Green Jobs Programme in the building construction sector
The joint UN project “Enhancing Competitiveness and Sustainable Business among MSMEs in building Constructions” aims to create sustainable and green jobs among micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the Zambian building construction industry.
Project details
Duration
1 September 2013 - 31 August 2017
Development partner(s)
Government of Finland
Location
Lusaka, Zambia
Contact
Tapera Muzira, Chief Technical Advisor, [email protected]
Additional details
The joint UN project “Enhancing Competitiveness and Sustainable Business among MSMEs in building Constructions” aims to create sustainable and green jobs among micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the Zambian building construction industry.
The Zambia Green Jobs Programme seeks to unlock the green jobs creation potential of Zambia’s building construction industry by enhancing the competitiveness of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) based on principles of sustainable enterprises that balance economic, social and environmental objectives. The Programme will contribute to the use of green building materials including sustainably produced timber during construction as well as promote energy and water efficiency during the operation and maintenance life cycle phase of the buildings or houses in Zambia.
The Zambia Green Jobs Programme seeks to unlock the green jobs creation potential of Zambia’s building construction industry by enhancing the competitiveness of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) based on principles of sustainable enterprises that balance economic, social and environmental objectives. The Programme will contribute to the use of green building materials including sustainably produced timber during construction as well as promote energy and water efficiency during the operation and maintenance life cycle phase of the buildings or houses in Zambia.