Promotion of Income Generating Activities among Vulnerable Groups in Liberia
Project / Programme summary

The protracted civil war in Liberia has severely disrupted the socio-economic fibre of the country resulting in over 80% of the population being without full gainful employment. Consequently, the Government of Liberia together with UNDP, Trickle Up Programme and UNV have embarked on a programme for the economic empowerment of the displaced in Liberia through support of small-scale income-generating activities (IGA).

1. Objectives
   1. Promote small grant schemes to internally displaced ex-combatants, and other vulnerable groups (particularly women) in Liberia who can work their way out of poverty by creating their own business enterprises.
   2. Strengthen the administrative/managerial capacity of national NGOs to implement IGA programmes and develop a stronger network of local NGOs.
2. Activities/contents
   
   1. Provide micro-grants to support the creation of viable micro-enterprises that benefit vulnerable groups.
   2. Conduct programme administration for National partners and start your own business workshops.
3. Expected outcomes / impacts
   
   1. The introduction of an expanded micro-grant programme.
   2. Co-ordinated inputs and efforts of UNDP, TUP and UNV to reach groups typically outside more conventional financial instruments.
   3. New opportunities created for employment and income generation activities for the vulnerable groups.
4. Features in line with the Agenda for Action
   Contribution to the priority areas of focus - poverty reduction and conflict prevention.

• UNDP Monrovia, Liberia
• TUP New York, USA
• UNV Headquarters:

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