Government has urged youths in the country to write project proposals and access the funds under the Technical Education and Vocational Entrepreneurship Training Authority (TEVETA).
Youth, Sports and Development Deputy Minister Angela Chifire says government has endeavored to provide youths with empowerment facilities such as the TEVETA fund.
She was speaking after touring stands at an exhibition at Lusaka National Museum which is part of activities to mark Youth Week.
Ms Chifire said government views youths as an asset and partners in national development.
She observed that this year’s theme which is “Partnership for National Development” is in line with government’s perception of youths.
Ms. Chifire said youth should hence actively get involved in developmental projects that would enhance development in the country.
She said it is disheartening to see youths with a lot of potential unable to establish themselves on the international market.
And speaking earlier, International Labour Organisation (ILO) Project Assistant Youth Employment Programme Milesu Kapaipi said ILO has partnered with government in efforts aimed at providing employment to youths in the country.
Ms Kapaipi noted that unemployment levels among youths needed collaborative efforts to be overcome.
Participants at the exhibition include youths from Lusaka, Western, Eastern, Northern Northwestern, Luapula and Copperbelt provinces.
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Young people this is a good challenge to you
Utilize the opportunity and contribute to the country’s GDP.
2-0 to DRC ! Baby c, i feel you! These boys are just as useless as nyama soya!
But when they win they are the best. Stop slagging them off. Its either you support them or you don’t. Not this see saw behavior you like to exhibit.
Good to see such youth empowerement initiatives. Investing in the youth is investing in the future of the country. The fruits will surely show.
yap yaping. 2moro if i go there……………………..!
……………..You will find that the guidelines to access the funds are still be worked on. You have to wait for the 7 months for them to be ready!