| Approval Date | 03 Mar 2015 |
| Signature Date | 06 May 2015 |
| Planned Completion Date | 30 Jun 2024 |
| Sovereign / Non-Sovereign | Sovereign |
| Sector | Social |
| DAC Sector Code | 11110 |
| Environmental Category | 2 |
| Commitment | U.A 13,500,000 |
| Status | Implementation |
The proposed Eritrea Support to Skills Development for Employability and Entrepreneurship (SSDEE) is designed to assist the Government of the State of Eritrea (GoSE)’s commitment to improve equitable access, quality and relevance of Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in the country. The outcome of the project is to increase the supply of qualified male and female technicians needed by the Eritrean economy. The key outputs of the project are to train 1,400 graduates in two new formal TVET schools established under the project, and 5,000 students in non-formal TVET program by 2020. Additionally, 180 teachers and 60 managers/staff will be trained on relevant areas. Mentoring and training on gender policy will be given to 200 women in science technology. The project will be implemented over a five year period.
The development objective of the project is to enhance human resources development with a gender perspective through skilled labor force in order to support inclusive economic growth. The specific objective of the project is to contribute to increased access, improved quality and equity of technical vocational education and training.
A total of 6,840 persons will benefit initially from the project directly. The primary beneficiaries of the project will be students enrolled in the institutions supported by the project. The beneficiaries of the two schools will be about 1,400 students (50% female). These will be national schools, and students from all regions of the country will benefit from the education provided. Additionally, 5000 students will enrol in non-formal TVET programs. Other beneficiaries of the project will include about 240 TVET teachers/staff, comprising 180 TVET teachers (40% female) and 60 TVET managers (40% female) who will receive training that will upgrade their qualifications and enhance their capacities to fulfil their duties more effectively.
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Funding
African Development Fund
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Extending
Government Of Eritrea
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Implementing
Ministry of Education
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| IATI identifier | 46002-P-ER-IA0-001 |
| Last Update | 31 Jan 2023 |
| Name | CHIKOKO Mulle |
| m.chikoko@afdb.org |
| Country | Eritrea |
| Coordinates | Location Name |
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| 16.5 37.5 | Anseba Region |
| 14.83333 38.83333 | Debub Region |
| 15.25 37.5 | Gash-Barka Region |
| 15.33333 38.91667 | Maekel Region |
| 14.88333 38.81667 | Mendefera Subregion |
| 16 39 | Northern Red Sea Region |
| 13.75 41.5 | Southern Red Sea Region |