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| TC Code |
TIM/58/960/34 |
| Budget Code |
U.270.08.351.340 |
| Donor |
United Nation Development Programme |
| Project Title |
WISE - Women In Self-Employment Project |
| Duration |
17 March 2008 - 30 August 2008 |
| Summary |
The WISE Project will contribute to ease the burden of returnees on the host communities' economy by promoting the creation of self-employment opportunities for women potential entrepreneurs in Baucau, Viqueque and Lautem Districts. |
These Districts were most effected by the civil unrest that occurred in connection with the announcement of the new government on the 6th of August 2007 following the 30th of June parliamentary elections.
Through strategic partnerships with local organizations / institutions, the project will provide selected vulnerable women with resources and practical skills for immediate business start-up.
The WISE Project will underpin the policies of the Gender Cabinet of the Secretary of State for Vocational Training and Employment and will create mechanism of articulation with the other ILO/UNDP initiatives, namely the STAGE (Skills Training for Gainful Employment).
The WISE Project will support social stability and lay the early foundation for poverty reduction through creation of self-employment opportunities for at least 500 Timorese women affected by the crisis.
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