Project: Women on the Green Path

Project Partners: CAWTAR (Tunisia), REMESS (Morocco), EDAMA (Jordan)

Project Reference Number: PRO430EDE-2023

1.Background and Context

The Women on the Green Path (WGP) project aims to promote women’s economic empowerment in the green and circular economy throughout the Mediterranean region. This focus is crucial for driving sustainable development and enhancing climate resilience. However, challenges such as lack of resources, limited access to funding, and negative social norms hinder women’s full participation in this sector.

Implemented in Tunisia, Jordan, and Morocco, the project seeks to build the capacities of organizations supporting women entrepreneurs, enhance their roles in driving sustainable growth, and advocate for gender equality in the transition to a green economy. WGP provides policy engagement, capacity building, and technical assistance for women entrepreneurs and MSMEs in green sectors, contributing to inclusive and sustainable economic development.

This initiative is launched by CAWTAR in collaboration with REMESS, EDAMA, and MedWaves, the UNEP/MAP Regional Activity Centre for Sustainable Consumption and Production (SCP). The project is supported by GIZ on behalf of the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development of Germany, the Agencia Española de Cooperación para el Desarrollo (AECID), and the Union for the Mediterranean Secretariat (UFMS).

2. Objective of the Call :

The objective of this call for applications is to identify and select 60 women entrepreneurs from Tunisia, Jordan, and Morocco (20 per country) to participate in a Training program under the Women on the Green Path (WGP) project.

The program provides intensive in-class and online training sessions designed to equip participants with essential skills and practical tools. It also includes one-on-one coaching sessions to support participants in effectively applying their newly acquired knowledge. Furthermore, the program offers networking opportunities at both national and regional levels to foster collaboration and knowledge exchange, along with technical assistance to facilitate the practical implementation of sustainable practices.

3.Eligibility:

• Entrepreneurship in Green or Circular Economy: Women entrepreneurs who lead, manage, or co-own a business in the green or circular economy sectors as well as Women entrepreneurs who are members of formal professional groups (e.g., cooperatives) engaged in green or circular economy activities.
• Geographical Scope: The business or project must be based in Tunisia, Jordan, or Morocco.
• Operational Status: The business or cooperative must have been operational for a minimum of one (1) year.
• Sector Alignment: Focus on green or circular economy initiatives.

4.Definitions

Green Projects: These projects aim to protect and enhance the environment by reducing pollution, decreasing fossil fuel consumption, and utilizing sustainable energy resources. They encompass areas such as renewable energy, energy efficiency, pollution prevention, clean transportation, biodiversity conservation, and water management.

Circular Projects: These initiatives are based on the principles of the circular economy, which seeks to minimize waste and make the most of resources. Circular projects focus on designing out waste and pollution, keeping products and materials in use, and regenerating natural systems. They involve practices like reusing, repairing, refurbishing, and recycling existing materials and products to extend their lifecycle.

5.Benefits:

• Receive expert-led training allowing you to scale up your green and/or circular business.
• Access to networking opportunities with key stakeholders in the green economy through the WGP national and Regional events.
• Access to CAWTAR e-learning platforms and MedWaves methodologies and sustainable business platform (www.theswitchers.org).
• Get a Certificate of Approval: Circular Business Model Development Course
• Benefit from one-to-one Coaching sessions on Green and Circular Business Model Development
• Possibility to benefit from up to 5000 euro Technical assistance vouchers
• Accommodation, Meals and Coffee break cost will be covered by the project.

How to Apply :

Submit your application by filling out the form at the following link: [link].

You are kindly invited to attach:

• Presentation of the Company/ Cooperative
• Official identification document of the applicant
• Proof of ownership or led of the Company or membership to Cooperative (copy of the bylaw / certificate of registration or any of the official/equivalent document.

Deadline for applications: 28/12/2024 6 PM National Time

For more details, please download the flyer.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at [email protected].