As a licensed partner of the International Labour Organization (ILO), SIYB Africa delivers globally recognized programs to promote entrepreneurship and financial inclusion. Our expertise includes:

  • Start and Improve Your Business (SIYB): A globally acclaimed program that has trained over 100,000 MSMEs, leading to increased turnover, job creation, and economic empowerment. This includes:
    • Business Training: Equipping entrepreneurs with the skills to start, sustain, and grow their businesses.
    • Job Creation: Supporting the creation of sustainable jobs.
    • Economic Empowerment: Enhancing the economic well-being of entrepreneurs and their communities.
  • Gender and Entrepreneurship Training (GET Ahead): Empowering women entrepreneurs through structured training in business management, financial literacy, and market access, equipping them with tools to thrive in competitive environments. This includes:
    • Business Management: Developing the skills needed to manage and grow a business.
    • Financial Literacy: Improving financial management and decision-making.
    • Market Access: Expanding access to domestic and international markets.
  • Women in Digital Business (WIDB): Supporting women entrepreneurs in leveraging digital tools and platforms such as fintech, e-commerce, and online marketing to expand their businesses and enhance market reach. This includes:
    • Digital Skills Training: Equipping women with the skills to use digital tools effectively.
    • E-Commerce Enablement: Assisting women in setting up and optimizing online stores.
    • Digital Marketing: Helping women leverage online marketing to drive sales.
  • Financial Education: We integrate financial literacy into training curricula to help businesses manage financial resources effectively and build sustainable enterprises. This includes:
    • Financial Planning: Helping businesses develop robust financial plans.
    • Credit Management: Improving the management of credit and debt.
    • Investment Strategies: Developing strategies for long-term financial growth.
  • Think Coop, Start Coop, and My COOP: We support the formation and strengthening of cooperatives, particularly in agriculture and agribusiness, to enhance market access and economic resilience. This includes:
    • Cooperative Formation: Assisting in the establishment of new cooperatives.
    • Governance Strengthening: Improving the management and governance of cooperatives.
    • Financial Management: Enhancing the financial sustainability of cooperatives.