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Mastercard Foundation, 24 June 2021
Today, the BRIDGES Programme signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Trade and Industry that will lead to significant work opportunities for young people in… Read more »
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The BRIDGES Program Signs MoU to Create Jobs for Ethiopia's Youth
The BRIDGES Programme, which is a part of the Mastercard Foundation's Young Africa Works in Ethiopia strategy, and is being implemented in partnership with First Consult, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Trade and Industry that will lead to significant work opportunities for young people in Ethiopia. The collaboration will focus on enhancing the competitiveness of the industrial sector to attract qualified workers and will offer support to existing micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
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The BRIDGES Programme, which is a part of the Mastercard Foundation’s Young Africa Works in Ethiopia strategy, and is being implemented in partnership with First Consult, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Trade and Industry that will lead to significant work opportunities for young people in Ethiopia.
Alemayehu Konde Koira, Ethiopia Country Head, Mastercard Foundation, addresses the audience at the MoU signing ceremony between the BRIDGES Programme and the Ministry of Trade and Industry on Thursday , June 24, 2021.
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