2027, led by Stichting War Child Alliance. The project focuses on agribusiness, engaging SMEs...

VET4HYDROGEN - Strengthening the Green Hydrogen value chain in Kenya by promoting skills through VET is implemented in Kenya from September 2025 to August 2027, led by [consortium lead]. The project targets the green hydrogen...

URBAN SKILLS – Sustainable urban mobility as a driver of employment in Senegal is implemented in Senegal from September 2025 to August 2027, led by the Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie. The project focuses on sustainable...

RENOVA – Renewable Energy Opportunities for Vocational Advancement is implemented in Mozambique from September 2025 to August 2027, by a consortium led by MUVA. The project focuses on renewable energy, working in partnership with...

IGNITE – Innovating Green Networks through Industry and VET Empowerment for Green Hydrogen is implemented in Namibia from November 2025 to October 2027, led by the Namibia University of Science and Technology. The project focuses...

With a strong belief that young people are key to shaping a sustainable and inclusive future, the European Union in Lesotho invests in youth participation, innovation, and empowerment. Through initiatives such as the Youth Power...

This is the Technical Report accompanying the Youth Employment Evidence and Gap Map (EGM). It provides a descriptive overview of selected characteristics of the studies contained in the map.

The Youth Employment Evidence and Gap Map (EGM) is a resource that shows the evidence base on what works to improve youth skills, employment and job quality. To be included in this map a study must contain evidence related to the...

The document describes the Tekki Fii program in The Gambia, which supports youth—especially returnees and potential migrants—by providing vocational training, entrepreneurship support, and access to finance. The goal is to create...