Through the ‘Youth Technical Training Program’ (YTTP), a triangular cooperation between Brazil, Angola and the United Arab Emirates, 50 young Angolans will be in the Brazilian cities of Ilhéus and Itabuna, in the northeastern state of Bahia, “in one of the most renowned regions for cocoa production in Brazil”, between 7 and 18 April, João Bosco Monte told Lusa.
According to the Brazilian official, this initiative is in line with the objective of the Angolan Government itself, which aims to reduce dependence on oil and other natural resources and “promote sustainable agricultural development and diversify the country’s economy”.
The young people will be taught practical skills, technical knowledge and will have access to innovative techniques and good practices in the sector.
“In addition to strengthening the cocoa value chain in Angola, the program aims to increase the country’s competitiveness in the international market, promoting the exchange of experiences, technological innovation and the development of a more resilient and sustainable agriculture”, highlighted the president of the institute, which aims to promote cooperation between Brazil and the African continent.
After the young people from Angola, those from Guinea-Bissau will follow, for training in the cashew production chain, in the state of Ceará, between May 5 and 16.
“Although the sectors chosen are different, the objective of the YTTP is the same in both countries: to train young people to strengthen strategic production chains, promote innovation and add value to local products, contributing to sustainable development and competitiveness in the international market”, stressed João Bosco Monte.
The goal of the Brazil-Africa Institute is to train 1,000 young Africans by the end of 2026 and, according to its president, countries such as “Mozambique, Cape Verde and São Tomé and Príncipe are examples of countries that have great potential to host future editions of the program”.
