AFRIMAC 2
In global Alliance for WEST AFRICA DEVELOPMENT
whAT'S AFRIMAC 2
AFRIMAC 2 is a program for business, technological, entrepreneurial and innovative exchange in matters of high economic impact between the Canary Islands and West Africa.
The main objective of AFRIMAC 2 is to improve the internationalization of companies in the cooperation area through the creation of networks and the generation of a knowledge environment with a gender approach.
This project has a budget of 971,340.53 Euros, of which 85% belongs to the ERDF Funds.
This initiative is carried out from the Planning and Strategic Projects unit of the Cabildo of Fuerteventura
Specific Objetives of afrimac
- To capitalize on the tools for the promotion of the knowledge of the existing business opportunities in the international field in the complementary emerging sectors of the Canary Islands from the gender perspective, influencing the improvement of the productive potential of women.
- To strengthen the business networks created and to encourage the creation of new joint business initiatives by promoting equal participation of women and men.
- To increase the competitive potential and entrepreneurship in the cooperation space with a gender approach.
These objectives are included in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
The sixth monthly AFRIMAC 2 bulletin for the month of June 2022 is now available.
In this installment we address:
- The Presentation of AFRIMAC 2 in Cape Verde.
-The Certification Ceremony for the "Tourist English" and "Comunícate" courses in Cape Verde.
- The "Comunicate" Event in Fuerteventura.
As well as we will have in the section "We talk with", with the Minister of Equality, Social Policies and Human Resources of the Cabildo de Fuerteventura, Adargoma Hernández Rodríguez, and with the Insular Delegate of Radio ECCA, Carmen Hernández Díaz.
Do not miss it!
July 06, 2022
MEETING OF THE MONITORING COMMITTEE OF THE BENEFICIARY PARTNERS OF THE AFRIMAC 2 INITIATIVE
On the morning of the last Friday, the meeting of the monitoring commission of the beneficiary partners of the AFRIMAC 2 project took place: The Island Council of Fuerteventura, represented by the Minister of the Strategic Projects Area, Mrs. Lola García; The Deputy Ministry of Foreign Action of the Government of the Canary Islands, represented by the General Director of Foreign Relations, Mr. Francisco Trujillo; and The Canarian Foundation Radio ECCA, represented by Mrs. Gabriela Álvarez Borbón, Coordinator of Projects and International Cooperation. As well as Mr. Carlos D. Gutiérrez Robayna, Director of AFRIMAC 2, and Mrs. Noemi Matoso Vega, Technician in economics and Coordinator of AFRIMAC 2.
July 05, 2022
On the morning of Friday, July 1st, the Second Vice President of the Cabildo and Minister of the Strategic Projects Area, Lola García, and the General Director of Foreign Relations, Francisco Trujillo, met with the presence of technicians from the Council who coordinate AFRIMAC 2 to address this training project.
This training will be given online and in person, which is aimed at African businesswomen, with the participation of teachers from the Canary Islands and the participating countries (Mauritania, Senegal and Cape Verde). In addition, it is intended to hold a meeting to exchange experiences in Fuerteventura with the participants.
July 04, 2022
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