Introduction
Batswana Youth mostly depend on formal employment to sustain their livelihoods therefore, being without a job can seem like an enforced idleness on those readily and able to work. Of the 20% national unemployment census, the youth standout at 70% of the unemployment rate. Furthermore, the global economic crisis, affirms the nexus between GDP and low investments into critical sectors;
on one hand it explains limited employment opportunities to unemployment levels among youths while on the other hand, the need for emerging entrepreneurs to foster growth in the said critical sectors and create the much needed job opportunities and economic growth. As such, the YES-ICT initiative seeks to empower budding entrepreneurs to tap into the ICT emerging market in Botswana and Africa, unlocking value and creating the much needed jobs in the process. YES-ICT is an innovative franchise youth owned business offering ICT services. The business Eco-System will comprise of ICT companies in major centres with affiliated business in surrounding localities. Project Expected Outcome
The YES ICT project intends to nurture budding entrepreneurs to their full potential. Beneficiaries will be assisted to apply for seed funding through the existing Government Youth Empowerment policies. Beneficiaries will have access to necessary training, monitoring and mentorship throughout the project cycle. It is expected that 23 Franchise Business will funded; impacting 69 young entrepreneurs and creating a total of 514 Jobs.
