GWYESCO is a results-based financing module supporting women and youth aged 18-35 across Ghana's three northern regions. The module combines vocational training, digital skills, entrepreneurship support, employment placement, and social cohesion activities to create sustainable livelihoods. Delivered by the Social Investment Fund in partnership with the African Development Bank and Ghana's Ministry of Finance — designed to transform potential into participation in the modern economy.
Ghana Women and Youth Employment and Social Cohesion (GWYESCO)
A results-based financing module building sustainable livelihoods for women and youth aged 18-35 across Ghana's northern frontier. Skills, capital, placement, and the social fabric to hold it all together.
Duration
Oct 10 2026 - Jan 04 2028
Budget
$ 25,000,000
Sponsors
AFDB, MOF
Regions
Central, Eastern, Northern
About Project
How It Works
01
Apply Online
Complete a single eligibility form with your Ghana Card.
02
Eligibility Check
Automated screening against module criteria and vulnerability flags.
03
Field verification
Implementing partners confirm details on the ground.
04
Enrolment & support
Begin training, receive stipends, and progress to a verified job.
A coalition for delivery.
SIF
The Social Investment Fund
NDA
Northern Development Authority
GRATIS
Ghana Regional Appropriate Technology and Industrial Service
NEIP
National Entrepreneurship & Innovation Programme
RCOMSDEP
Responsible Cooperative Mining and Skills Development Programme
YEA
Youth Employment Agency
GCB
Ghana Commercial Bank
CBG
Consolidated Bank Ghana
ARB APEX BANK
ARB Apex Bank
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Lives and businesses transformed
Hear from women and youth whose lives and businesses have been transformed through GWYESCO's support
I own a shop where I sell storage bowls, mugs, tables and chairs as well as other plastic ware. I have been barely able to keep my business afloat as well as increase sales in this difficult economic climate. I was keeping track of my records but it was not the best. The tools I received from JAVC as well as the training on how to use them effectively has helped improve my record keeping as well as help me plug some spending leakages. I am very happy and recommend the project to my fellow MSMEs
Kwame Mensah
24 years old
Mensah General Store
Accra, Greater Accra