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Market Scan for Youth Self-Employment

A four-governorate scan pairing policy review with qualitative fieldwork to judge the viability of income-generating opportunities and pinpoint high-potential sectors for young entrepreneurs.

December 2023 - March 2024

Under a Drosos-funded initiative, CGS conducted a comprehensive scan across Aswan, Giza, Cairo, and Qalyubia.

An extensive review of youth-employment policies and regulations was paired with qualitative fieldwork - interviews, FGDs, and rapid feasibility assessments - to judge the technical and market viability of income-generating opportunities and pinpoint high-potential economic sectors for young entrepreneurs.

Client
Kheir wa Baraka Charity Association
Location
Aswan, Giza, Cairo and Qalyubia
Method
Market AssessmentFeasibility Study
Governorates
CairoGizaQalyubiaAswan
Period
December 2023 - March 2024
Sectors
LivelihoodsMSMEs & Private Sector
Services
Research & Assessments
Beneficiaries
Youth

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