Guinea: Improving sustainable livelihoods for border communities

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    Résumé

    Improving sustainable livelihoods for border communities programme aims at reducing irregular migration and supporting vulnerable groups by promoting cross-border trade, addressing non-tariff barriers and enhancing access to finance. 

    ITC will support livelihoods development activities for the border communities by :

    • Improving financial support to small and medium enterprises and setting-up alternative income activities for cross-border traders, such as manufacturing masks, soap and disinfectant gels;
    • Addressing non-tariff barriers to cross-border trade and Improving merchant relations with cross-border agencies to improve the overall climate for trade;
    • Organising cross-border social cohesion activities involving multiple communities, such as trade caravans and promotion of cross-border trade;
    • Supporting establishment of community based savings tools to enhance economic inclusion and empowerment, particularly among women and youth.

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    Objectifs de développement durable

    This project contributes to the following Sustainable Development Goals, as defined by the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.