AU launches $50m initiative to support researchers
12 Aug
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AU launches $50m initiative to support researchers

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In a bid to create a sustainable ecosystem fostering the Agenda 2063 of “Africa We Want,” the African Union Commission (AUC), in collaboration with the African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) and AUDA-NEPAD, is calling for strong consortia proposals under its initiative, the Africa Think Tank Platform (ATTP). The transformative initiative, generously funded with $50 million from the World Bank, is expected to elevate African think tanks to become the architects of “cross-border development policy,” according to a press release signed by Fatou Diouf, Head of Communications and Influencing, ACBF. The think tanks are expected to apply as 3–5-member consortia with strong proposals to pursue policy-relevant research across the six thematic areas of the African Union. Successful applicants will receive a $10 million multi-year grant for two and a half years to support programs aligned with the aspirations of...
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FG unveils initiative to reduce unemployment by 20% in 5 years
14 Sep
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FG unveils initiative to reduce unemployment by 20% in 5 years

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Top Stories Tamfitronics The Federal Government has unveiled the National Youth Skills Programme (NYSP), a transformative initiative aimed at addressing youths unemployment and equipping them with essential skills for the future.Dr Jamila Ibrahim, Minister of Youth Development, spoke at the unveiling event on Thursday in Abuja.Ibrahim said that the programme was developed to tackle unemployment and equip young people with employable skills.“The key goals are to reduce youth unemployment by 20 per cent in the next five years and achieve up to a 50 per cent increase in youth-led enterprise.“Through regular assessment, feedback loops and data analysis, we will adjust our strategies as needed to ensure that we stay on track and that no one is left behind.“With the right skills and training,  our youth cannot only find  employment but also become the driving force behind these...
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