Overview : RE-INTEG is a Joint Programme implemented by a consortium comprising UN-HABITAT (Lead), UNHCR, UNDP and their local partners; Cooperazione e Sviluppo Onlus (CESVI), Somali Women Development Centre (SWDC) and Somali Innovation and Development Organization (SIDO). It is fully funded by the EU Emergency Trust Fund for Africa and will run for a three-year period effective April 2017 to March 2020). RE-INTEG is the largest contributor to the Durable Solution Initiative for the Displaced in Somalia promoted by the Federal Government of Somalia and the United Nations. Its overall objective is to facilitate and support durable solutions for IDPs and Returnees in Mogadishu, including improvement of their living conditions through the establishment of governance systems, increased Housing, Land and Property Rights and social, economic and political inclusion. Economic empowerment plays an essential role in supporting durable solution processes and, income generation forms a key component of functioning durable solution systems, integrating employment with other relevant durable solution components, such as service delivery and affordable housing. Approximately 20% of all internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Mogadishu have no job whatsoever, whilst a larger proportion (up to 25%) have access to short-term or temporary work that does not enable them to earn a sustainable livelihood. Despite these dire figures, some 67% of IDPs interviewed in Mogadishu identified “‘starting their own business” as their preferred strategy for securing sustainable employment and working their way out of poverty. Within this context, it is envisaged that the consortium with the support from the Banadir Regional Administration will implement several activities during the 36-month period to support Mogadishu-based IDPs with skills and start-up capital. RE-INTEG will facilitate professional trainings in financial literacy and social entrepreneurship for up to 500 IDPs with the aim of assisting them to start-up sustainable initiatives with a strong social and/or environmental impact. To achieve expected results, the Project requires services of training consultancy firm to develop and deliver training to the target beneficiaries. |