
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.