WUSC, MASTERCARD FOUNDATION SUPPORTS ASSBs THROUGH CTVET

CTVET has convened a roundtable discussion with The World University Service of Canada (WUSC), focused on building the capacity of the Agricultural Sector Skills Bodies with a grant being provided by the later.

During this discussion, stakeholders deliberated on effective strategies for disbursing the grant to ensure the initiative’s maximum impact and alignment with its objectives.

This initiative is part of WUSC’s ACTIVATE Project, which aims to strengthen youth employment and entrepreneurship in the agriculture sector and in partnership with  the Mastercard Foundation, highlighting a collaborative effort to empower agricultural skills development and capacity enhancement.

Key points from the discussion include:

– Strategies for effective allocation and disbursement of the grant

– Ensuring the funds directly benefit capacity building within the sector

– Aligning disbursement mechanisms with the specific needs of the Agriculture Sector Skills Bodies

– Monitoring and evaluation frameworks to measure the impact of the capacity building efforts

This initiative signifies a strategic step towards bolstering agricultural skills, fostering sustainable development, and creating employment opportunities within the sector.