Digital Skills Programmes Launched for Tanzania Youth

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In Tanzania, a partnership between the private sector and non-governmental organisations has been launched to equip youth with digital skills, primarily in the coastal region of Tanga. The programmes aim to train youth and women in leveraging technology for sustainable waste management and entrepreneurship. Two main projects, Kidijitali and Kijana na Mazingira, are under the aegis of the Tanga Yetu programme, focusing on digital skills, online businesses, and waste management.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Kidijitali project, led by Swahili Digital and Tanga City Council, aims to train 250 youth in digital marketing, e-commerce, and business development, with a goal of supporting the launch of at least 100 youth-led online businesses.
  • The project includes the establishment of a digital innovation hub to provide ongoing access to tools and mentorship.
  • The Kijana na Mazingira project, implemented by TakaNiAjira Foundation and Zaidi Recyclers, engages 200 young people, 50 percent of them women, in promoting recycling and generating income using digital tools like the Zaidi App.
  • The programme targets the youth in the coastal region of Tanga and aims to empower young people with digital skills, enabling them to lead change at the grassroots level.

Statistics:

  • 250 youth are to be trained in digital marketing, e-commerce, and business development through the Kidijitali project.
  • The project aims to support the launch of at least 100 youth-led online businesses.
  • 200 young people, with 50 percent being women, are engaged in the Kijana na Mazingira project.
  • The project utilizes digital tools, such as the Zaidi App, to promote recycling and generate income for youth.

Sources:

  • Swahili Digital ICT Limited
  • Tanga City Council (TCC)
  • Tanga Yetu programme
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