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NTC Libraries Re-imagined
Dorothy KYAMAZIMA | 07/08/2019
When you think of college libraries, you probably picture quaint quiet spaces with shelves of dusty books, a librarian and students hunched over their reading material. But this is not the case with the libraries in the National Teachers' Colleges. NTC libraries are doing much more than you think. They are not only about books; their real focus is information. Information is at the very heart of the education system. This is why so much importance has been placed on libraries which have quickly developed into the ideal centres of learning in the colleges. To some, however, these ‘centres of learning' are frozen in time and struggle to meet the ever-growing numbers and needs of its users today. That is why NTC libraries are leaping into the future by creating engaging collaborative spaces and incorporating technology to adapt to this digital era. Susan Owomugisha, a librarian at National Teachers' College Kabale described her first impression of the college library as a place that lacked technology and only had shelves with books and reading spaces. "But today, the library space is changing," she added. "We have computers and the internet where we can access books online. Much of this has been possible with support from Enabel through the Teacher Training Education project that is focused on improving the quality of teaching and learning in the colleges. Through this project, a lot of effort has been made to transform the libraries so that they meet the various demands of its users today. "There is a need to focus on the library user and understand their needs," she says. "Something I never really paid attention to in the beginning. But after going through the online course (Opening the Book), I was able to understand the importance of the library set up. Things like organizing the spaces in the library and accommodating different kinds of users." Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is another important aspect that has been incorporated in the NTC libraries. Libraries now have a computer section to cater for users interested in using the internet. But that is not all, librarians have been supplied with and trained in the use of a library management system known as KOHA. This open-source software has simplified their work in a lot of ways.According to Susan, a lot of the work she did as a librarian was manual and time-consuming. This included registering users, writing stock and preparing reports. "But now with KOHA, I can generate a report, get statics of users, circulate and catalogue books which makes my work a lot easier and faster," she said with a smile. Along with the introduction of KOHA, NTCs received a library kit. This is a set of equipment that included a photocopier, a laminator and a binder. These are things according to her that have helped the college provide better services to its library users. Before, a user would have to exit the library to photocopy pages of a book that they found interesting but now they can easily do so in the library setting without it consuming much of their time. This equipment has also supported the libraries by acting as an income generator. Students pay a minimal fee for services of the binder, laminator and photocopier and this can, in turn, be used to purchase more equipment to enhance the library. To top it all is the construction works at the college. Enabel is supporting the construction of a bigger and better resource centre that can fully encompass collaborative library spaces, increased library stock, the integration of ICT (computers and internet) and provides equipment that not only enhances access to the library but also improves the comfort library user. This she as she calls it, is ‘the library of Tomorrow.' All this is part of Enabel's efforts to improve access and use of information that can improve the quality of teaching and learning in the colleges through user-friendly libraries.
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Practice Makes Perfect with the Continuous School Practice Pilot System in the National Teachers’ Colleges
Dorothy KYAMAZIMA | 07/08/2019
“My first experience as a teacher was not an easy one. I stood in front of the classroom filled with students and I trembled,” says 20-year-old Gasi Joseline. She is one of the many teacher trainees striving to join the teaching profession by studying a Diploma in Education Secondary (DES) at National Teachers’ College Muni. Today, as she takes her final Examination School Practice, she stands in front of a class of 50 students, confident and full of purpose as her lesson makes for one of the most engaging classes at St. Josephine’s College Ombachi secondary school. When asked how she managed to transform herself from a timid teacher trainee to a more confident and skilled one, she explains, “experience is the best teacher!” This experience came in the form of a pilot system known as Continuous School Practice.While school practice is something that exists in the teaching profession, it is usually something that teacher trainees get very little or no experience of unless in the form of an examination scheduled in the study curriculum known as Examination School Practice. This version of the school practice happens at the end of each year and teacher trainees are graded on their practical teaching skills which they only get to rehearse for the very first time in an actual classroom. Something that the majority of the teacher trainees are not prepared for.This is why Enabel’s Teacher Training Education (TTE) project has introduced a pilot system known as Continuous School Practice that provides teacher trainees with more opportunities to practice their teaching methods and improve their skills before they take on their final Examination School Practice. Continuous School Practice (CSP) provides the much-needed hands-on experience teacher trainees need. This concept of school practice is conducted on a more regular basis and is constructed in a classroom setting where teachers get to interact with actual students and practice their teaching skills.HOW CSP WORKSIn order for this to work, National Teachers Colleges have incorporated the CSP pilot system into the first-year student’s curriculum and created a collaboration with a network of secondary schools surrounding the college. This allows the teacher trainees time and opportunity to get involved in regular school practice.But that is not all. CSP is a progressive system and follows a number of different steps to fully equip teacher trainees with the best practice they can get. The first step is the theory phase which involves methods courses and takes place in the National Teachers’ College. Here, Teacher trainees are introduced to different teaching methodologies that involve positive discipline and learner-centered methodologies such as Active Teaching and Learning (ATL). This is then followed by the observation phase. Teacher trainees at this point observe lessons illustrating the methods courses taught in phase one of CSP. This observation is conducted in both NTCs through demonstration lessons by lecturers and in surrounding secondary schools through classroom observations conducted by teachers. This gives the teacher trainees a chance to reflect on how learner methodologies are implemented in a classroom and from this they develop schemes of work, lesson plans and instructional materials for their lessons also known as teaching portfolios. Once this has been achieved, the teacher trainees’ step into the micro-teaching phase. This phase encourages students to develop specific skills and behaviors by practicing within small groups of their peers at the college and small groups of students at secondary schools. And then comes the final step of CSP; the teaching practice. During this phase, the teacher trainee conducts a lesson in a surrounding secondary school. This is done in the presence of a few of his/her peers and the secondary school teacher in order to provide feedback to their practicing teacher trainee after the session. IMPACT OF CSP So far, approximately 2192 teacher trainees across the 5 National Teachers’ Colleges have undergone the Continuous School Practice system with many attesting to its benefits. Fred Abel, a teacher trainee from NTC Mubende acknowledged that CSP has introduced him to the practical part of teaching and given him the courage to stand before a classroom and teach confidently. Confidence is an important aspect that every teacher must have and this comes with regular teaching practice that the teacher trainees undergo during CSP. However, teacher trainees develop much more than confidence, they develop competence. Joseline an English Teacher Trainee from NTC Muni shared a more about the skills she gained. “CSP gave me the chance to put into practice the Active Teaching and Learning methods that were introduced to us in the College. But you can’t know how these teaching methodologies are applied unless you have practiced it through CSP.” She noted. A recent survey on the progress of this pilot system indicated an improvement in the skills of teacher trainees by evaluating their performance in the Final Examination School Practice that CSP helped prepare them for. More than 50% of the teacher trainees confirmed an improvement in their Final Examination School Practice results with the majority of students scoring a high pass mark between 70-90%. However, CSP is doing much more than preparing teacher trainees for their profession, it is also improving the skills and workmanship of the current teachers. Both teachers and lecturers from partner secondary schools and the National Teachers’ Colleges respectively are adopting the use of teaching portfolios to improve their teaching skills. According to Okumu Benjamin, the Director of studies from Gulu Secondary School, teachers are being challenged to be better and do better. He adds, “There a certain thing I used not to do like keeping a well-organized teaching portfolio. I used to teach with my notes. But today, it feels improper if I have no work plan and my students are learning better because of it.” A teaching portfolio is referred to as a collection of information on teaching responsibilities, goals and achievements and evidence of effective teaching. This portfolio basically acts as a work plan that guides a teacher on how to conduct their lesson in the most effective way. While the goal here, is to improve secondary teacher education, it is worth noting that Continuous School Practice is the missing link in teacher training that helps make the move from theory to practical teaching. It has provided teacher trainees with hands-on experience to build on their teaching skills such as lesson preparation, classroom management, the practice of Active Teaching and Learning and lesson delivery, which are all key to effective teaching and learning.
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ICT trainings to foster digitalisation for development in the health sector
Rachael AYEBALE | 05/08/2019
Simon Nyakahuma a clinic Officer at Karugutu Health Centre IV had never used a computer. The closest he had been to a computer was at an internet cafe or at the printery, where he would still take his hand written work to be typed and printed for him.So was Elisha Kakongoro, an Anaesthethist officer at the same facility and Katusabe Jane a Nurse at Nyahuka Health centre IV. Karugutu Health Centre IV is located in Ntoroko district and Nyahuka in Bundibugyo district, both facilities located in the Rwenzori region of Uganda.Simon Nyakahuma, a clinic officer from Karugutu HC IVThe needs assessment exercise conducted by the Support to the Development of Human Resources in all its beneficiary organisations identified a great need for skills in ICT and thus procured a training partner Aptech Computer Education, a certified International Computer Drivers License (ICDL) company to deliver these training.A trainer takes the participants through a basic computing trainingThe trainings have been received with great enthusiasm from the recipients. "I have learnt alot in this training. I now understand how to operate a computer from the basics of file management, microsoft word, search engines, creating folders, naming files, saving documents in various formats etc", mentions Simon with a spark of excitement in his eyes."I had never used a computer for serious work," adds Elisha."This exposure will help me know how to use a computer for my work, which will in turn make my work more efficient."Elisha Kakongoro, Anaesthist Officer- Karugutu Health Centre IVJane Katusabe also intimates that she now understands computers and how to operate them. She has learnt the specifics of a computer such as RAM, processors, Microsoft word, excel, power-point etc. She has also learnt basic computer management. "I had never used a computer, I would just see it there and had no idea how it is used," she says.Even when she had a presentation to make, she would always have someone prepare her presentation. Now she happily says," After this training, I will be preparing my own power-point presentations and making my own reports."Jane Katusabe, Nurse- Nyahuka Health Centre IV"We are thankful to the the SDHR project for this thoughtful training. Everyone in the training has their own computer to learn from and the trainer is really patient with us, knowing well that some of us have never used computers. This knowledge is going to take us a long way in transitioning from paper work reports to digital content." Simon concludes.
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Drug stock outs a thing of the past for Holy Family Hospital Nyapea
Rachael AYEBALE | 05/08/2019
Holy Family Hospital Nyapea is located in the depth of the new Zombo district and has been in existence for over 31 years. This health facility is historically a private not for profit health facility serving the community under the Catholic church. Being nonprofit poses major challenges in running the facility such as, financial inadequacy, inadequate infrastructure, human resources skills gap, drug supplies management and others.Of the above challenges, improper drug supplies management was stifling the facility with drug shortages thus the hospital administrative team decided to sit and review the issues and found that, drug handling personnel lacked proper that led to major stock outs of essential drugs, and thus when the Support to the Development of Human Resources project was carrying out a needs assessment, the hospital administration quickly grabbed the opportunity and prioritized a Supply Chain Management training to assist them close the gap.The training was attended by 17 staf; managers, mid managers and drug handlers in all departments. “After the training we drew an action plan to address our challenge, clearly indicating the action point, performance indicator, and timeline for implementation”, affirms Dr Jammy Omara, a medical officer at the facility and training participant. “I must say the training registered a success as you shall see from our performance indicators” he adds.The facility has been able to adopt a Vital Essential Necessary (VEN) system with a list of essential drugs classified along the system.Unlike in the past when drug orders were uncalculated, now orders are only made for essential drugs. The facility is now able to calculate daily and monthly consumption from the store in a timely manner.Storage of drug has also greatly improved. All drugs are now labelled in the store and organized.They have also acquired shelves, some lockable to better store and protect drugs.They have formed a therapeutic committee that analyses drug usage, cost analysis reports, benefits analysis for drug accountability purposes.Dr Mark Bramali, also a medical officer and participant in this training confirms that they have been able to reduce drug stock outs to 11% from 36%. He asserts that even the 11% would be much less if it weren’t for situations beyond their control such us delayed delivery schedules of the suppliers.To further address the issue of drug stock outs, they now order for essential drugs that are running our early enough, as early as 2 weeks to stock out in projection of the ones in the store. Thus they have been able to save about 14 million per year on drugs wasted, which to a facility that operates on a very small budget is substantial money.Kafeero Ibrahim, a registered nurse and participant of the Supply Chain training confirms that there has been a great improvement in drugs storage, drug stock outs have reduced significantly, there is now prioritization of drugs procured, and dispensing log books are now in place and regular updates of drug stock cards to estimate drug usage.In conclusion, Dr Jammy mentions he on behalf of Holy Family hospital Nyapea is very grateful to Enabel for helping them close this gap that was stifling their facility.” We are glad Enabel did not force a training on us that may have perhaps been irrelevant to our needs. They came and assessed our needs and gave us an opportunity to identify and prioritise our own needs that we urgently needed training in. The trainer brought us did not disappoint and Holy Family Nyapea hospital is now on track as far as stocking essential drugs is concerned.’’
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Uganda National Meteorological Authority (UNMA) boosted by Aeronautical meteorology training
Rachael AYEBALE | 05/08/2019
The department provides these services to both local and International flights that use Uganda’s air space with their main client being Civil Aviation Authority.Air transport safety, efficiency, and regularity while assessing environmental risks and protection, as well as extreme weather conditions are an agenda of the UNMA aeronautical department. So is supporting search and air rescue operations.This is done by providing vital weather information during takeoff, mid-flight and landing of airplanes as well as during searches in both, marine and aviation accidents.Now, if you have been to Entebbe International airport, you know that it hosts several aircraft from large cargo air buses, passenger jets and private air planes on a regular basis.The department for so long needed to comply to the international aeronautical weather reporting standards (ISO 9001:2015) and the need to bridge this gap was identified during the Support to the Development of Human Resources project needs assessment exercise conducted in all beneficiary organizations, prompting a training in Aeronautical Meteorology.You probably know that weather contributes to 90% of all air related accidents. This means that the aeronautical meteorology department of any given country will be the first suspect in any air related accident. The department therefore must be on their guard and meet International standards of weather reporting in the aviation industry.This training came handy in awakening the officer’s minds to the fragility of the department they work in and how crucial it is that they report accurate weather readings.The quality of weather reports developed by the department has since significantly improved.“We used to take certain issues for granted such as temperature reading. From the training, we realized how important this is for pilots and now we are very vigilant while reading and reporting temperatures of any given area,” Peter Latiko, a forecast officer says.They are now also extremely careful and accurate while reporting cloud cover. Peter intimates, “We ensure we check with the satellite cloud imagery being captured at that particular time to make sure it corresponds with what our readings say,” he adds.Often time’s clouds can cause significant discomfort and even damage to an aircraft if not reported to the pilots accurately. As Joan Birungi, also a forecast officer confirms, “Cumulo nimbus clouds are a very dangerous cloud for air crafts. They are heavy with water and ice that can easily enter the plane engine hence causing the plane to burn a lot more fuel, turbulence and in worst cases even engine failure, etc.”Teddy Tindamanyire, the UNMA director for Training and research is glad to mention how this training helped them structure better their department and she mentions, "We now have staff specializing in specific areas. We have observers, forecasters and reporters, each working only in a specific channel of weather communication”.Yusuf Nsubuga, a forecast officer adds, “Before this training, we were doing general forecasting. Each of us would work in any department, ranging from the observatory, communications, and forecasting.”“But now, each of us is specialized in a particular department paying close attention to the areas very vital to air craft smooth running in our air space,” he adds.After this training, a competence assessment was carried out on the staff and James Nantulya the head of communications department mentions, “We are proud to say that this time round 64% of staff passed the assessment compared to the 38% the last time we had an assessment done.”“Thank you Enabel for supporting us with this training.” He addsThe department has also earmarked visibility reference points as per the trainings action plans that had never been in place. These are GPS points’ that help a pilot know the distance for takeoff and landing.Now the Entebbe International airport can operate like any other international airport with all the necessary support from the meteorology department.Where do they see UNMA aeronautical meteorology in 10 years?“We hope to have more competent specialized staff on the team. We also hope to re-tool. That will mean we can then meet an increased demand from clients as the Uganda International airport traffic is growing significantly over the years. Teddy mentions.“We also hope to expand to other aerodromes in Uganda as now we only have weather forecasting at Entebbe and Soroti only.’’ She adds.
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Skills for a brighter future
William YEKA | 05/08/2019
Girl child empowerment has become a key issue that governments and other development actors across the globe continue to address. Despite several ongoing efforts, girls in many societies don’t still get the same opportunities as their male counterparts. Those in technical and vocational education in Uganda for instance are often limited to pursuing courses considered ideal for “females”. This prevents them from achieving their full potential. Enabel to the rescue The Belgian development agency, Enabel is changing this trend by subsidizing the training for girls in previously male dominated courses such as welding, aluminum fitting and motor vehicle and motorcycle mechanics among others. 28 year old Yudita Akugizibwe from Kansingo Busiisi Division in Hoima Municipality, Hoima District is one of the beneficiaries. At the age of 17 while in primary seven, Yudita’s sister got pregnant. This was the beginning of her despair. The pregnancy upset her father who decided that he would no-longer “waste” his money to pay fees for any girl. Yudita turned to her mother and sisters who in difficulty managed to support her education up to senior three. “In the first term of senior four when I was supposed to register for the national exam, I was forced to drop out because they no longer had money. I have been at home idle since 2008,” Yudita says. Skills development renews hope One day when listening to a local radio station, Yudita learnt about a training opportunity at St. Simon Peter’s Vocational Training Centre. She applied and few days later, was informed that she has been admitted. “I have always loved welding. My entire village of Kasingo has only one welder. I always see him busy and guess he should be making lots of money.” Yudita says with a smile. Yudita adds that she also chose welding because of the many houses being constructed in her area. The buildings, she says will need metallic doors and windows which she will be able to make at a fee. Future plans Upon completion of her course, Yudita plans to find a job and save part of the earnings from it to open her own workshop. “I also want my newly acquired skills to be a lesson to my father that it’s valuable to educate the girl child,” she says. Yudita is one of the 40 girls who have benefited from the training which is part of the support to skilling Uganda programme implemented by Enabel and the Ministry of Education and Sports with funding from the kingdom of Belgium. The programme aims at equipping vulnerable youth such as child mothers, school dropouts and extreme poor with the skills needed for employment and job creation.
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Cassava Improved Technologies
Deogratius KIMENA | 03/08/2019
SAKiRP promoted use of technology to small scale farmers which help them producing quality cassava flower that can be used to make different types of food and snark.
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Meet Eyalu a young man who acquired skills in metal fabrication and supports his siblings and plans to employ youth.
Ibrahim OGARAM | 01/08/2019
When he completed senior four, Michael Eyalu Ugandan National,e had no fees to continue with formal studies. One day though his connections, Eyalu learnt of none formal training in metal fabrication supported by European Union Emergency Trust fund in Adjumani. He applied and was short listed for the course. European Union emergency fund supports host communities and refugees in northern Uganda acquire skills and improve livelihood. Enabel, Belgium Development agency supports skills development for refugees and host communities in Northern Uganda. Eyalu engaged in rigorously training and after six months, he was attached to apprenticeship in a local workshop in Adjumani. “It was here that we learnt the practical requirements of metal fabrication,” Eyalu says. According to the workshop Manager Silver, many young boys from different backgrounds come for industrial training and leave within a short time. Michael persisted and stayed. “He could come over the weekends. And when the industrial training ended, he continued to volunteer with us,” Silver said. After the industrial training, Eyalu was retained as metal welder. Here, Eyalu sharpened his skills and produced doors and windows. In a day, Eyalu makes four doors. He is paid UGX 15,000 per door. ‘When there is work, I am able to make good money,” Eyalu says. At the workshop, Eyalu is respected by fellow works, who describe him as dedicated worker. At the moment, Eyalu uses his daily income to sustain himself at Adjumani but also pay schools fees for his siblings in primary and secondary schools. He has six siblings. Eyalu plans to offer mentorship for incoming learners. ‘I know, they will come here. I will support them,” he says. With his new skills, Eyalu has plans to open a workshop. He was offered start up kits. “Once I open my workshop, I will train them and offer them jobs,” Eyalu says.
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Face to face with the carpentry girls at the world’s largest refugee camp
Ibrahim OGARAM | 01/08/2019
In the cold afternoon at the world’s largest refugee camp, two girls enter into a carpentry workshop. Three years ago, none of them knew how to even cut timber. Under the watchful eye of Ugandan instructors, the young girls were determined to enter into a field commonly reserved for men. When it came to cutting timber, they also did it. They put on helmets and boots. After three months of intensive training, they are able to show their products including chairs, stools and tables. They were determined. This is Sarah. She is 18 year old Ugandan national. And that is Keji. She is a 19 year old south Sudanese refugee. Keji fled the war in South Sudan and took refuge in Bidi Bidi. At their workshop, they work as a team. When I arrived in their workshop in the afternoon, the young ladies were at work. Keji was picking timber. Sarah was sharpening the tools. They discussed amongst themselves like doctors preparing for delicate heart surgery. Then Sarah picks the timber and places it on the table. Keji picks a tape measure. She measures the timber. She marks it. Maybe about two feet. Then Sarah picks a sow. She places the sow exactly on the mark and begins to it cut away. The timber splits into two. Keji picks the piece that falls on ground. Places it at angle looks at it like a Navy sniper Seal taking aim at a target. She picks a sow and begins to cut at an angle. Done! She looks at it again. Then, she adjusts her helmet. Sweat drops on her face. She wipes the sweat with the back of her hand. She looks at me. I smile. She smiles and continues her work. The afternoon cloud covering Bidi bidi refugee camp roars. The sky threatens to give way. I request permission to enter inside the workshop. Sarah nods. I squeeze myself on the corner. I ask Keji if I can take a few photos. She nods and continues to polish her timber. Maybe after ten minutes, she has completed polishing the timber. It’s ready. They are determined to show me how they can make a table. I become impatient and tell them, its okay now. I have seen it. Still not convinced, Keji goes inside some room. She returns with two stools and a table. She smiles at me. While speaking in Arabic, she confidently tells me how she made the table and stools. I tease her that it can’t be true. She challenges me to wait and watch her make another stool. Now, I have spent about maybe two hours interacting and watching these young girls. My conversations have slowed their work. I tell them of some high level meeting that, I am to attend in the big city. They smile and ask no questions. Today, they were able to cut and prepare timber for their next table and show me the product. They tell me, carpentry is not a difficult job and that it’s not only for men. When I ask them, what they want. None of them mentions the obvious things like, I want you to give me money etc. Keji wants to return to South Sudan and in her words to become a ‘roofer’ And Sarah? She wants to open her workshop. Now, it’s getting dark. The young ladies escort me out. I jump into my big car. Sarah and Keji return to their workshop. Maybe, I will meet Keji when she is a minister of technology in south Sudan, while Sarah is the vice president of Uganda. I don’t know. But right now, I ask John my driver to press the accelerator and drive me out of Bidi Bidi. We head towards Kampala.
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Skills training for better livelihood
William YEKA | 01/08/2019
Sylvia Lochoro was forced to drop out of school in senior three after becoming pregnant. Abandoned by the man who impregnated her and ridiculed by family and friends, life became very hard for Lochoro especially after giving birth, as she needed money to cater for herself and baby.
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Atelier de clôture du projet
Meriem HILALI | 29/07/2019
Le Projet de Développement des Filières du Safran et du palmier Dattier dans les régions Souss-Massa et Drâa-Tafilalet a organisé le jeudi 25 juillet 2019 son atelier de clôture en présence de S.E Monsieur l'Ambassadeur du Royaume de Belgique au Maroc, des parties prenantes et de nos partenaires MAPMDREF, ORMVAO, ONCA, ADA et l'ONSSA Le projet s’inscrit de manière intégrante dans le Pilier II du Plan Maroc Vert, qui concerne l’agriculture solidaire. En effet, au sein des zones de Taliouine et Taznakht, le safran représente une source de revenus importante pour plus de 3.000 familles. Dans les oasis marocaines, le palmier dattier contribue aux revenus agricoles de plus d’un million de personnes. Dans les deux filières, l’enjeu se situe non seulement au niveau du développement économique, mais aussi au niveau de la gestion durable des ressources naturelles du sud marocain.
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Célébration de la Journée Mondiale du Réfugié
Meriem HILALI | 23/07/2019
A l’occasion de la Journée Mondiale du Réfugié, -célébrée le 20 juin de chaque année-, le Ministère Délégué Chargé des MRE et des Affaires de la Migration et le Haut-Commissariat des Nations Unies pour les Réfugiés au Maroc avec l’appui de l’Agence belge de développement, organisent un atelier de réflexion sur l’auto-emploi des femmes réfugiées et ce, le 19 juin 2019 à Casablanca, pour débattre sur les dispositifs d’accompagnement existants pour l’auto-emploi des femmes réfugiées et du rôle des acteurs clés afin d’identifier les mesures concrètes pour une intégration économique réussie.Le projet belgo-marocain d’appui à la mise en œuvre de la Stratégie Nationale d’Immigration et d’Asile vise à améliorer l’employabilité des personnes migrantes et réfugiées au Maroc.
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Le Kick off du projet
Meriem HILALI | 23/07/2019
Lancement officiel du Projet Renforcement des compétences des fonctionnaires au niveau central et local en matière de Digitalisation, le jeudi 11 juillet 2019 en présence de Monsieur le Ministre de la réforme administrative et de la fonction publique et Son Excellence Monsieur l’Ambassadeur du Royaume de Belgique au Maroc et plusieurs de nos partenaires.L’intervention est centrée sur l’impulsion d’un processus de changement au sein des administrations publiques ayant pour finalité que les compétences des fonctionnaires (F&H) soient renforcées pour une gestion plus efficace et efficiente du service public.L’objectif est de centrer l’appui à la réforme de l’administration publique sur la transformation digitale au niveau des partenaires de mise en œuvre de l’ensemble du programme de coopération bilatérale.
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L’auto-emploi comme levier d’intégration des personnes migrantes au Maroc.
Said SAHLI | 19/07/2019
L’accès à une activité économique est essentiel pour faciliter l’intégration sociale et culturelle des personnes migrantes. Cela est l’hypothèse majeure du Projet Amuddu : Appui à la mise en œuvre de la Stratégie Nationale d’Immigration et d’Asile. « La réussite du projet est tributaire de l'inclusion socio-économique des personnes migrantes et de la consécration d'un modèle d'intégration d'avenir », assure M. Rachid Daghay, responsable du Centre multiservices pour les jeunes entrepreneurs de l'Agence nationale de promotion de l'emploi et des compétences (ANAPEC) au quartier d’Akkari à Rabat et partenaire de l’intervention. Dans cet esprit, plusieurs ateliers d’information et d’orientation sur les dispositifs d’accompagnement à l’emploi et à l’auto-emploi sont organisés auprès de la population migrante en collaboration avec le service public d’emploi (ANAPEC) et l’ONG Soleterre.Les difficultés pour accéder au marché de l’emploi, ainsi qu’à l’information pertinente sur les opportunités économiques et les possibilités d’accompagnement disponibles sont, parmi d’autres, des facteurs nuisant à l’intégration économique des ressortissants des pays tiers au Maroc. Afin de combler ces défis, le Projet Amuddu et ses partenaires organisent des séances d’information permettant aux personnes migrantes de connaitre les services d’orientation et d’accompagnement vers le marché de l’emploi ou l’auto-emploi offerts par le service public d’emploi. Ces ateliers sont également l’occasion de s’inscrire dans le système d’information de l’ANAPEC afin de pouvoir bénéficier de ses différents services. Vu les défis présents au niveau du marché de l’emploi marocain, une grande partie des participants aux ateliers s’intéressent notamment à l’option de lancer leur propre business. Encadrées par les conseillers en auto-emploi de l’ANAPEC, les personnes migrantes réfléchissent sur les défis et les opportunités d’auto-emploi, ainsi que sur les démarches nécessaires à suivre. Des orientations sur les procédures administratives et sur l’accès au financement se trouvent parmi les informations les plus sollicitées. En outre, les participants sont informés sur la possibilité d’être appuyés lors de l’élaboration de leur business plan. Par la suite, les personnes intéressées sont suivies de manière individuelle par les conseillers de l’ANAPEC tout au long du processus de conception, création et lancement de leur entreprise. En outre, des possibilités de financement sont également prévues dans le cadre du projet Amuddu.Le projet Amuddu : une approche intégrale visant l’intégration économique des personnes migrantesBien que les efforts déployés par le Maroc lors des campagnes de régularisation -lancées en 2014 et 2016- aient permis à un grand nombre de personnes migrantes d’être régularisées administrativement, leur intégration dans la société marocaine reste toujours difficile, à cause notamment d’un manque d’information sur les services de base et les modalités d’accès à ces services, d’une intégration économique faible et fragile, d’obstacles administratifs et financiers, de discriminations et de manque de coordination entre les acteurs chargés de l’accompagnement et de l’appui aux migrant(e)s.Pour faire face à ces défis, en 2018, l’Agence belge de développement -Enabel-, en partenariat avec le Ministère délégué chargé des Marocains résident à l’Etranger et des Affaires de la Migration, a lancé le projet Amuddu visant à améliorer l’employabilité des personnes migrantes au Maroc. Inscrite dans les efforts nationaux et financée par la Belgique, l’intervention appuie le volet « formation professionnelle et emploi » de la Stratégie Nationale d’Immigration et d’Asile (SNIA).Dans ce cadre, le projet « Amuddu » met le renforcement de la collaboration stratégique entre les partenaires du projet, notamment le Ministère, l’Entraide Nationale -institution de référence en matière d’assistance sociale-, et le service public d’emploi -l’Agence nationale de promotion de l'emploi et des compétences (ANAPEC)-, au centre de l’intervention afin d’améliorer l’accès des personnes migrantes et réfugiées aux services offerts en matière d’orientation, de formation professionnelle et d’accompagnement à la recherche d’emploi et à l’auto-emploi. En outre, il propose certaines actions innovantes, telles que des mesures incitatives pour le recrutement des personnes migrantes et une approche opérationnelle de proximité dans les régions visées par le projet (Rabat-Salé-Kénitra et Casablanca-Settat).Les efforts du Maroc afin d’améliorer le suivi et la coordination des différentes entités publiques impliquées dans l’accompagnement du parcours d’intégration économique des personnes migrantes sont également appuyés. Le projet Amuddu se veut, ainsi, une intervention à double approche qui dispose d’un ancrage territorial -accompagnant les entités publiques en contact direct avec la population migrante- et un volet stratégique visant l’amélioration du suivi de la stratégie nationale en ce qui concerne l’intégration économique des personnes migrantes, ainsi que l’accès aux données.
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Les défis pour l’auto-emploi des femmes réfugiées analysés à l’occasion de la Journée Mondiale du Réfugié.
Said SAHLI | 19/07/2019
« Lève-toi et bats-toi, pour garantir ton autonomie financière, et ne reste pas les mains croisées… », c’était le message à la fois fort et porteur d’espoir lancé par Fabienne, réfugiée ivoirienne au Maroc depuis 2009, à toute femme réfugiée. Le témoignage poignant et émouvant de cette jeune femme a ouvert les discussions sur les défis et les opportunités de l’auto-emploi des femmes réfugiées qui ont eu lieu lors de l’atelier de réflexion organisé, à l’occasion de la célébration de la Journée Mondiale du Réfugié, par Enabel de concert avec ses partenaires, le Ministère délégué chargé des Marocains Résidant à l’Etranger et des Affaires de la Migration (MDCMREAM) et le Haut-Commissariat des Nations unies pour les réfugiés (UNCHCR), à Casablanca le 19 juin 2019.L’auto-emploi représente une opportunité d’intégration économique pour les personnes réfugiées au Maroc, et notamment pour les femmes. Cependant, la réalité -confirmée également par diverses études-, montre qu’il y a encore des obstacles qui entravent la mise en œuvre de ce type d’initiatives, notamment, l’accès au financement et l’accompagnement dans le parcours entrepreneurial. En effet, selon les données du UNHCR, la représentativité des femmes parmi les porteurs de projet réfugiés au Maroc est minime et décroit d’année en année alors que le nombre de femmes réfugiées a considérablement augmenté entre 2014 et 2018. La rencontre, organisée dans le cadre du projet « Amuddu : Appui à la mise en œuvre de la Stratégie Nationale d’Immigration et d’Asile – SNIA », a permis d’échanger entre les principaux acteurs intervenant dans la thématique de l’intégration économique des personnes migrantes et des réfugiées au Maroc et d’identifier des recommandations pour mieux accompagner les efforts des femmes réfugiées souhaitant entreprendre. Les réflexions ont mis l’accent notamment sur le besoin de mieux connaitre, à travers la réalisation d’études et de diagnostiques, les profiles des femmes réfugiées, ainsi que d’identifier les meilleurs créneaux et domaines d’activités porteurs vers lesquels les femmes réfugiées pourraient être orientées pour la création de leurs auto-entreprises. Il est également important de valoriser les compétences de base des femmes réfugiées qui peuvent être à l’origine de projets réussis d’auto-entrepreneuriat. Cela implique de renforcer les capacités des conseillers d’entreprises pour bien aider les femmes réfugiées à identifier les bonnes idées de projets et d’accorder davantage d’importance aux processus d’accompagnement pré et post création de ces personnes. Pour cela, les participants ont insisté également sur la nécessité de renforcer les partenariats dans la promotion de l’entrepreneuriat des femmes réfugiées. Cela pourrait revêtir plusieurs formes, par exemple, à travers de projets communs ; la définition de synergies et de complémentarités des services offerts ; des actions d’échange d’information régulière et des dynamiques de référencement des réfugiées souhaitant d’entreprendre ; ainsi que l’organisation des initiatives de formation réciproque entre les différents acteurs. L’encouragement des initiatives d’expérimentation de nouveaux dispositifs d’accompagnement et de financement reste une devise sûre qui devrait être capitalisée puis partagée avec les acteurs concernés par cette thématique. In fine, l’importance de faire connaitre des cas de réussite a été soulevé. Il est important de communiquer sur les « success stories » des femmes qui ont réussi leurs projets afin de devenir sources d’inspiration et de motivation pour d’autres femmes.
