Rabat – The GREEN project, aimed at boosting youth employability in the green economy and sustainable industries, came to an end on June 12.
This project had been operating for around two years and had taken actions to support young people in receiving employment in these sectors.
This project was carried out in collaboration with EFE-Maroc and the Spanish Agency for International Development Co-operation (AECID).
The EFE-Europe officially concluded the “GREEN – Generating Renewed Hope for Moroccan Youth through Training and Job Placements in the Green Economy” project.
This project was launched in February 2023 with the goal of improving national employability by reaching 2000 individuals from vulnerable communities.
The project ultimately exceeded its initial expectations, reaching around 2100 participants throughout the country.
This project aimed to support young individuals receive comprehensive training and new skills in key areas such as: green entrepreneurship, sustainable employment, digital, linguistic, technical, and interpersonal skills.
The project used a multi-method approach to achieve its target, supporting some individuals to gain jobs in the industry, and others to start sustainable business ventures.
The project also prioritized a diverse and inclusive approach, supporting approximately 2,100 young people across the country—50% of whom were women—in an effort to promote social inclusion and gender equality.
Regional diversity was also a key objective, with young people coming from various regions, including Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima, the Oriental, Casablanca-Settat, Souss-Massa, and Draa-Tafilalet.
Individuals across these regions were reached through a variety of methods, including free training sessions, job fairs, civic engagement activities, online modules, mentorship, coaching, and tailored support for young entrepreneurs.
The project also leveraged partnerships with several public and educational institutions, including universities across the country.
Entrepreneurship and business start-ups were a key focus, resulting in the launch of about 40 businesses in sectors such as renewable energy, recycling, education, and food production.
The General Director of EFE-Maroc stressed that “beyond the numbers, GREEN has served as a catalyst for mobilising a strong ecosystem of stakeholders committed to youth training and preparing them to meet the challenges of the energy transition, the green economy is no longer a distant concept, it is a tangible source of employment, innovation and social impact that demands daily adaptability.”
Naira Imedio De Larrinaga, the AECID coordinator in Morocco, stated: “Youth is the engine of change. And that change begins when they are given the opportunity to learn, to grow and to believe in their abilities.”
“Today, we see young people who once struggled to find direction turn ideas into businesses, challenges into jobs, and dreams into reality. You have shown that when talent meets the right tools, there are no limits,” she added.
According to their statement, the GREEN project has instilled hope among young people in the sustainable and development-focused industries, successfully reaching participants across the country.
It has fostered a new generation of young leaders equipped to drive change in environmental and social sectors.
