Mali

Mali’s 2012 political crisis exacerbated that country’s socio-economic crisis, in particular the problem of youth unemployment. Difficulties for SMEs to access finance constitute a major brake on investment. In this context, the implementation of local economic development projects and enterprise development are of utmost importance. 
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Facts

  • Area: 1,240,192 km²
  • Population: 19 million
  • Capital: Bamako

Swisscontact in Mali

  • since 1989

Projects

2023 - 2027
Mali
Labour market insertion
PartICIP - An inclusive and sustainable vocational training system
The main objective of the PartICIP program is to promote the training and sustainable integration of young people in Mali by establishing decentralized, effective, and coherent governance in the vocational training and employment sub-sector. In doing so, it aims to strengthen the contribution of the public and private sectors. The program's target beneficiaries include young people aged between 15 and 35, private sector entities, companies, and government agencies in the various regions.
2021 - 2024
Burkina Faso, Senegal, Mali
Labour market insertion
Education for opportunities – Empowering young women and men in the Sahel region
The aim of the project is to integrate young adults into the national labour market as well as to facilitate the development of income generation activities. This will make gainful professional activities within their reach so that they can improve their living conditions sustainably.

News

Mali, Niger, Chad, Burkina Faso
Initial vocational education and training
13.11.2024
Sustainable Development in Fragile Contexts: A Complex Quest
In the 21st century, humanity is pursuing an ambitious mission: to make our world more equitable, sustainable, and prosperous for everyone. This vision, encapsulated in the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), unites nations, international organizations, and NGOs in the effort to improve living conditions, reduce inequalities, and promote social cohesion. However, while the SDGs offer a hopeful roadmap, achieving them in fragile contexts - regions plagued by political instability, conflict, natural disasters, and poverty - is an especially formidable challenge.
Mali
Entrepreneurial ecosystems, Sustainable agriculture
20.03.2024
Advancing Green Jobs and Skills for Malian Youth
In the face of escalating environmental challenges and climate change, transitioning to a sustainable economy has become imperative. Through the Support Fund for Youth Business Creation (FACEJ), Swisscontact has introduced Guichet 4, a new financing mechanism supporting green projects in Mali. This initiative aligns with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly combating climate change (SDG 13) and promoting sustainable economic growth (SDG 8).
Mali
Entrepreneurial ecosystems
25.11.2022
Women’s entrepreneurship: an important driver of emancipation
Mali faces great challenges: the rapid increase of the working-age population, the large gender disparities that place women at a disadvantage, and the effects of the political and security crisis, to name but a few. Through the FACEJ project, Swisscontact is helping young women and men to establish and/or expand their companies.

Our approach

For more than 30 years Swisscontact has been working in the field of initial vocational education and training helping rural and urban populations to gain access to jobs and incomes. Our beneficiaries acquire the skills that allow them to grow and develop economic activities in important economic sectors. With regard to labour market integration, Swisscontact is developing supplementary services such as informational and advisory services required to design professional projects suited to the needs of the market. Support for self-employment is also an area of intervention, providing young people with technical assistance from professionals, access to credit, the development of a business plan, etc.   

Domaines d'Intervention
La main-d’œuvre qualifiée soutient le développement économique local et contribue à la réduction de la pauvreté. Les formations qualifiantes axées sur les besoins de l’économie privée augmentent l’employabilité des jeunes et des adultes et leur permettent d’accéder à l’emploi et à un revenu.
2014 - 2018
Mali
Initial vocational education and training
Historique du Programme d'Appui à la Formation Professionnelle (PAFP) au Mali
Après douze ans, Swisscontact a achevé avec succès le Programme d'Appui à la Formation Professionnelle (PAFP) au Mali pour promouvoir la formation professionnelle. Au cours de cette période, plus de 60 000 personnes ont suivi une formation professionnelle.

Vidéos

Women Entrepreneurship in Mali
Malick Sidibe, un entrepreneur hors-pair
Bréhima Diakité - L'éleveur de lapins

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Swiss­con­tact
Quar­tier ACI SO­TUBA 
B.P. E2346

Ba­mako, Mali