{{A government based entrepreneurship program has been launched aimed at creating more job opportunities to boost the country\u2019s economy.}}<\/p>\n
The program discourages job seekers but rather encouraging innovation in developmental areas such as industries, ICT and agriculture.<\/p>\n
Through the campaign it is projected that job creations will improve from 400,000 to 1,400,000 jobs in the next five years.<\/p>\n
During the program launch in Southern province, Emannuel Hategeka the permanent secretary in the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MINICOM) noted that those with good projects will be supported.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe want projects that are sustainable and are able to employ a big number of people, the project should also contribute effectively to the betterment of society,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
One of the innovative entities in the province is owned by Francois Nshimyimana who bakes biscuits from maize flour in Rubengera sector. He disclosed that he had a humble beginning. <\/p>\n
\u201cI started with a capital of Frw 50,000 a few months ago but now I make a profit of Frw 400,000 monthly employ more than eight people,\u201d he remarked.<\/p>\n
In the same sector is a maize milling factory owned by a former primary teacher Alice Mushiyimana, she says that her life changed after acquiring a loan worth Frw 1.3 million to start the mill.<\/p>\n
\u201cI now make a profit of Frw 600,000 monthly and I\u2019ve assets worth Frw 20 million, my factory has been beneficial to farmers who supply us maize, I also employ more than 15 people,\u201d she explained.<\/p>\n
The governor of southern province Celestin Kabahizi commended the innovative spirit urging lower learning institutions to dedicate as special lesson on entrepreneurship to motivate young ones.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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