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Deadline: September 6, 2024
The “Promoting Women’s Economic Empowerment” (WEE) Program 2024 is a transformative initiative aimed at empowering Rwandan-based, women-owned companies. This program, part of the Special Initiative “Decent Work for a Just Transition” by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), is implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH. The WEE Program seeks to create good jobs for women, improve working conditions, and strengthen the competitiveness of women-led businesses in Rwanda.
Benefits
Participants in the Promoting Women’s Economic Empowerment WEE Program will enjoy numerous benefits, including:
- Financial Support: In-kind support ranging from €20,000 to €60,000 for project implementation.
- Technical Assistance: Access to national and international technical experts, capacity-building support, and small-scale equipment/material purchases.
- Networking Opportunities: Collaborate with other women entrepreneurs and industry experts, enhancing business growth and sustainability.
- Enhanced Competitiveness: Improve marketability and operational efficiency through targeted support and training.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the WEE Program, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Gender: Open to women-owned companies.
- Location: Must be based in Rwanda.
- Project Impact: The project should contribute to creating good jobs for women, improving working conditions, or enhancing the performance of women-owned businesses.
- Resource Contribution: The partner company must match or exceed the volume of resources GIZ contributes to the project, either in-kind or in-cash.
Application Process and Documents Required
The application process for the WEE Program involves several steps:
A two-stage application procedure will be applied.
In the first stage, all interested and eligible parties are invited to submit a short concept note (Expression of Interest), which will be evaluated. Please submit your concept note (Expression of Interest) in English by email to rwanda@invest-for-jobs.com by September 6th, 2024. The subject line should be labelled “Expression of Interest for Partnerships with Women-Owned Companies”.
Only applications using the Concept Note template will be considered. This template as well as Frequently Asked Questions can be downloaded below.
During a second stage, selected applicants will be invited and supported to develop a full proposal for cooperation.
Deadline: Submit your application by 6th September 2024.
