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Find similar grantsWIDU. africa Grants for Micro and Small Enterprises is sponsored by WIDU. africa (co-financed by the European Union and implemented by GIZ).
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WIDU. africa – the support platform for micro and small enterprises in Africa in collaboration with the diaspora in Europe | GIZ Creating jobs in Africa with investments from the African diaspora in Europe WIDU. africa – the support platform for micro and small enterprises in Africa in collaboration with the diaspora in Europe Bundesministerium für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit u.
Entwicklung Cameroon , Ethiopia , Ghana , Kenya , Togo , Tunisia Ausgewählte Ministerien in den jeweiligen Partnerländern It is challenging for African small business owners to set up and expand their businesses: They often lack the necessary start-up capital. In addition, there is often a lack of needs-based learning and training opportunities.
If African families and friends living in Europe were to invest, these businesses could improve their circumstances. This is because the World Bank estimates that people in Europe transfer several billion euros annually to family members and acquaintances in Africa. This provides them with financial support.
So far, however, very little money goes directly to African micro and small enterprises (MSEs). Start-ups, micro and small entrepreneurs in the partner countries Ethiopia, Cameroon, Ghana, Kenya, Togo and Tunisia achieve higher incomes and create jobs. The project supports African MSEs, such as small craft or agricultural businesses and retail enterprises, by making it easier for them to secure financing for their business ideas.
If their African family members or acquaintances from Europe invest in the business, the project pays entrepreneurs a grant. This is designed to create incentives to channel funds from Europe into long-term investments for entrepreneurs in Africa. MSEs receiving support are also granted three custom business advisory sessions free of charge.
The WIDU. africa online platform is at the heart of the project and provides the basis for the process. Companies register and verify their identity on the platform, describe their project and upload proof of their investments.
Further Project Information Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Significant secondary objective: Democratic and inclusive governance Responsible organisational unit 1730 Digitale Transformation in Afrika Financial commitment for the actual implementation phase Website: Online-Plattform WIDU.
africa Website: Deutsche Welle – Germany’s platform for remittances in Africa Website: WIDU success story LULA Design, Ethiopia Website: WIDU success story Mellow Group, Cameroon YouTube: WIDU success story Agaman, Tunisia This project focuses on the following GIZ work priorities: The project contributes to these Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations: Decent work and economic growth Industry, innovation and infrastructure Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Palestinian territories, Tunisia Supporting eCommerce in the Middle East and North Africa Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana and SADC, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo, Côte d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe Realising the rights of people with disabilities in Africa Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia Maghreb cities are adapting to climate change Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, Tunisia Social Protection for Women in the MENA Region Overcoming female genital mutilation in the Horn of Africa Supporting African innovators to develop gender-responsive, environmentally friendly and research-based solutions
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Startup and small business owners in Ghana (and other target countries) lacking capital, linked to diaspora investors from Europe. Must register on the WIDU. africa platform. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to EUR 3,000 (first application), up to EUR 5,000 (2nd and 3rd rounds). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
WIDU.africa Grants for Micro and Small Enterprises is funded by WIDU.africa (co-financed by the European Union and implemented by GIZ). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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