In a ceremony held on October 30 in the commune of Mindif, 150 rural women from the Women Entrepreneurship Facitation Network (WEFN) received diplomas and equipment to support their entrepreneurial endeavors. The initiative, implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (Pnud) in collaboration with the Pontahh Professional Training Center, aims to promote female entrepreneurship in rural areas. The women, who completed a training program, received equipment for milk transformation and processing.
The program is part of a broader effort to promote local production and support the government's import-substitution policy. According to Haoua Amadou, the regional focal point for the initiative, the project contributes to the valorization of local milk products and their marketing in local markets. The initiative also seeks to empower women in rural areas by providing them with the skills and resources needed to start and manage their own businesses.
Martin Hart-Hansen, speaking on behalf of the Pnud, emphasized the importance of responsible management of the equipment and support provided to the beneficiaries. He encouraged the women to use the skills and resources provided to create sustainable businesses that would have a positive impact on their communities. The program is expected to have a positive impact on the local economy and contribute to the growth of the region.
The ceremony was attended by local officials and representatives of the Pnud and the Pontahh Professional Training Center. The women who received the diplomas and equipment were drawn from the Mayo-Kani department in the Extrême-Nord region. The initiative is part of a broader effort to promote entrepreneurship and economic empowerment among women in rural areas.
The equipment provided to the beneficiaries includes milk transformation and processing equipment, which will enable them to start and manage their own businesses. The program also included training in entrepreneurship, business management, and marketing. The women who completed the program are expected to play a key role in promoting local milk production and processing in their communities.
The Pnud and the Pontahh Professional Training Center have been working together to promote entrepreneurship and economic empowerment among women in rural areas. The initiative is part of a broader effort to support the government's development goals and promote sustainable economic growth. The program is expected to have a positive impact on the lives of the beneficiaries and their communities.
The promotion of female entrepreneurship in rural areas is a key aspect of the program. The initiative seeks to empower women by providing them with the skills and resources needed to start and manage their own businesses. The program is expected to contribute to the growth of the local economy and promote sustainable development in the region.
Key points
- The program aims to promote local milk production and processing, and support the government's import-substitution policy.
- 150 rural women from the Women Entrepreneurship Facitation Network (WEFN) received diplomas and equipment to support their entrepreneurial endeavors.
- The initiative was implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (Pnud) in collaboration with the Pontahh Professional Training Center.
