A big share of employment in Guinea-Bissau is informal, and people need to be highly entrepreneurial. That is why ADPP Vocational School includes entrepreneurial training and support to the students with start-up kits in its proposal to partners.
ADPP-GB supports groups and individuals in acquiring the understanding and skills needed to develop a successful business.
Poverty reduction for women supported by the African Development Bank (PAIFJ), with a greater focus on entrepreneurship and the agribusiness component, has been part of our training programs. The 35 students and 25 cooperatives learned how to make good plans, calculations and production for micro-projects.
The Entrepreneurship team continues to build the capacity of three rice cultivation producers of Cufeu, Djinicom and Udjequi. Furthermore, eight communities were formalised. Eight nutrition and food hygiene awareness-raising sessions were held on how to feed children with local products and maintain good hygiene.
Within the PAIJF project, ADPP-GB partnered with the For Women By Women Foundation, promoting female empowerment and youth employability. In Bissorã, around 150 participants engaged in discussions on emotional health and gender equality, while the 3rd Job Fair provided 400 young people with career guidance and skills development. These activities strengthened leadership, autonomy, and social inclusion in the communities.
Guinean Foundation For The Development Of Industrial Enterprises (FUNDEI)
A new contract was signed in July 2025, training 200 students for 45 to 60 days. The project created a mechanism for the development of Small and Medium Enterprises and promoted employment opportunities for young people and women.
The training covered various areas, namely: Plumbing, Electricity, Civil Construction, Agriculture, Seasonal Fruits and Cashew Processing.
235 trained
Supported by; African Development Bank, FUNDEI, For Women By Women Foundation and Humana People to People Partners