Gabon - Pilot Public Works Project for Entrepreneurship and Employment Promotion


Project Summary

Approval Date 08 Jul 1998
Signature Date 29 May 2001
Planned Completion Date 31 Dec 2007
Last Disbursement Planned Date 31 Dec 2006
Sovereign / Non-Sovereign Sovereign
Sector Urban Development
DAC Sector Code 43032
Environmental Category 2
Commitment U.A 71,835.43
Status Completion

Project General Description

This intervention focuses on the Public Works Pilot Project for the Promotion of Entrepreneurship and Employment. It responds to the Government's concern to promote the local private sector particularly that of the construction companies MEPs, to combat unemployment by creating jobs in the construction sector. The project should contribute to improving the living conditions and family well-being of residents and promoting BEPs. In addition, it is the first step in PROTOTIPPEE, which aims to ensure the sustainability of this type of operation by setting up the appropriate management structures and procedures. The project comprises the following components: A) Capacity building of stakeholders; B) Construction of typical neighborhood infrastructures; C) ongoing monitoring / evaluation of the project; and D) implementation of PROTOTIPPEE.

Project Objectives

The objective of the project is to promote micro and small construction companies as part of the improvement of infrastructure in disadvantaged neighborhoods.

Beneficiaries

The main beneficiaries of the project are micro and small construction companies.

Participating Organization

Funding
African Development Bank
Extending
Government Of Gabon
Implementing
MINISTERE DE L ECONOMIE, DES FINANCES, DU BUDGET ET DE LA PRIVATISATION
Extending
Government of Gabon

Information

IATI identifier 46002-P-GA-J00-001
Last Update 22 Mar 2023

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Contact Details

Name Belgacem BEN SASSI
Email b.bensassi@afdb.org

Geographic Location

Country Gabon