A four-day training program has concluded in Kananga, Kasaï Central province, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), aimed at empowering women entrepreneurs to access major business opportunities. The program, which ran from September 27 to 30, 2026, was organized by the Association "Jeunes engagés pour la réalisation des objectifs de développement durable" (Jerodd) in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The training brought together women entrepreneurs from various territories in the province.
The training program was designed to equip women entrepreneurs with practical skills to structure their businesses and seize economic opportunities. Angel Ntumba, coordinator of Jerodd, emphasized that the activity was not just a training session but an opportunity for women entrepreneurs to better organize their businesses and access different economic opportunities. The program covered topics such as submission mechanisms for tenders and collaboration possibilities with UN agencies.
During the training, participants acquired knowledge on accessing UNDP tenders, submission procedures, and conditions for becoming suppliers of goods and services to UN agencies. They were also encouraged to apply the knowledge gained to enhance the competitiveness and visibility of their businesses. The program aimed to promote women's entrepreneurship in Kasaï Central, enabling them to access economic opportunities, strengthen their activities, and contribute to job creation in the province.
The training sessions focused on procedures to respect, errors to avoid when submitting dossiers, and strategies for women-led businesses to better position themselves in the market. The initiative aligns with efforts to promote women's entrepreneurship in Kasaï Central and support their access to economic opportunities. The program was tailored to equip women entrepreneurs with the skills to identify and seize business opportunities offered by UN agencies.
The training program was a collaborative effort between Jerodd and the UNDP, highlighting the importance of partnerships in promoting women's economic empowerment. By providing women entrepreneurs with the necessary skills and knowledge, the program aims to contribute to the growth and development of women-led businesses in Kasaï Central. The initiative also underscores the need for women's participation in the economy.
At the end of the training program, participants were encouraged to apply the knowledge and skills gained to enhance their business operations. The program's impact is expected to be felt in the province, where women's entrepreneurship is being promoted as a means of economic empowerment. The training program is part of broader efforts to support women's development and economic growth in the DRC.
The success of the training program is attributed to the collaboration between Jerodd and the UNDP, demonstrating the potential for partnerships to drive positive change in women's entrepreneurship. The program's outcomes will be monitored, and its impact assessed to inform future initiatives aimed at promoting women's economic empowerment in Kasaï Central and beyond.
Key points
- Women entrepreneurs in Kasaï Central, DRC, receive training to access large business opportunities.
