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When Margret Kabajungu joined the WeWork – green and decent jobs for youth project, she was already rearing poultry with her husband, John Assimwe, at their home in Bunyangabu District in Western Uganda. The couple had started the business two years earlier and had 35 birds when Margaret was recruited. Margret had almost missed being part of the project. This is because although she had applied during the initial recruitment, she had not been successful. However, after some participants dropped out, she was invited to take their place. Although she missed the five‑day residential bootcamp, RCA field officer Lamark Muhindo ensured she received the training she needed, during the regular field visits to her home. “When we recruited her, I took her through some of the topics that had been covered during the bootcamp so that she could catch up," says Lamark. "Since then, I have continued visiting them to ensure they stay on track." Today, the couple keeps 50 dual‑purpose birds. At one point, they had increased their stock to 80 but later sold some after realizing their poultry house had become small. The proceeds enabled them to fence the compound and build a stronger structure for their birds and their cow, making the entire farm safer and better organized. As part of the project, Margaret received 23 birds and 50 kilogrammes of poultry feeds as a start-up kit. Those birds are still part of the stock today. Lamark says that the project also introduced the family to improved breeds such as Sasso and Kenbro, which are more productive while retaining the characteristics of local chickens. These breeds are bred to be harder and more disease-resistant than standard commercial broilers, while growing faster and laying more eggs than indigenous chickens. The couple now buys one-month-old chicks, raises them for another two to three months and sells them for meat at a minimum of UGX 30,000(€7) per bird. Their current stock alone is worth about UGX 1.5 million (€359). The training also encouraged the family to diversify. Besides poultry, they rear goats and cattle, use manure from the animals to improve their crop gardens and have adopted hydroponic fodder to reduce feeding costs. "We encourage farmers to have poultry, crops, cows and goats because each activity complements the other," Lamark explains. Another important lesson was record keeping. "Before, we kept everything in our minds," says John. "We would sell birds and later fail to remember how many we had sold or how much money we had received. Now we write everything down and it helps us know whether we are making progress." The couple also joined a Village Savings and Loan Association after being encouraged during their mentorship sessions. Every week, Margret saves about UGX 45,000(€11), and they have already used loans from the group to buy poultry feeds. Their goal now is to begin brooding 300 day‑old chicks, a move they believe will further increase their profits. Alongside their small grocery shop and other farm enterprises, poultry has become one of the businesses enabling them to provide for their five children with greater stability and confidence. They are grateful to the project for how far they have come in their business. The WeWork project is implemented by Enabel in partnership with Ile de Paix and The Association of Rwenzori Community (RCA), with funding from the European Union and the Government of Belgium.
When Mbambu Janet and her husband Pedson Matte started beekeeping in 2022, they had only five local hives placed in the bush. They decided to venture into apiary after receiving guidance on green businesses that require less capital, less labour, and are environmentally friendly. Their first harvest was small, but it gave them confidence. They sold 20 kilograms of honey to Bunyangabu Beekeepers’ Cooperative (BBC) and used the proceeds to improve their hives. Later, they got an opportunity to train at BBC for six months, learning modern hive making, honey harvesting, and apiary management. By the time Janet joined the WeWork – Green and Decent Jobs for Youth project, implemented by Enabel in partnership with Ile de Paix and The Association of Rwenzori Community (RCA), with funding from the European Union and the Government of Belgium, they had 14 hives. After attending a five‑day bootcamp in Fort Portal, they learnt about marketing, business planning, and record keeping, skills that they have since implemented in their operations. Project field officers also made follow‑up visits to check on their progress, while Ile de Paix carried out assessments during mentorship sessions to identify youth with strong potential to grow their businesses. Those selected received micro‑grants, with the evaluation and selection process conducted by an independent firm to ensure transparency. Fortunately for Janet, she was among the 22 project participants who received a UGX 1,000,000 (€239) micro-grant. In addition, she received six local hives and an airtight honey bucket as a start-up kit. With the mmicro-grant, the family bought 20 modernized bamboo hives and 10 Kenya Top Bar (KTB) hives These are semi-modern beehives, with a simple trough-like design with a row of wooden bars along the top where bees build their honeycombs naturally. Today, the couple has 57 hives spread across three apiaries, and their target is 100 hives by the end of 2026. “We want to keep growing and even establish another apiary in Kasese,” Janet says. They now sell honey to BBC and Bulalo Foundation. By selling through a youth group, they earn UGX 12,000(€3) per kilogram instead of the lower individual price of UGX10,000 (€2) per kilogram. Janet says that beekeeping has become an important source of income for their household, complementing their coffee farming. With the earnings from both activities, she and her husband are able to provide comfortably for their five children and plan for a more secure future. “Bee keeping is seasonal, so we also grow coffee. The training taught us the importance of diversification,” she says. They continue saving through a village savings group and are preparing for future expansion as their apiary business grows.
Before joining the WeWork project, Mumbere Misaheri was earning a living by selling eggs, chapatis, bread and offering catering services for Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) in the neighbourhood. Although he had always wanted to rear poultry, he never knew how or where to begin. “From when I was young, I always thought I would rear poultry, but I did not know how to start,” he says. When he heard about the WeWork – green and decent jobs for youth project through friends, he applied and was selected. Implemented by Enabel in partnership with Ile de Paix and The Association of Rwenzori Community (RCA), with funding from the European Union and the Government of Belgium, the project gave him the opportunity to attend a five‑day bootcamp in Fort Portal, where he learnt business planning, time management, and diversification. “The bootcamp motivated me to start because I saw that poultry could become a profitable business,” he says.Using money from his small business, he started with 100 birds and later shifted from broilers to kroilers, which grow quickly and have strong market demand. Today, his poultry enterprise operates alongside a small restaurant where he sells roasted chicken, eggs, and other foods. Through the project, he received 32 trays of eggs as a start‑up kit and later a UGX 1,000,000 micro‑grant (€239), which he used to buy 300 birds. Ile de Paix carries out an assessment of youth after the bootcamp while they are undergoing mentorship sessions, and those identified as having strong potential to grow their businesses are selected to receive the micro‑grant. The assessment, evaluation, and selection are conducted by an independent firm to ensure fairness and transparency. He now runs the business in cycles, selling birds and restocking regularly. “I sell, buy more birds, and sell again,” he explains. At his peak, he managed 500 birds and currently keeps about 220. “Right now I can earn about UGX 750,000 (€179) or more per month. My goal is to reach 1,000 birds and earn about UGX 1.5 million (€359) per month,” he says. With part of his earnings, he has already purchased land where he hopes to build a larger poultry enterprise in the future.
Evas Natukunda has been a beekeeper since 2022. After completing training as a medical assistant, she spent six years at home without work. This is because the number of graduates far exceeded the available opportunities. Eventually, she decided to embrace beekeeping as a new path. “I failed to get a job as a medical assistant because the graduates were very many compared to the available jobs”, She said.Her turning point came when a friend invited her to join a beekeeping association. She was given three bee hives and later introduced to Bunyangabu Beekeepers’ Cooperative (BBC), where she trained in apiary. “I learnt how to keep bees and how to make hives. I do not fear bees anymore,” she says. As she continued learning, Evas heard about the WeWork – Green and Decent Jobs for Youth project, implemented by Ile de Paix and Enabel with funding from the European Union and the Government of Belgium. She applied, was selected, and went on to attend a one‑week bootcamp. Before the bootcamp, Evas had 25 bee hives, with a dream of owing 100 hives within a year. Evas managed 25 beehives and dreamed of expanding to 100 within a year. By the time of this interview, she had already reached 92 hives, 66 of which were colonized. She makes local hives from bamboo and has also built Kenya Top Bar (KTB) hives. These are semi-modern bee hives designed to bridge the gap between primitive, traditional hives and expensive, fully framed industrial boxes. After completing the bootcamp, which every project participant undertakes, Evas added 35 more KTB hives to her enterprise. “I became more motivated after the bootcamp because I learnt about diversification, investment, marketing and how to sell honey to different buyers,” she says. Her business has also grown beyond one customer. She now sells honey to both BBC and Bulalo Foundation, a market connection she accessed through the project. In addition, she keeps records of her sales and plans to continue expanding. She currently has three apiaries: one on her father’s land and two on her own land in Karugutu, along the Fort Portal-Bundibugyo road in Western Uganda. She expects her next harvest season to bring better earnings and hopes to eventually buy more land through the income from beekeeping.
Les 4 et 5 juin 2026, le personnel d’Enabel Burkina Faso s’est retrouvé dans le cadre apaisant et verdoyant du Dima Hôtel de Tintilou pour vivre une expérience collective unique, placée sous le signe de la cohésion, du bien-être et de l’engagement. Plus qu’un simple moment de détente, ce Team Building s’inscrit pleinement dans la volonté d’Enabel de renforcer l’esprit d’équipe et de valoriser son capital humain, cœur de son action.Deux jours d’activités au service de la cohésionLe Dima Hôtel de Tintilou a offert un espace idéal pour sortir du cadre professionnel habituel et favoriser des interactions authentiques entre collègues. Dès leur arrivée, les participants ont été immergés dans une atmosphère conviviale, propice à la déconnexion, à l’écoute et à la création de liens durables.Le programme, riche et soigneusement conçu, a alterné moments de réflexion, activités collaboratives et instants de convivialité.Parmi les temps forts :• Des activités participatives comme « Tout le monde peut innover » favorisant la créativité et les échanges ;• Des moments dynamiques tels que le « sport des levés tôt » et la « bataille des bases », renforçant l’esprit d’équipe ;• Une soirée rétro conviviale, permettant à chacun de se retrouver dans un cadre informel et festif avec un Dress Code des années 60. Ces activités ont permis de créer une dynamique collective forte, basée sur la collaboration, l’écoute et le respect mutuel qui sont des valeurs essentielles au sein d’Enabel.La reconnaissance au cœur de l’événementMoment phare du Team Building, la cérémonie de reconnaissance des prix internes a permis de mettre en lumière les talents, les initiatives et les valeurs portées par les collaborateurs. Ainsi, au total onze prix et des mentions spéciales ont été décernées à des collaborateurs et des équipes dont la détermination quotidienne a contribué à l’atteinte des différents résultats. Au-delà des récompenses, cette initiative a contribué à renforcer une culture de reconnaissance positive, essentielle à la motivation et au sentiment d’appartenance des équipes.Un esprit d’équipe qui se prolonge au-delà de l’événementSi les deux jours à Tintilou ont permis de vivre une expérience intense et fédératrice, leur impact dépasse largement le cadre de l’événement. Les échanges, les rires et les apprentissages partagés continueront d’alimenter une dynamique collective au quotidien. Comme le souligne le message clé de l’événement : « Une équipe, une vision ! ».Le Team Building 2026 d’Enabel Burkina Faso restera comme un moment fort de la vie institutionnelle : un moment où l’humain, la reconnaissance et la collaboration ont été mis à l’honneur. Dans un contexte professionnel en constante évolution, de telles initiatives confirment l’ambition d’Enabel de construire une organisation résolument tournée vers l’humain, l’innovation et l’impact durable.
Joylene Biira, 27 was a small holder farmer with 15 birds, which she used to keep in a small shelter. It was a modest business that helped her earn an income to provide for her family. Today, she has expanded her flock to 100 birds, which she has moved into a bigger poultry house. To grow her business, Joylene accessed a loan of UGX 200,000 (about €49) from a Village Savings and Loan Association (VSLA) group that she belongs to. She combined it with UGX 450,000 (about €110) from the sale of her initial 15 birds and used the money to buy 100 chicks, feeds and vaccines. By June 2026, she had already started repaying the loan. She keeps dual purpose birds for both meat and egg production and plans to move them into an even bigger shelter as they continue to grow. By the time of this interview, Joylene was undergoing mentorship from Ille de Paix after having completed a residential bootcamp under the WeWork-green and decent jobs for youth project. RCA is a partner organization working with Ile de Paix implements this project in the Rwenzori region, alongside The Association of Rwenzori Community (RCA) and Enabel. "One thing that stood out for me during the bootcamp was that I needed a business plan with a goal and a vision for my business," she says. Today, that vision is clearly displayed on a vision board hanging inside her poultry house. The plan serves as a reminder to her of where she wants her business to be in the next three years. Her target is to grow her flock to 500 birds. In addition to equipping her with skills to develop a business plan, the training also gave her practical knowledge on poultry management. "I learnt that one-day-old chicks need preparation before you bring them home. The room must be warm and ready, with drinkers, glucose and warm water." Joylene says the idea of expanding her poultry business started during the bootcamp in December 2025. When the mentorship sessions began, she took the next step by borrowing money through her VSLA and investing in more birds. The mentorship includes regular visits from extension workers who monitor her progress and provide technical guidance. "They come to check on my birds and advise me whenever I face challenges," she says. Among the challenges she has encountered are rats that eat poultry feeds and eagles that attempt to enter the poultry house, increasing the risk of disease. The guidance she receives from the extension workers has helped her respond to such challenges. Joylene's first customers were a nearby hotel that bought her initial 15 birds. She hopes to continue supplying the hotel as her business grows and is optimistic that the mentorship will also help her access more markets. "Rearing chicken is easy as long as you have shelter and feeds for the birds. It is a profitable business with a ready market," she says. Although she dreamed of becoming an accountant, Joylene could not continue beyond Senior Six because of a lack of school fees. However, the bootcamp introduced her to record keeping, a skill she now uses to monitor her business income and expenses. Her immediate plan is to sell 50 birds while keeping the other 50 to continue growing the business. She expects each mature bird to sell for between UGX 40,000 (€ 9.5) and UGX 50,000 (€12), allowing her to build enough capital to steadily increase her flock until she reaches her target of 500 birds. A mother of two, Joylene also grows cowpeas and onions and keeps pigs. These combined activities provide the steady income she needs to care for her children and build a brighter future for her family.
When Clovice Kyomuhendo noticed that people in his neighbourhood travelled long distances to buy chicken, he saw this as a business opportunity. He decided to start small, considering his small savings. In 2025, Clovice started small by buying six birds to rear at home. By the time of this interview, his flock had grown to 27, and he was already making plans to expand his poultry business further. Clovice applied and joined the WeWork – green and decent jobs for youth project after hearing about it from The Association of Rwenzori Community (RCA). RCA, is an organsition that works with Ille de Paix to implement this project in the Rwenzori region, alongside Enabel. By the time Clovice joined the project, he had already begun his poultry business but recognized the need for additional skills to improve it. Through the training, he gained knowledge in poultry management, record keeping, and feed formulation techniques that help reduce production costs. "The training took me to another level because of the knowledge I gained," he says. Clovice is physically disabled and uses a wheelchair, but that has not stopped him from running his business. He works closely with family members who help with the physical tasks while he manages the enterprise. "I did not want to feel sorry for myself because of my disability," he says. "I am a man and I must fend for myself. Where I cannot manage alone, I ask for help from my parents and relatives." After completing Primary Seven, Clovice was unable to continue with formal education due to a spinal cord condition that left him paralysed. As he reflected on his future, his parents enrolled him in a tailoring course, which he embraced wholeheartedly. Today, he owns a special sewing machine designed for use without legs, enabling him to work independently and pursue his craft. Beyond his own work, Clovice also trains other young people in tailoring free of charge. “I let them pay for my training services only after they start working and start earning income”,he explains. As he makes money from tailoring, his poultry business is continuing to grow. He currently sells birds at between UGX 38,000 (€9) and UGX (€9.5) higher than before because they are healthier and better managed. He also keeps detailed business records and has written down a clear growth plan. By 2028, he hopes to have 500 birds. He is also saving UGX 10,000 (€2) every week through a Village Savings and Loan Association (VSLA), while using income from tailoring to expand his poultry enterprise. By the time of this interview, Clovice had already requested 20 one-month-old chicks and 70 kilogrammes of feeds as his start up kit. According to Lamark Muhindo, a project officer with RCA, every participant in the WeWork project who completes the bootcamp and begins mentoring sessions receives a start‑up kit tailored to their most immediate needs. The kit is provided in kind and is valued at no more than UGX 500,000 (€120). Clovice chose to rear dual‑purpose birds, which are well suited to his management system. “Because of the breed, they can safely spend some time scavenging outside for food, which helps reduce feeding costs,” Lamark explains. For Clovice, the business is about much more than selling chickens. He says that It is proof that disability does not have to determine a person's future.
Donam Kobugabe used to earn a living by running a small bar a few metres from her mother's home. As a single mother of three, it helped her survive, but she always struggled to make ends meet. "I wasn't even sure whether I was making profits," she recalls. Everything changed when she heard about the WeWork – green and decent jobs for youth project and decided to apply. When she was invited to attend the residential bootcamp, she almost declined. She wondered who would run her bar while she was away. Her mother convinced her to go, promising to look after the business and Donam's two older children. Donam attended the training with her baby, while her mother remained at home. "The bootcamp was inclusive. They allowed mothers with babies to attend together with a caregiver," she says. During the training, Donam listened to fellow entrepreneurs share how they had built successful poultry businesses from just a few birds. Their stories made her look differently at the empty poultry shelter her late grandmother had left behind. "I thought to myself, if they started with five birds and are doing well, why can't I?" After returning home, she discussed the idea with her mother, who encouraged her to give it a try. She also sought advice from her aunt, who was already a poultry farmer, and even spent time at her farm learning how to brood chicks.Confident that she had gained enough knowledge, Donam made a bold decision.She sold her bar for UGX 1 million (€239) and borrowed UGX 1.5 million (€356) from her Village Savings and Loan Association (VSLA). Together, the money enabled her to buy 150 day-old chicks. "It was my first time rearing chickens and I was anxious. I kept checking on them because I had been told that if I didn't manage them well, they could die." The effort paid off. Although she lost five birds, she sold the remaining 145 birds and made a profit of about UGX 290,000 (€69) in just one and a half months. "I realised this business was much better than the bar. I used the profit to pay school fees for my children." She immediately restocked another 150 birds and later increased her flock to 300 birds after receiving a UGX 1 million micro-grant (€239) through the project. Her journey has not been without setbacks. Disease later affected one flock after she unknowingly bought sick chicks from a supplier. Out of 300 birds, only 70 survived. Despite the loss, Donam has not given up. "I love this business very much and I have no plans of quitting. It brings in money quickly." She has already placed another order for chicks but is waiting until the poultry house has been fully disinfected before bringing in a new flock.The project also introduced her to record keeping and business planning. "Before the training, I would get money and spend it carelessly on things like hairstyles and clothes. I never thought about planning. The training changed my mindset." Her business plan was later selected among the best, earning her the micro-grant of UGX 1,000,000 (€239) that helped her expand.Today, Donam sells birds to roadside chicken sellers and keeps in touch through WhatsApp with regular customers who contact her whenever they need stock. She now saves half of her profits while using the other half to meet household needs. "I thought I would never leave the bar business," she says. "But now I don't miss it at all."
Du 17 au 19 juin 2026, une mission de suivi et de supervision conduite par l'Agence de l'Eau du Nakanbé (AEN) a permis d'évaluer les réalisations des Comités Locaux de l'Eau (CLE) Nakanbé Bomboré et Niima Zaabo en matière de protection des ressources en eau dans les provinces du Ganzourgou et du Namentenga.Cette mission a mis en évidence les progrès significatifs enregistrés sur les berges des barrages de Taba et de Kabouda, où des ouvrages de lutte contre l'érosion ont été réalisés grâce à la forte mobilisation des communautés locales. Les travaux comprennent notamment la construction de cordons pierreux, le traitement de ravines et des actions de reboisement destinées à limiter l'ensablement des retenues d'eau et à préserver durablement les ressources hydriques.Au total, près de 1 900 mètres de cordons pierreux ont été aménagés sur les différents sites visités, accompagnés de plusieurs seuils de stabilisation, contribuant ainsi à renforcer la résilience des écosystèmes et des populations riveraines face aux effets du changement climatique.Au-delà de l'évaluation des réalisations, la mission a également permis d'apporter un accompagnement technique aux acteurs locaux, d'identifier les défis rencontrés sur le terrain et de définir des pistes d'amélioration afin de garantir la pérennité des ouvrages.Ces activités sont financées par Enabel, l'Agence belge de coopération internationale, dans le cadre du Portefeuille Thématique Climat Sahel – volet Burkina Faso (PTCS-BFA). À travers cet appui, Enabel accompagne le renforcement de la gouvernance locale de l'eau et la mise en œuvre d'approches participatives de gestion intégrée des ressources en eau, essentielles pour améliorer la résilience des territoires face aux changements climatiques.Les résultats observés illustrent l'impact concret du partenariat entre l'AEN, Enabel et les communautés locales, ainsi que leur engagement commun en faveur d'une gestion durable des ressources en eau au Burkina Faso.
Boghé (Brakna), 20–21 juin 2026 – Face aux défis climatiques et économiques croissants, la Fédération Nationale de l’Élevage (FNE), en partenariat avec le Ministère de l’Élevage et Enabel grâce au financement de l'Union européenne, a réuni à Boghé les principaux acteurs du secteur des wilayas du Brakna, du Trarza, du Gorgol et du Guidimakha. Cet atelier régional stratégique marque un tournant vers la transformation et la résilience de l’élevage mauritanien.Une mobilisation multisectorielle d’envergure Placée sous la présidence du Conseiller juridique du Ministre de l’Élevage et en présence des autorités locales, cette rencontre a matérialisé une forte synergie interinstitutionnelle. Elle a rassemblé les ministères de l’Élevage, de l’Agriculture et de la Souveraineté Alimentaire, Enabel, les projets sectoriels majeurs (PDCF, PRAPS 2, SYSALIM) et l'ONARDEP, aux côtés des organisations professionnelles d’éleveurs. En marge des discussions, une exposition du PDCF a mis en valeur les équipements et semences indispensables au renforcement de la production fourragère.L’approche Enabel : Intensification et Durabilité Au cœur des échanges techniques alignés sur la Stratégie décennale du secteur de l’élevage (2026–2035), Enabel a partagé son expertise sur les systèmes d’élevage intensif et semi-intensif. Présentés comme des alternatives indispensables et complémentaires au pastoralisme traditionnel, ces modèles ouvrent la voie à une meilleure maîtrise des ressources, à la structuration de la filière lait et à la réduction de la vulnérabilité des éleveurs face aux aléas climatiques.Des solutions structurelles et une feuille de route claire Pour assurer la sécurité alimentaire du cheptel, les participants ont formulé plusieurs recommandations clés :Développer l’autonomie alimentaire : Étendre les cultures fourragères dans les zones à fort potentiel et valoriser les résidus agricoles.Moderniser et financer : Faciliter l’accès aux financements, aux équipements de mécanisation et renforcer les modèles d’élevage semi-intensif.Accompagner les acteurs : Consolider les capacités des organisations professionnelles et renforcer les services vétérinaires de proximité.Cet atelier de Boghé pose les jalons d'un engagement collectif fort pour moderniser la filière, augmenter durablement la production animale et adapter le secteur aux enjeux environnementaux actuels.
The EU Circular Economy Resource Centre (EU CERC) is accelerating the transition to a circular economy. Since its unveiling at WCEF2025 in Brazil, experts from the centre have engaged in a flurry of activity to boost the circular economy in EU partner countries. “The EU CERC is not just a resource centre; it is a catalyst for change straddling multiple countries,” was how Kari Herlevi, Programme Director at Sitra International Programmes, explained the new centre to the participants at the World Circular Economy Forum 2025.The centre encourages circular economy cooperation between the EU and partner countries among businesses, governments and NGOs. It shares circular economy policy and business know-how from the EU, particularly in electronics, batteries and renewables, infrastructure and construction, as well as industry and mining. Key themes for the centre include ecodesign, extended producer responsibility (EPR), road maps, finance and business support.Read the full article by David J. Cord here: https://www.sitra.fi/en/news/the-eu-circular-economy-resource-centre-celebrates-an-eventful-start/
Du 7 au 17 juin 2026, l'expert en santé animale d'Enabel, le Dr Mamadou Lamine Dia, a conduit à Conakry une mission de prise de contact avec les acteurs guinéens de l'élevage. Objectif : ancrer sur le terrain le volet santé animale (Résultat 2) du Programme Régional d'Appui au Développement de l'Économie Pastorale en Afrique de l'Ouest et au Sahel (PRADEP-AOS, Couloir Ouest), qui couvre quatre pays — la Guinée, la Mauritanie, le Sénégal et le Mali. Après le Mali et le Sénégal, la Guinée est la troisième étape de cette série de missions nationales.En dix jours, la mission a réuni l'essentiel des parties prenantes nationales : la Secrétaire générale du Ministère de l'Élevage, la Direction Nationale des Services Vétérinaires, le Laboratoire Central Vétérinaire de Diagnostics, la FAO, les Directions de la Santé et de l'Environnement, ainsi que des vétérinaires et importateurs privés. Au total, plus de 30 interlocuteurs mobilisés autour d'un même enjeu.Un projet jugé pertinent et bien alignéLes échanges ont confirmé que les activités du Résultat 2 répondent aux besoins réels des services vétérinaires guinéens. Le PRADEP apportera un appui technique et financier à leurs missions régaliennes : réglementation, surveillance sanitaire et police sanitaire. Le programme est en phase avec les maladies prioritaires du pays (PPR, PPCB, fièvre aphteuse, peste porcine africaine, Newcastle) et les zoonoses majeures (rage, brucellose, grippe aviaire, anthrax, tuberculose).La force du transfrontalier et du « One Health »Tous les acteurs ont salué la valeur ajoutée de l'approche transfrontalière face à la mobilité du bétail et au risque d'épizooties. Le système national d'alerte (REMAGUI), qui fait remonter l'information sanitaire de l'éleveur jusqu'aux instances centrales, épouse parfaitement la logique du PRADEP. La Guinée illustre aussi un « One Health » efficace : l'alerte des services de l'environnement sur les mortalités d'oiseaux aux îles de Kapatchez a permis de confirmer un foyer de grippe aviaire. Santé humaine, animale et environnementale : « tout se tient ».Des défis identifiés, des pistes d'action La circulation de faux médicaments vétérinaires via des circuits informels reste un problème de fond. La mission a plaidé pour un renforcement des contrôles aux frontières, une traçabilité des produits et la formation des distributeurs. Une enveloppe dédiée à la Fièvre de la Vallée du Rift pourrait par ailleurs financer un état des lieux de la maladie en Guinée.La mission a posé les fondations techniques, institutionnelles et partenariales du Résultat 2. Prochaine étape : l'atelier de Lomé, qui assurera la coordination régionale entre les quatre pays du Couloir Ouest — Guinée, Mauritanie, Sénégal et Mali.
Un nouvel espace au service de l'innovation pédagogique La Province éducative du Haut-Katanga franchit une nouvelle étape dans sa transition numérique. Grâce à l'appui d'Enabel, la Direction Provinciale de l'Éducation et Nouvelle Citoyenneté dispose désormais d'une salle numérique moderne installée à l'Institut Kiwele de Lubumbashi. Inaugurée le 19 juin 2026 par le Ministre provincial de l'Éducation, en présence du Directeur Pays d'Enabel en RDC, Danny Denolf, des inspecteurs et des représentants des enseignants, cette infrastructure marque une avancée importante dans le renforcement des compétences numériques des acteurs du système éducatif. « La digitalisation de l'éducation en RDC n'est plus une perspective lointaine, mais une réalité en marche », a souligné Danny Denolf lors de la cérémonie. Un levier pour renforcer les compétences des acteurs éducatifs Conçu comme un centre de ressources numériques, cette véritable salle permettra aux inspecteurs, enseignants et cadres éducatifs de bénéficier d'un accès élargi aux outils et contenus pédagogiques modernes. Les utilisateurs pourront notamment : Participer à des formations pédagogiques et numériques, en présentiel ou à distance ; Accéder à des ressources pédagogiques digitalisées ; Utiliser la plateforme d'apprentissage en ligne du programme IFADEM ; Développer des communautés de pratique favorisant l'apprentissage entre paires ; Obtention des certifications de base en informatique grâce au programme ABC, mis en œuvre en partenariat avec la STMicroelectronics Foundation. Accélérer la digitalisation du système éducatif Cette initiative s'inscrit dans la volonté du gouvernement congolais et de ses partenaires de moderniser l'éducation en intégrant davantage les technologies numériques dans les pratiques d'enseignement et de gestion scolaire. Au-delà de l'équipement, l'ambition est de renforcer durablement les capacités des professionnels de l'éducation afin qu'ils puissent mieux répondre aux défis d'un monde en constante évolution et préparer les apprenants aux compétences du XXIᵉ siècle. À travers cette réalisation, Enabel réaffirme son engagement à accompagner la coopération entre la Belgique et la RDC en faveur d'une éducation de qualité, inclusive et innovante. La nouvelle salle numérique de l'Institut Kiwele constitue ainsi un investissement concret dans le capital humain, offrant aux acteurs éducatifs du Haut-Katanga les outils nécessaires pour faire du numérique un moteur de transformation et d'amélioration des apprentissages au bénéfice des générations futures.
Lubumbashi, du 17 au 19 juin 2026, à l'occasion de la DRC Mining Week 2026, Enabel a réaffirmé son engagement en faveur de l'emploi des jeunes, de la formation professionnelle et du développement économique local en mettant l'accent sur un enjeu clé : rapprocher les compétences des opportunités offertes par la croissance économique et les investissements stratégiques en République démocratique du Congo. Pendant trois jours, le stand d'Enabel a accueilli de nombreux visiteurs, partenaires institutionnels, acteurs du secteur privé, jeunes entrepreneurs et chercheurs d'emploi venus découvrir les initiatives mises en œuvre pour renforcer l'employabilité et soutenir l'entrepreneuriat. Mettre les jeunes au cœur des opportunités économiques La première journée a été marquée par la participation de Mme Sonia Masangu, entrepreneure accompagnée dans le cadre du programme SOPA+, au Programme Jeunes Entrepreneurs. Cette initiative a permis de mettre en lumière le potentiel entrepreneurial de la jeunesse congolaise et l'importance d'un accompagnement adapté pour transformer des idées innovantes en projets viables. À travers ses interventions, Enabel a rappelé que l'accès à l'emploi passe également par le renforcement des compétences entrepreneuriales et la création d'un environnement favorable au développement des petites et moyennes entreprises. Transformer les investissements en emplois locaux Le point culminant de cette édition a été l'organisation, le 18 juin, d'un dialogue stratégique multi-acteurs intitulé : « Du cuivre aux carrières : transformer les investissements du Corridor de Lobito en emplois locaux » Organisé par Enabel et le programme Team Europe Initiative Opportunity-driven Vocational Education and Training (TEI OP-VET), cet atelier a réuni des représentants des pouvoirs publics, du secteur privé, des institutions de formation et des partenaires techniques et financiers. Les échanges ont mis en évidence la nécessité de mieux aligner les besoins du marché du travail avec l'offre de formation afin de permettre aux jeunes Congolais de bénéficier davantage des opportunités générées par les investissements liés au Corridor de Lobito. Les participants ont également souligné l'importance d'une approche orientée vers les opportunités économiques, permettant d'anticiper les besoins en compétences et de préparer une main-d'œuvre qualifiée pour les secteurs porteurs. Des partenariats pour accélérer l'insertion professionnelle L'atelier s'est conclu par la signature de deux protocoles d'accord entre Enabel et deux acteurs majeurs du secteur privé : le Club BTP et Rawbank. Ces partenariats visent à renforcer les synergies entre les secteurs de la formation et de l'entreprise autour de deux axes prioritaires : L’accompagnement, le financement et l'accélération des PME ; La formation, la certification et l'insertion professionnelle des jeunes, des femmes et des groupes vulnérables. Cette collaboration traduit une volonté commune de créer des parcours plus fluides entre l'apprentissage, l'acquisition de compétences et l'accès à l'emploi. La dernière journée de la DRC Mining Week a permis à dix jeunes accompagnés par le projet Formation, Emploi et Entrepreneuriat (FEE) de participer au Programme Jeunes Entrepreneurs (YEP), consacré à l'intégration de la nouvelle génération dans le secteur minier. Leur participation illustre l'ambition portée par Enabel : permettre aux jeunes de devenir des acteurs du développement économique de leur pays en leur donnant accès aux compétences, aux réseaux et aux opportunités nécessaires à leur réussite. Présent à Lubumbashi durant l'événement, le Directeur Pays d'Enabel en RDC, Danny Denolf, a encouragé la jeunesse congolaise à croire en son potentiel et à saisir les opportunités offertes par les transformations économiques en cours. Construire des opportunités durables La DRC Mining Week 2026 a confirmé l'importance du dialogue entre pouvoirs publics, entreprises, centres de formation et partenaires du développement pour répondre aux défis de l'emploi et des compétences. À travers ses projets, notamment Formation, Emploi et Entrepreneuriat (FEE), Travail Décent et Protection Sociale (TDPS) et son implication dans la Team Europe Initiative OP-VET, Enabel poursuit son action pour faire en sorte que les investissements économiques contribuent concrètement à la création d'emplois décents, au développement des compétences et à l'émergence d'une croissance plus inclusive au bénéfice des populations congolaises.
Dans les districts de Gaya, Gothèye et Dioundiou, l’accès aux soins spécialisés franchit une étape décisive. Grâce à l’appui du projet PASS-Sutura, les structures de santé de première ligne sont progressivement renforcées pour mieux prévenir, détecter et prendre en charge les maladies chroniques et les troubles sensoriels.Des maladies silencieuses, un défi majeur de santé publiqueLes maladies non transmissibles, comme l’hypertension, le diabète ou les maladies respiratoires, représentent aujourd’hui la principale cause de mortalité dans le monde. À cela s’ajoutent les troubles de la vision et de l’audition, très répandus mais encore insuffisamment pris en charge au Niger. Face à cette situation, l’intégration de ces services au niveau des soins de santé primaire apparaît comme une solution essentielle.Des équipements et une formation structurée des soignantsPour répondre à ce défi, 63 formations sanitaires ont été équipées en matériel de diagnostic et de suivi, notamment des ECG, audiomètres, ophtalmoscopes ou encore spiromètres.En complément, Enabel, en collaboration avec les programmes nationaux de santé et plusieurs partenaires, a organisé en mai et juin 2026 des sessions de formation au profit de 69 prestataires de santé issus des centres de santé intégrés et des hôpitaux de district de Gaya, Gothèye et Dioundiou. Ces formations, tenues à Gaya et Gothèye, ont permis de renforcer les compétences des participants sur l’utilisation des équipements, la réalisation des tests et l’interprétation des résultats.Pour la première fois, certains hôpitaux de district disposent ainsi d’outils comme l’électrocardiogramme pour diagnostiquer les troubles du rythme cardiaque ou l’audiomètre pour détecter la perte d’audition. D’autres examens permettent désormais d’évaluer les troubles de la vision, les affections ORL ainsi que les complications du diabète et des maladies respiratoires, y compris les séquelles de la tuberculose.Des résultats encourageants vers un meilleur accès aux soinsÀ l’issue des formations, les résultats montrent une amélioration notable des connaissances des participants, avec une progression significative entre les prétests et les post-tests. La formation a été globalement bien appréciée, même si sa durée a été jugée insuffisante par une partie des participants.Cette initiative marque une avancée importante vers une offre de soins plus accessible et plus complète au niveau local. Elle contribue ainsi à rapprocher les services spécialisés des populations et à faire progresser la couverture sanitaire universelle, afin que personne ne soit laissée de côté.