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Western Africa

Cabo Verde

TVET Programs

Final Score

68.0%

76%
Economy
87%
Human Dev
83%
Political
82%
Opportunity
17%
Risk FactorLow

Economic Indicators

GDP$2.59B
GDP Growth5.1%
Population0.6M
Youth Population44%
Labor Force58.3%
Public Sector Emp.32%

Human Development

HDI Score0.668
HDI Global Rank#135
HDI Africa Rank#14
HCI0.53
Literacy Rate88%
Tertiary Education54.6%
Private Sector Emp.66.9%

Public Sector Skills Needs

Digital GovernanceFinancial ManagementHealthcare Administration

Active Training Entities

Government Institution

National Institute of Administration and Management (INAG)

Government Activities

Training actions for employees and agents of direct and indirect administration of the State, and autonomous administration; training for municipal elected officials; dissemination of knowledge about public administration; applied research in administration science, business management, and legislation; technical advice; cooperation with national and foreign institutions; support for training and professional development policies.

Private/NGO Organizations

Associação Caboverdiana para a Proteção da Familia (VERDEFAM)

Private Activities

Sexual and reproductive health services (family planning, STI prevention/treatment, HIV, pre-service and postnatal services); participation in national plans, studies, and policies of Reproductive Health; training and awareness actions.

Private FundingUNFPA (through the Ministry of Health), Global Fund (through CCS-SIDA), ICIEG, Coalition PLUS.

Strategic Partnership Area

Collaboration on digital governance training for civil servants

Political Intersection Analysis

Top Supporting Countries

European Union (EU) and Luxembourg, USA, China

Activities Nature

Health (vaccination, non-COVID services, SRH, HIV/AIDS), Education (primary, secondary, early childhood, STEM for girls, digital learning, non-violence, gender, citizenship), Social Protection (poverty eradication, inclusion of vulnerable groups), Food Security and Nutrition, Governance and Public Administration, Economic Development (decent work, entrepreneurship, blue economy, tourism, agriculture, digital marketplace for SDGs), Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation, Disaster Risk Reduction

Support ScaleUNCT total mobilized: USD 23.9 million in 2021. EU and Luxembourg contribution: USD 9.9 million (41.7% of total available budget) in 2021.
Funding MechanismMulti-Partner Trust Fund (MPTF), UN global funds, Joint SDG Fund, Green Climate Fund (GCF), Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation (GAVI), UN Trust Fund for Human Security (UNTFHS), Bilateral development partners, ODA (Official Development Assistance), Innovative financing (e.g., sustainable bonds, debt for nature swap)

Political Intersection Analysis

Potential competition with established European entities (EU and Luxembourg) in education and training. Opportunities for alignment with Cabo Verde's national development priorities (SDGs, human capital development) and regional integration efforts. Egypt can leverage its position as an African nation to foster South-South cooperation, particularly in areas where its expertise complements existing donor activities.

Political Influences on Human Development

Structural vulnerabilities (high public debt, SOE risks), potential slowdowns in reforms due to upcoming elections, and the ongoing need for improved SOE governance, fiscal discipline, economic diversification, and inclusive policy promotion.

Entry Recommendation for Egypt

Focus on specialized technical training in areas complementing existing donor efforts, such as digital skills, sustainable blue economy practices, or public sector development. Emphasize South-South cooperation and regional integration, exploring joint ventures with existing donors or local institutions to leverage established networks and highlight Egypt's relevant African development experience.

Performance Radar

EconomyHuman DevPoliticalGovernanceHDILiteracy0255075100

Score Breakdown

EconomyHuman DevPoliticalOpportunity0255075100

Governance & Stability

Governance Score69.6/100
Political Stability69.6/100
Risk Factor17%

Quick Facts

RegionWestern Africa
Entry ModeTVET Programs
Final Score68.0%
Opportunity Score82.4%