Entrepreneurship and Innovation Development for Fragility Reduction (EIDFR) Project
The EIDFR Project aims to enhance institutional strengthening for entrepreneurship and innovation development for job creation in Djibouti, South Sudan, and Sudan. It brings together learning institutions (University and TVET), the private sector and the government to; (i) strengthen entrepreneurship and innovation at institutional, national and regional levels; and (ii) stimulate employment opportunities for youth by supporting and promoting the establishment of start-ups led by young entrepreneurs.
Project Objectives
BREFONS is designed to:
Project Components
- Institutional Capacity Building – Strengthening entrepreneurship and innovation in higher education and beyond.
- National Youth Entrepreneurship & Innovation Challenge – Supporting youth-driven business initiatives.
- Project Management & Monitoring – Overseeing implementation, communication, and evaluation.
Funding and Duration
Funding: African Development Bank (AfDB)
Budget: USD 3.2 million
Timeline: August 2023 – December 2025
Beneficiaries
The project will directly support:
- Three universities – University of Khartoum, University of Juba, and University of Djibouti.
- 1,500 stakeholders (50% female)– Enhancing their skills in entrepreneurship and innovation development
- 60 youth-led start-ups (120 young entrepreneurs) – Providing training, incubation and seed funding to launch and grow businesses.
Through this initiative, EIDFR seeks to empower young entrepreneurs, drive innovation, and contribute to economic resilience in fragile regions.
Contact
Kennedy Mayende
EIDFR Project Coordinator
IGAD Centre for Pastoral Areas and Livestock Development
- Kabete Vetlabs, Kapenguria Road, Off Waiyaki way.
- Email: [email protected]
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Contact
- Kabete Vetlabs, Kapenguria Road, Off Waiyaki way.
- +254 737 777742
- [email protected]
