Increasing Economic Opportunities for Marginalised Youth in Northern Nigeria
DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT · Awarded contract
AwardedIncreasing Economic Opportunities for Marginalised Youth in Northern Nigeria
Awarded 19 Apr 2015
Awarded19 Apr 2015
Value£32,611,255.00
SupplierAdam Smith International
RegionScotland
CategoryEducation & Training
Ended 5y 7mo ago6y term
Awarded 19 Apr 2015Expired 18 Apr 2021
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The Department for International Development awarded a contract to Adam Smith International for increasing economic opportunities for marginalised youth in Northern Nigeria.
The supplier delivered interventions in three areas: increasing access to relevant, quality skills training through reform of state government vocational training systems and improved informal apprenticeship systems; easing the training-to-work transition for marginalised youth through career counselling, labour market placements and self-employment support; and supporting transformative micro and small enterprises to grow and create jobs through better access to credit and business development services.
The contract value was £32,611,255.
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