AfDB Partners with Invest in Africa to Create 500 Green Jobs in Ghana and Senegal
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has signed an $850,000 grant agreement with non-profit organisation Invest in Africa (IIA) to support the MicroGREEN project, which aims to generate up to 500 inclusive green jobs for marginalised and vulnerable groups in Ghana and Senegal.
The initiative, titled Strengthening Women, Youth, and People with Disabilities’ Micro-Entrepreneurship for Green Jobs in Natural Resources, will focus on employment creation in the agroforestry, fisheries, and biodiversity conservation sectors, areas with strong potential for climate-resilient growth.
Funded through the Bank’s Fund for African Private Sector Assistance (FAPA), the project also benefits from a $1 million grant commitment from the Bank’s Youth Entrepreneurship and Innovation Multi-Donor Trust Fund, supporting activities over the next two years.
Despite the significant opportunities these green sectors present, women and youth remain underrepresented. The MicroGREEN project seeks to address this by providing entrepreneurship training, tailored business development services, and mentorship specifically targeting women, youth, and people with disabilities.
“By strengthening capacities and integrating micro enterprises into green value chains, we aim to stimulate local job creation and promote inclusive participation in Africa’s green economy,” said representatives from the African Development Bank.
Invest in Africa will implement the project, drawing on its expertise in supporting African small and medium enterprises by facilitating market access, skills development, and improved finance options.
FAPA, primarily funded by the Government of Japan, supports technical assistance and capacity building aligned with the AfDB’s Private Sector Development Strategy. Since its inception, FAPA has financed over 100 projects across 38 African countries, committing more than $80 million to foster SME growth and improve business environments.
