ABE are proud to be partners with UNESCO-Ref on the TAP project in Nigeria, which aims to empower 1.2m young people with high-impact entrepreneurial skills. Helping them find decent work or start their own business, reducing the massive unemployment and poverty crisis.
STRATEGIC IINTERVENTION PROGRAMME (SIP) X1 ON DIGITAL REVOLUTION
Digital Technology Capacity Building for Youth Empowerment
The rapid permeation of information and digital technologies into all aspects of human endeavor, coupled with Nigeria’s position as Africa’s largest and most dynamic economy, underscores the urgency of strengthening user protection and promoting best practices. The pace of digitization, expansion of mobile access, and proactive policy initiatives of the Central Bank further highlight the imperative to build capacity for responsible engagement in the digital space.
In alignment with the scope of the program, UNESCO–REF, through Category 2.9 of the TAP Project, is collaborating with global stakeholders to deliver joint training initiatives for youth in the digital sector. Annually, more than 120,000 young Nigerians will benefit from the SIP‑X1 program, which is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills required to harness opportunities and mitigate risks in the digital environment.
The course seeks to strengthen youth capacity to responsibly adopt and adapt to the digital revolution. Early investment in training is essential to ensure that stakeholders and beneficiaries are prepared to navigate rapidly evolving technologies.
The Digital Technology Capacity Building (DTCB) program, a core component of the TAP Project, serves as a critical resource in this process, providing structured training and guidance to empower beneficiaries with the competencies necessary for sustainable participation in the global digital economy.
BOYS FACE A SIGNIFICANT RISK OF NOT COMPLETING THEIR EDUCATION WARNS UNESCO REPORT
Although girls have more difficulty accessing education and make up the majority of out of school children at primary level, boys face increasing challenges at later stages, according to UNESCO’s new report Leave no child behind: Global report on boys’ disengagement from education.