"Improving Youth Income and Economic Inclusion"

INDH Program 3

Youth unemployment and income inequalities are the main obstacles to human development.

Major obstacles to human development

Youth unemployment and income inequalities

25%

Human development potential unrealized due to income inequalities (UNDP, 2016)

25,7%

Youth unemployment rate vs. 10.5% nationally (HCP)

1M

People in underemployment (HCP, 2018)

INDH Vision

Income improvement and youth economic inclusion through employment require a paradigm shift to create sustainable value for youth and communities through a project-based approach.

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PEOPLE

Contributing to developing youth employability through better alignment between qualifications and labor market needs

Quality of supply

Contribute to improving the quality of supply to match identified labor market needs.

Skills development

Development of soft skills for students and unemployed youth. Guidance, training and integration of unemployed youth.

New sectors and professions

Development of new sectors and professions. Value chain analysis to identify opportunities.

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SYSTEM

Establishing a framework promoting coordination between different stakeholders, particularly at the provincial level

Stakeholder coordination

Coordinate stakeholder interventions and drive governance at the provincial level (CPDH, providers, institutions).

Project bank

Management of a project bank to facilitate support and follow-up. Inventory and centralization of methods, tools and services.

Employability challenges

Address youth employability challenges. Improve labor market efficiency.

Site's main focus

AXIS 3: PROJECTS — Entrepreneurship support

Supporting the development of innovative projects and contributing to their financing

Youth platforms for employment and entrepreneurship

Centers for youth employment and entrepreneurship provide support and centralize the resources young people need to enter the labor market or create their VSE/SME. They are implemented at the provincial level and managed by associative partners (network heads).

  • Listening, guidance and support for project leaders
  • Training and capacity building
  • Facilitating access to financing

Pre-Creation Process

After studying the best project ideas, the provider will organize full-time reinforcement, orientation, and profiling sessions for project leaders for one or two weeks, led by expert consultants in entrepreneurial support mobilized by the provider.

This mainly involves welcoming, listening, guidance, conducting necessary studies (market research, project setup, feasibility studies, assistance in establishing the business plan as well as budgetary and legal aspects).

Post-Creation Support

Post-creation support will be provided through a coaching journey including practical training and individual and group support, including on-site (at the business location), adapted to needs, agreed between the provider and the beneficiary, based on an initial assessment.

It will primarily cover management skills essential to the proper conduct of the project, namely financial management, cash flow management, marketing, business opportunity development, sales, and support for administrative formalities, as well as behavioral skills (soft skills).

Financing and incubation

Support for VSE/SME financing

Financing of very small, small and medium enterprises. INDH contribution to capital of projects approved by CPDH.

Incubation and support

Incubation of new VSEs/SMEs and support for existing ones. Financing of social and solidarity economy projects.

Entrepreneur Journey

1

Sessions de Sensibilisation

Sessions d'information présentées dans toute la province pour présenter le programme et ses avantages aux entrepreneurs potentiels.

2

Sélection Compétitive

Un processus de sélection rigoureux pour identifier les idées d'entreprise les plus prometteuses avec un potentiel de croissance et d'impact.

3

Formation & Coaching

Sessions intensives pour développer des plans d'affaires complets, des stratégies de marché et des compétences entrepreneuriales.

4

Présentation au Comité

Présenter votre projet au Comité Provincial de Développement Humain (CPDH) d'Azilal pour évaluation et approbation.

5

Contractualisation & Financement

Remplir les exigences légales et recevoir le soutien financier nécessaire pour lancer votre entreprise.

6

Soutien Continu

Soutien post-création continu incluant mentorat, opportunités de réseautage et développement d'affaires avancé.

Supported sectors

Supported projects cover various economic activity sectors

Agriculture Crafts Commerce Services Tourism Technology Beekeeping

Our Impact

Tangible results of our commitment to economic development in the region

200+

Small Businesses Supported

50+

Cooperatives Supported

18-45

Project leaders aged 18-45 years.

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