"The goal of the 'Youth Technical Training Program' [YTTP] is to train 1000 young Africans by the end of 2026, covering several countries and strategic sectors," the president of the Brazil-Africa Institute, João Bosco Monte, told Lusa, stressing that, after Angola and Guinea-Bissau, other Portuguese-speaking African countries are in the institution's strategic plans.
"Mozambique, Cape Verde and São Tomé and Príncipe are examples of countries that have great potential to host future editions of the program, considering their specific needs and the relevance of strategic sectors such as agriculture, fishing, sustainable tourism and renewable energy," he explained.
The commitment to the African continent involves the technical training of young people and the promotion of "the exchange of knowledge among participants, fostering a network of qualified young professionals who can lead transformative initiatives in their communities and sectors of activity," the Brazilian official assured.
Between April 7 and 18, 50 young Angolans will be in the Brazilian cities of Ilhéus and Itabuna, in the northeastern state of Bahia, to receive training in cocoa production.
Between May 5 and 16, in the Brazilian state of Ceará, the main producer of cashew nuts in the country, the Brazil-Africa Institute will train 50 young Guineans in the cashew industry.
