The Senegalese government has introduced a new initiative, 'And Yombal Xey', aimed at promoting youth employment in the country. The program, presented in Ziguinchor, seeks to bring job opportunities closer to local communities. Developed in partnership with the International Labor Organization (ILO) and the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation, 'And Yombal Xey' is a national convention between the state and private employers to promote employment.
The initiative is part of a national effort to address youth unemployment in Senegal. According to Samira Daoud, director of the ILO's West Africa office, 'And Yombal Xey' is a significant tool for facilitating youth insertion into the job market and providing them with their first professional experience. The program follows a national tour that included stops in Saint-Louis, Kaolack, and Tambacounda.
'And Yombal Xey' is a comprehensive program that relies on multiple mechanisms to promote youth employment. These include internships, apprenticeships, entrepreneurship support, cooperative strengthening, and assisted contracts. The initiative aims to better connect young people and other active categories with training, internship, apprenticeship, and professional insertion opportunities.
The program is an update to a previous convention that has been in place since 2000. According to Cheikh Ahmadou Abdoul Gaye, director of employment at the Ministry of Employment and Technical Training, 'And Yombal Xey' is a continuation of a device that has existed for over two decades. The new convention has been actualized to better respond to current realities.
The launch of 'And Yombal Xey' in Ziguinchor was well-received by local actors. Cheikh Ahmadou Abdoul Gaye noted that stakeholders have shown a good understanding of the challenges related to employment and insertion, and are now ready to engage in the implementation of the new convention. The program aims to promote decent employment opportunities at the local level.
The 'And Yombal Xey' initiative is part of Senegal's broader efforts to promote economic growth and reduce unemployment. The program is expected to benefit young people, women, and other active categories. According to officials, the initiative will help address the country's youth unemployment challenges and promote sustainable economic development.
The implementation of 'And Yombal Xey' is a collaborative effort between the government, private employers, and international partners. The program is expected to have a positive impact on youth employment in Senegal and serve as a model for other countries in the region. Key stakeholders will continue to work together to ensure the success of the initiative.
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- The Senegalese government launches 'And Yombal Xey' to promote youth employment and provide job opportunities.
