UNIDO and Japan Train Women in Bioethanol Production in DRC

UNIDO and Japan have provided trainings in the production of bioethanol from sugarcane for medical use, group savings and loans, and entrepreneurship development to 300 vulnerable women in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) through the project, “Economic empowerment of vulnerable women toward social stabilization in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo”.

Bioethanol Training Highlights

Minako Suga, the First Secretary and Head of Cooperation of the Embassy of Japan in the DRC, attended the training on bioethanol production, which covered raw material supply management, bioethanol quality management, and occupational safety.

She encouraged the trainees stating, “Through this training session, Japan intends to contribute to peace and stability by supporting the economic empowerment and social reintegration of vulnerable women. I am convinced that you will contribute to the realization of a peaceful and stable society, by becoming a driving force for the development of this country and the region.”

Click here to read compelet article

Also read: SMEStreet Global Women Leadership Awards 2021 to be Announced Today