Working Group Description

The Economic Inclusion Working Group comprises of organisations and institutions working in the field of job creation, skills development and entrepreneurship.

2024 Focus areas

• Facilitate collaboration around the establishment of a School of Skills to provide vocational training and empower individuals with practical skills
• Facilitate collaboration around Social Innovation incubation programs to support entrepreneurship and innovative business solutions
• Investigate and co-develop skills diagnostics and psychometric assessments, including life skills training, to enhance employability and personal development
• Advancing beneficiary ownership of opportunities through life skills and personal development initiatives, fostering empowerment and agency

Development Gaps

• Lack of comprehensive career guidance and development pathways for individuals, hindering their ability to navigate the job market effectively
• Challenges related to school dropouts, literacy rates, and access to specialized training programs such as barista training
• Scaling of skills programmes and counseling services needed to address the diverse needs of the community and promote economic inclusion
• Early-stage entrepreneurship support

Collaboration Opportunities

• Skills Development Programmes to reach a broader audience and address skills gaps in the community
• Referral pathways to connect young people with opportunities to bridge the gap of youth unemployment
• Accessible start-up support and resources for small businesses to grow and thrive
• Economic inclusion and local development support to for enhancement of sustainable community-based tourism businesses