Invest for Jobs (IFE): A 2026 Call for Proposals Launched to Support Employment and Investment

Author: Adolphe ANGOUAPublished on: June 13, 2026Country: Côte d'Ivoire

Business & Economy

Invest for Jobs (IFE): A 2026 Call for Proposals Launched to Support Employment and Investment

On June 12, 2026, at Novotel Plateau in Abidjan, Invest for Jobs (IFE) launched its 2026 call for proposals. Béma Timité, IFE focal point, and Hubert Ourizéné, senior consultant at KFW, detailed the conditions for accessing grants for job-creating projects in industrial production, equipment, and vocational training. The call opened on April 15, 2026, and applications are accepted until June 30, 2026.

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