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CABO VERDE - Second edition of the Youth Investment and Financing Summit in Praia
The city of Praia hosted the second edition of the Youth Investment and Financing Summit from January 30 to February 1, 2025. This event was co-financed by the Employment and employability programme, organised by the government of Cabo Verde and coordinated by Pró Empresa, in partnership with various entities in the fields of vocational training, employment, and entrepreneurship. The summit took place at the International Fair of Cabo Verde facilities.
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Under the theme “Training, innovation and entrepreneurship” the summit brought together 82 exhibitors, mainly young entrepreneurs and businesswomen from all the islands of the country. In that regard, an institutional exhibition area was set up, allowing sector-related institutions such as the General Directorate of Employment, Pró Empresa, the Institute of Employment and Vocational Training, and training centers to showcase their support measures for young people and their planned actions for 2025 regarding qualification, employment, and entrepreneurship promotion.
In addition to the exhibitions, various activities were organized, including a workshop on “Opportunities in tourism supply chains and the blue economy. An international conference also took place to discuss trends in youth entrepreneurship and the startup ecosystem. Moreover, a series of “mentor talks” was led by national and international experts in digital marketing, sales, finance, and investment, attracting hundreds of young participants.
This summit reaffirmed Cabo Verde's commitment to supporting youth in their entrepreneurial journey, emphasising training, innovation, and access to financing as pillars of the country's sustainable development.
The Employment and entrepreneurship support programme is co-financed by the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and Cabo Verde and implemented by LuxDev, the Luxembourg Development Cooperation Agency.
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