In a ceremony held on November 13, 2026, at the Sakassou Prefecture, 775 young people received support through the "Emploi et Initiatives Jeunes" operation, led by the organization Unis pour Sakassou (UPS). The initiative aims to promote youth employment and entrepreneurship in the Sakassou department. The program's president, Minister Ahoutou Koffi Emmanuel, handed out the support to the beneficiaries.
The 309 million CFA francs in support was allocated to four main areas: activities generating income (AGR), micro and small enterprises (MPE), high-intensity labor work (THIMO), and driving licenses. Specifically, 260 beneficiaries received support for AGR, with 130 million CFA francs allocated; 105 beneficiaries received support for MPE, with 87.5 million CFA francs for 35 projects; 60 beneficiaries received support for THIMO, with 39 million CFA francs; and 350 beneficiaries received support for driving licenses, with 52.5 million CFA francs.
The program offers various forms of support, including credits and training. For example, AGR offers a credit of 100,000 to 1,000,000 CFA francs per person, up to 2,500,000 CFA francs for a group. MPE offers a credit of 1,000,000 to 5,000,000 CFA francs to create or develop a small enterprise. THIMO proposes six months of public utility activities, 50,000 CFA francs per month, and a 150,000 CFA francs endowment to start an AGR. The driving license program is offered with free training.
Minister Ahoutou Koffi Emmanuel expressed his satisfaction with the successful launch of the operation, which had attracted over 1,500 applicants. He praised the collaboration with the Ministry of Youth Promotion, Professional Insertion, and Civic Service, led by Minister Mamadou Touré. The minister emphasized that the initiative is part of President Alassane Ouattara's policy to promote economic and social insertion.
The ceremony was attended by several officials, including Minister Jean-Claude Kouassi, President of the San-Pédro Port Administrative Council, and Prefect Bonaventure. Minister Ahoutou Koffi Emmanuel also announced plans to build a new high school in the area, as part of the organization's efforts to promote education and development in Sakassou.
Jean-Louis Kouadio, Administrator of the Agence Emploi Jeunes, represented Minister Mamadou Touré at the ceremony. He transmitted the minister's greetings and encouragement to the beneficiaries and reaffirmed the agency's commitment to supporting the socio-professional insertion of young people in Sakassou.
The initiative is expected to have a positive impact on the lives of the 775 young beneficiaries, providing them with opportunities for employment and education. The program's success will be closely monitored, with the goal of promoting sustainable development in the Sakassou department.
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- 775 young people in Sakassou received support for employment and education through the "Emploi et Initiatives Jeunes" operation.
