French Embassy Women Agripreneurs Programme for South African Women 2022

French Embassy Women Agripreneurs Programme for South African Women 2022

Thirty-five women will be recruited to begin a blended three-month programme titled, Women Agripreneurs Programme sponsored by the Embassy of France, which will be divided into three thematic areas which will run over two weeks each month. The thematic areas will cover self and leadership development as well as entrepreneurial and managerial competencies. Coaching sessions will run concurrently with the training programme to support the women entrepreneurs to apply the academic business management concepts, as well as enhance their personal development journeys.

Entrepreneurship continues to empower people to sustain their livelihoods. However, women  entrepreneurs still require investment to transform their livelihoods and to ensure strengthened  gender equality across the agricultural value chain. From farm to fork, women’s empowerment is  essential and the transformation of the agricultural sector as a gender-inclusive space is a critical  place to start.  

The context within which women farmers operate is dynamic and complex with multiple  stakeholders and role-players impacting the business environment. Farmers alike face challenges  like lack of financial support, appropriate training and business skills, social barriers and poor or  absent infrastructure. Women farmers, however, face these same challenges and more, such as a  lack of networks and peer support, and cultural and social barriers in the form of gender norms. 

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Women Agripreneurs Programme

Application Deadline28 Feb 2022
Country to studySouth Africa
TypeEntrepreneurs
SponsorFrance Government
GenderWomen

Aim and Benefits of Women Agripreneurs Programme

Through this customised programme, the EDA and the Embassy of France in South Africa hope to  contribute to the development and strengthening of the South African farming community, the  agricultural sector and South African women’s emancipation and economic empowerment by aiding  women entrepreneurs to effectively combat the challenges and barriers they face.  

Requirements for Women Agripreneurs Programme Qualification

Businesses that are currently trading / operational (formal or informal) Minimum age – 21 years old Minimum number of years in agribusiness – 2 years Sector: Agriculture and related sub-sectors Employ at least one or more persons Minimum annual revenue – R50 000 Must have at least a matric (this may be assessed on a case-by-case basis) English language proficiency Access to device for online learning and basic computer literacy

Interview date, Process and Venue for Women Agripreneurs Programme

The programme is scheduled to be delivered in a blended format comprising of a combination of asynchronous and synchronous lessons. The blended format aims to facilitate the inclusion of participants in rural outskirts of South Africa as well as women juggling multiple roles.

Application Deadline

February 28, 2022

How to Apply

For more details, visit the website.


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