CASABLANCA, Morocco, November 13, 2024 -- Orange Middle East and Africa (www.Orange.com), in partnership with the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), announce the launch of the "Master Repair" project, an ambitious initiative aimed at enhancing youth employability and promoting the creation of micro-enterprises in the fields of electronic repair and sustainable
technologies. This project, a result of the ongoing collaboration between Orange Digital Center and GIZ, addresses the growing challenges of employment and the circular economy.

Aimed at young people from Morocco, Tunisia, Senegal and Egypt, this project provides specialized training in the repair of electronic devices as well as the installation and maintenance of solar panels or optical fiber. By targeting young women and people with disabilities, this partnership seeks to create decent jobs and develop sustainable skills for beneficiaries, particularly in the regions.

This partnership, through a joint funding of 2.85 million euros, aims to achieve several strategic objectives:

• The strengthening of professional skills: providing young people, women and persons with disabilities with the technical skills needed to enter the job market in electronic repair and sustainable technologies,
• The promotion of self-employment and entrepreneurship: through technical and entrepreneurial skills training, the project will support young people in the creation of their own repair and maintenance
  companies, thus contributing to a more resilient and inclusive economic ecosystem,
• The development of sustainable solutions: the project contributes to promoting the circular economy and thus reducing CO2 emissions by encouraging the repair and reuse of electronic devices, while
  integrating innovative solutions in solar energy and optical fiber.

By working closely with local stakeholders, Orange Middle East and Africa and GIZ reaffirm their commitment to inclusive economic development and sustainable innovation. The “Master Repair” project is implemented under the develoPPP programme, commissioned by the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and supported by the special initiative «Decent Work for a Just Transition». This initiative is part of the mission of Orange Digital Center to promote digital inclusion and support the development of digital skills for employment, especially among youth and women.

Elisabeth Richter, Programme Manager develoPPP for Jobs said: “I am delighted to be launching this new project.  Technical training, especially on the technologies of the future, enables us to strengthen
the employability of young people and contribute to the creation of decent jobs in 4 countries. The inclusion of persons with disabilities is particularly important. The develoPPP programme thus focuses on integrating the most vulnerable people into the labour market, in line with the feminist development policy of the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).”

Jérôme Hénique, Chief Executive Officer of Orange Middle East and Africa said: “This partnership with GIZ illustrates our commitment to supporting young people, especially women and persons with disabilities, towards sustainable professional integration and a more inclusive economic future. Together, we invest in skills that not only create opportunities but also strengthen the foundations of a circular and resilient economy for tomorrow.”