Project to support entrepreneurship, skills development and technology adoption (ECOTEC)

The ECOTEC project aims to support job creation and economic transformation in Burkina Faso by strengthening MSMEs' access to finance, technology, and markets, and by providing a better-trained workforce. It is therefore a multi-sectoral project, specifically targeting micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), vocational training, technology adoption, and the business environment.

• Improve MSME access to finance and technology The project aims to facilitate access for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) to credit, guarantees, investments, and the adoption of modern technologies, particularly within a green economy and innovation framework.

• Develop a productive and entrepreneurial workforce The project intends to train students, learners, trainers, and entrepreneurs to create a workforce adapted to the needs of businesses and the modern economy.

• Strengthen the enabling environment for MSME development Through institutional reforms, support for public-private partnerships, value chains, and industrial clusters, the project seeks to improve the business climate in Burkina Faso.

• Promote the adoption of green technologies, innovation, and economic resilience The project includes a transition component focused on sustainable practices: circular economy, green technologies, and adaptation to security and climate challenges, in order to make the economy more resilient.