The Youth in Agri-food Export Development Program (YAEDP) is a six-month program designed to develop the capacity of 15,000 Nigerian youth, aged 25 – 40 to participate in the export sector. The YAEDP is accepting applications from agrifood entrepreners and cooperative leaders in these value chains: Cocoa, Spices, Sesame, Shea butter, Cashew, Cassava, Soybean, Rubber, and Ginger.
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Youth in Agrifood Export Development Program (YAEDP)
| Application Deadline | 30 Apr 2022 |
| Type | Entrepreneurs |
| Sponsor | Nourishing Africa |
| Gender | Men and Women |
Aim and Benefits of Youth in Agrifood Export Development Program (YAEDP)
The program will provide training, market linkages, and digital support to entrepreneurs and co-operative leaders in the Nigerian agri-food sector.
Requirements for Youth in Agrifood Export Development Program (YAEDP) Qualification
- Nigerian agripreneurs and agro-cooperative leaders between 25 - 40 years old who are looking to export their produce.
- Applicants' businesses must be located in the priority states in the country.
- Applicants must produce and/or sell food products in the priority value chains.
- The business must have been operational for at least one year.
Application Deadline
April 30, 2022How to Apply
For more details, visit Nourishing Africa website.