USAID Youth Economic Empowerment Activity Quarterly Report: October - December 2017

The activity began on August 17, 2017, and is set to conclude on August 16, 2022. The program is implemented by DAI Global LLC, with subcontractors Pathfinder International, SNV, and Khanga Rue Media. Major counterpart organizations include the Government of Tanzania's Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Cooperatives, Ministry of Education and Vocational Training, and Ministry of Industry and Trade. The program's geographic coverage includes Iringa, Mbeya, and Zanzibar districts. The reporting period for this quarterly report spans from October 1 to December 31, 2017. During this period, no results were reported, but draft custom and standard indicators are included in the table below. The indicators listed in the table include the number of youth trained under various Intermediate Results (IRs), the number of youth at risk of violence trained in social or leadership skills, and the number of youth beneficiaries provided with referrals. The table also includes indicators for the number of rural micro, small, and medium-sized businesses established, the number of youth who receive formal or informal employment, and the percentage of youth beneficiaries with increased incomes. The program's evaluation and assessment status is as follows: the Youth and Gender Assessment was approved on November 31, 2017, while the Labor and Market Assessment is currently underway, with preliminary activities in progress. The methodology and procedures for the assessment will be discussed with USAID. The USAID Youth Economic Empowerment Activity is designed to tackle youth unemployment by empowering rural youth in rural agribusiness value chains. The program's implementation progress is as follows: the activity has made significant progress in training youth in various skills, including leadership and social skills. The program has also established partnerships with local organizations and government agencies to provide referrals and support to youth beneficiaries. The program's technical deliverables include the training of youth in leadership and social skills, the establishment of partnerships with local organizations and government agencies, and the provision of referrals and support to youth beneficiaries. The program's progress narrative highlights the challenges faced in implementing the activity, including the need for more resources and support from local authorities. The program's integration of cross-cutting issues and USAID forward priorities includes the promotion of gender equality and women's empowerment, sustainability mechanisms, environmental compliance, policy and governance support, and local capacity development. The program's management and administrative issues are also addressed, including the need for more resources and support from local authorities. The planned activities for the next quarter include the continuation of the program's implementation, the evaluation and assessment of the program's progress, and the preparation of the program's annual report. The program's upcoming events include the completion of the Labor and Market Assessment and the preparation of the program's annual report.