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Iraqi Youth InitiativeSeptember, 2012www.IraqiYouthInitiative.orgwww.facebook.com/GoYouthIraq @YouthIraq @RayMendenilla IYIHome@tijara-iraq.com @EnasKamil rmendenilla@tijara-iraq.com ekamil@tijara-iraq.com
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Slide7First Youth Employment Promotion training course in Diyala province completed by 16 women participants. – September 2011
Slide8Don’t forget: You can copy-paste this slide into other presentations, and move or resize the poll.Poll: A nationwide market assessment of Iraq w...
Slide9Esra’a
Farhan
, age 18 from Najaf province, completed the Youth Initiative training course" How to start a Business" and received a $3,000 loan to start his own business as a seamstress.
Esra’a
started a business that supports her family and employs 1 seamstresses.
Slide10Don’t forget: You can copy-paste this slide into other presentations, and move or resize the poll.Poll: A nationwide market assessment of Iraq w...
Slide11Lina
Ameer
, age 26 from Basrah
province
, completed the Youth Initiative training course" How to start a Business" and received a $5,000 YEAF loan to start a nursery school and
kindergarten
and has created jobs for four
employees
.
Slide12Don’t forget: You can copy-paste this slide into other presentations, and move or resize the poll.Poll: Analysis methods utilized by the microfi...
Slide13Isra'a
Ali Muhammed, 29 years old, is that Youth
Employment
Promotion trainer in Salah ad Din province. She has trained 227 Youth Initiative beneficiaries at the SEDO. of that number 91 started
apprenticeships
and 55 now have permanent jobs.
Slide14Don’t forget: You can copy-paste this slide into other presentations, and move or resize the poll.Poll: In designing the apprenticeship activity...
Slide15Khansa'a
Fared, 24, is from Dhi Qar
province
started an apprenticeship as Field Land Surveyor and is now a Project Manager with
Nour
Al
Nassriya
Construction after graduating from the Youth Employment Promotion Program.
Slide16Don’t forget: You can copy-paste this slide into other presentations, and move or resize the poll.Poll: Prior to the Youth Initiative the Traini...
Slide17Tara Ahmed, age 22 from Karbala province, graduated from "How to Start a Business" Youth Initiative training course and qualified for a $3,500 YEAF loan based on her business plan to start a project of wedding provider and accessories maker, 5 jobs were created through this successful project
Slide18Don’t forget: You can copy-paste this slide into other presentations, and move or resize the poll.Poll: The Iraqi youth Initiative of USAID-Tija...
Slide1910Funded by the U.S. Ambassador’s Targeted Development Fund, IYI is implemented in 14 provinces of Iraq.It comprises two key activities: Enhancing Employment and Entrepreneurship Among Youth
An outlet to facilitate access to demand-driven financial services previously unavailable to youth in Iraq.
3,863
youth (
3,339
men and 524 women) trained on entrepreneurship.
$5,653,300 disbursed to 1,661 youth entrepreneurs (13% women).
Youth Employment Promotion
Youth Entrepreneurship Access to Finance
An a
venue for youth to gain better employable skills through a training and apprenticeship.
1,735
youth (
1,103
men
and
632
women
) equipped with better employability skills.
3,036
positions
pledged by
951
sponsors
.
911
(
3
3
%
women) placed in apprenticeship positions.
The 6th week site visit to a youth beneficiary, micro finance Loan is $2100, Accessories & Make up. — in
As
Sulaymaniyah
, Iraq
.
Slide20Background, Design and ImplementationLessons LearnedOverview
Impact of Youth Initiative on Implementing partners.Impact of Youth Initiative with the Government of Iraq.
Possible impact of the Youth Initiative beyond Iraq.
Other Significant Impacts
Overcoming unforeseen setbacks.
Base period adjustments and capacity building for implementing partners.
Utilization of fixed obligation grants.
History of program.
Through the eyes of a new applicant.
Monitoring, evaluating and working with Implementing partners nationwide.
Slide21Promotes private sector growth and employment.The USAID-Tijara program supports the economic development of Iraqi communities by offering services that stimulate business activities and promote greater access to financial services for Micro Small and Medium Enterprises. USAID-Tijara 2008-2011PrioritiesUSAID-Tijara Mission and Priorities
Promoting microfinance and bank institutions to increase loan volume and diversify clientele.
Creating and supporting indigenous BDS providers.
Assisting the Government of Iraq (GOI) in WTO accession and in new customs Trade reforms through process and automation implementation.
Establishing an Improved Business and Investment Enabling Environment.
Creating job opportunities and access to finance previously unavailable to the youth of Iraq.
Advance private sector development throughout Iraq (18 governorates) by;
Slide22USAID-Tijara Activities Across Iraq
Microfinance Institution Supported by USAID-
Tijara
USAID-
Tijara
Supported SME Loans
Small Business Development Centers in Operation
Small Business Development Centers in Formation
WTO Accession Support
Business and Investment Enabling Environment Activities
Youth Initiative Activities – phase one
Slide23The Youth Initiative is funded by the U.S. Ambassador’s Targeted Development Fund and implemented by the USAID-Tijara Provincial Economic Growth program. The program focuses on creating both self-employment and employment opportunities
for the youth of Iraq by providing: Business training to increase livelihood skills
Access to finance in order to establish new businesses
On-the-job experience to expand their technical skill sets
The Youth Initiative
consists of three focused
activities.Youth Entrepreneurship Resource Center - a one-stop repository for training and resources for young entrepreneurs interested in establishing productive businesses and assisting youth seeking gainful employment.
Youth Entrepreneurship Access to Finance -
an outlet to facilitate access to demand-driven microfinance services previously unavailable to youth in Iraq.
Youth Employment Promotion -
a
venue for youth to gain employable skills through a training, apprenticeship and employment sponsorship efforts.
U.S. Ambassador, Christopher Hill delivers the 1st loan check issued to a young entrepreneur during the National Launch of the Iraqi Youth Initiative in the Najaf province.
(May 23, 2010)
Iraqi Ministry of Youth represented by Dr. Salma Al-Zubaidy attends National Launch of Youth Employment Promotion (YEP) in Basrah.
(May 5, 2011)
Iraqi Youth Initiative
Slide24DO YOU NEED COPIES IN BASRA IRAQ? :) 6th week visit to youth who started a stationery business 2 jobs created! — in Basra, Al Basrah.
Slide2513 (7 female) youth in Baghdad received approvals for $34,000 in microfinance loans to start new businesses! — in BaghdadBUSINESS PLAN TEMPLATE & ELEVATOR SPEECH
Slide26ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM RESULTS
Trained 3,863 participants in “How to Start a Business” and provided business counselling to write a business plan.
Disbursed loans totalling $5,653,300
to
1,661 youth entrepreneurs (Average loan size $3,404).
Iraqi Youth Initiative
The winner of each category also received a Showcase award crystal. Each winner was chosen by a committee made up of the Ministry of Youth, USAID/Iraq and USAID-Tijara. Here we have the winner of the Significant Female Entrepreneur. (Salon & beauty center) business creating 4 jobs in Karbala province)
Slide27Aseel Allawi – 28 years / Tailor & Female Attire / Babil province - loan amount is $4000 , monthly income 4 jobs created.Youth-Friendly Loan Previously Unavailable
Slide28Sabreen Khalil, 22 years old, Basra province, accountant apprentice with Cyrus Group. FIND THE JOBS BEFORE YOU LAUNCH THE TRAINING.
Slide29The Youth Employment Promotion (YEP) program has developed a network of
951
local community business sponsors with
3,036
identified employment positions across 12 provinces.
Since the YEP program was launched in May 2011,
1735 participants
have been trained and
911
participants have been placed in apprenticeship positions.
MATCHING IMPACT
33%
# of women starting apprenticeship positions through the Youth Employment Promotion program
Photo: YEP class with 18 women participants in Salah ad Din province
Photo: US Ambassador Hill and USAID Mission Director Crowley attend briefing on Youth Initiative activities in Najaf province. (May 2010)
Slide30Youth Employment Promotion (YEP)Youth Entrepreneur Access to Finance (YEAF)
Youth Initiative
TARGETS BY
June. 2012
Train 5,600 youth in entrepreneurship and employment-related skills.
Facilitate creation of 1,661 youth entrepreneur businesses and 3,200
jobs created through the YEAF loan program.
Promote sustained jobs creation of at least 50% for
900
apprenticeship participants.
We were fortunate to get this 16
yr
old youth to play the Iraqi National Anthem. — in Baghdad.
Youth Entrepreneur Resource Center (YERC)
Slide31Youth Initiative Deputy Director
Program Coordinator
Program Coordinator
Program Coordinator
Aladdin Fathi Ali
Advisor
Microfinance (Capacity)
Musab Alkateeb
Advisor Business Development
Doug Treadwell
Advisor Monitoring & Evaluation
2- FC
Basrah
FC
Thi
Qar
FC
Muthana
FC
Anbar
FC
Diyala
3- FC
Baghdad
FC
Saladin
FC
Kirkuk
FC
Erbil
Youth Initiative
Director
Field Operation
Manager
Program Operations Coordinator
FC
Sulaiymaniyh
FC
Babil
FC
Wasit
FC
Karbala
FC
Najaf
Program Coordinator
Habte Asfaw
Advisor
Microfinance (Analysis)
ENGLISH NOT REQUIRED!
Slide32Daily ActivitiesYouth Initiative Filed Coordinators
Slide33Recognition & Competition
Slide34NO INVOICE = DOES NOT COUNT
Slide35SBDC MONHTLY TARGETS /ProvinceDescription
YEAF (Entrepreneurs)
YEP (Apprentices)
Total
Number of courses / Month
3
2
5
Average Class size
15
10
-
Total Trainees Joining / Month
45
20
65
Dropout rate
20%
20%
20%
Completed Class size / Month
36
16
52
Phase 1 (Training/Training) /Month
(36 * $125) = $4,500
(16*$300) = $ 4,800
$9,300
Phase 2 (BRP/Apprtice Placement) / Month
(36 *$ 100) = $3,600
(12*$100) = $ 1,200
$4,800
Phase 3 (Disbursem/Appar fee) / Month
(18 * $150) =$2,700
(12*$300) = $3,600
$6,300
Phase 4 (Site Visit/Jobs Sustain) / Month
(18*50)+(18*75) = $2,250
(8*100) = $800
$3,050
Monthly Total Grant Utilization Rate
$13,050
$ 10,400
$23,450
Results Oriented Invoicing & Documentation Process
Slide36Get your Partners Organized
Slide37Grant Utilization Rates (Eye Openers)
Slide38KNOW WHERE YOU STAND
Slide39All guidance can be found in the Youth Initiative SOP
Slide40Lessons LearnedOvercoming unforeseen setbacks.Wearing multiple hats (client, project, prime/sub-prime contractor)/
Slide41Social Media Explosion! … A bit late…Fostering partnerships is an uphill battle.Lessons Learned
Slide42Lessons LearnedBase period adjustments and capacity building for implementing partners. Orientation session made a big difference.
Slide43Lessons LearnedUtilization of fixed obligation grants.Women mentoring women = Increase in women participation
Slide44Plan ahead and plan to adjust.Web portal DMS created but unfortunately never utilized.Lessons Learned
Slide45Lessons LearnedResults oriented program can be a nightmare to manage (grants)
With a mere $2,900 this young entrepreneur starts an internet cafe in
Wassit
province Iraq. She is the first women owned Internet Cafe in
Wassit
! — in
Kut
al
Hai
, Wasit.
Slide46Impact of Youth Initiative on Implementing partners.Impact of Youth Initiative with the Government of Iraq.Possible impact of the Youth Initiative beyond Iraq.1Other Significant ImpactsMore than 20 media outlets came to the Showcase to meet our young women entrepreneurs.
Sameera Jasim, 27, from Babil province started as an apprentice with Al Karwan Nursery and Kindergarten after
graduating from the Youth
Employment Promotion
Program.
Little Birds Fashion Youth Group displays traditional attire from each province of Iraq at the USAID-
Tijara’s Iraqi Youth Initiative Showcase Awards Ceremony May 2012.
Slide47Youth of Today are the Leaders of Tomorrow… Have an Impact on your Tomorrow… Today…
Slide48Iraqi Youth InitiativeSeptember, 2012www.IraqiYouthInitiative.orgwww.facebook.com/GoYouthIraq @YouthIraq @RayMendenilla IYIHome@tijara-iraq.com @EnasKamil rmendenilla@tijara-iraq.com ekamil@tijara-iraq.com