Germany Grants $19.7 Million to Senegal for Vocational Training and Jobs
Thursday, 09 October 2025 19:27
Senegal and the Federal Republic of Germany signed a €17 million ($19.7 million) financing agreement on October 8 to support vocational training and employment initiatives. The agreement forms part of the second phase of the Vocational and Technical Training and Employment Promotion Project (PFPE 2).
Le ministre de l’Économie, du Plan et de la Coopération, @RahmaneSARR , a reçu, en audience, ce mercredi 8 octobre 2025, Dr Bernhard Braune, Chef de division Sahel, Afrique de l’Ouest du ministère fédéral allemand de la Coopération économique et du Développement (@BMZ_Bund )… pic.twitter.com/ux9ZefcXPV
— Ministère de l’Economie, du Plan & Coopération (@economie_sn) October 8, 2025
The project aims to strengthen Senegal’s vocational training system. The Ministry of Economy, Planning and Cooperation said it will finance the construction and equipment of training centers in targeted regions. It will also support the national Vocational Training Fund and implement accompanying measures to expand youth training programs.
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