By:
Nana Appiah Acquaye
Orange
Africa and the Middle East, in partnership with Deutsche Gesellschaft für
Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), has reported progress under its “Master
Repair” programme, an initiative aimed at strengthening youth employability and
advancing circular economy skills across selected African and Middle Eastern
markets.
The
programme, implemented by Orange Middle East and Africa in collaboration with
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), has been running
for just over a year in Morocco, Tunisia, Senegal and Egypt.
According
to project updates, 285 young people have so far been trained in technical
disciplines including electronic repair, fibre optics installation and solar
panel maintenance. The training programme places emphasis on inclusivity, with
targeted participation of women and persons with disabilities as part of
broader efforts to expand access to technical skills and employment
opportunities.
The
initiative is now transitioning into a new phase focused on professional
integration. This stage is designed to support beneficiaries in moving into
employment, self-employment or entrepreneurship, particularly within sectors
identified as high-growth and aligned with digital and green transformation
priorities.
Programme
partners say the objective is to strengthen pathways into work while supporting
the development of practical, market-relevant skills that contribute to both
economic inclusion and environmental sustainability. The “Master Repair”
initiative forms part of wider efforts by Orange and GIZ to promote skills
development and support a more inclusive digital economy across the region.
Both
organisations reaffirmed their commitment to expanding opportunities for young
people and advancing sustainable approaches to digital transformation through
skills training and circular economy solutions.
