Challenge Fund for Youth Employment deploys concessional capital to catalyze youth employment and economic opportunity across the Middle East, North Africa, West Africa, and the Horn of Africa. Supported by Dutch government funding, the fund invests in enterprises, financial institutions, and intermediaries—including venture funds such as Teranga Capital—that create sustainable jobs and skills development pathways for young people in underserved markets. The fund's strategy combines direct equity and debt investments with support for ecosystem players that address barriers to youth employment, including access to finance, entrepreneurship training, and labor market readiness. By targeting bo...
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