{"id":34179,"date":"2026-09-30T02:37:55","date_gmt":"2026-09-30T05:37:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/africa\/?p=34179"},"modified":"2026-09-30T09:46:08","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T12:46:08","slug":"pmu-mali-foundation-job-creation-fund-youth-women","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/africa\/pmu-mali-foundation-job-creation-fund-youth-women","title":{"rendered":"PMU-Mali Foundation launches US$69,000 job-creation fund for youth and women"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A new labour\u2011intensive projects programme targets rapid employment for 18\u201340\u2011year\u2011olds, with strict gender and budget rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Key takeaways:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>PMU-Mali Foundation is offering up to FCFA40m (US$69,000) per project under a new labour\u2011intensive (HIMO) funding call.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>At least 70 per cent of jobs created must go to people aged 18\u201340, and women must represent at least 30% of direct beneficiaries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Projects must allocate a minimum of 40 per cent of their budget to salaries, allowances or remuneration for local labour.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eligible initiatives include health centres, schools, vocational facilities, markets, rural roads, water, energy, agribusiness and environmental works.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Applications close on October 20, 2026 and will be assessed by an independent technical committee on job creation, feasibility and community impact.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mali.- Mali\u2019s national horse\u2011racing and gaming operator, PMU\u2011Mali, has activated its foundation to deploy FCFA40m (US$69,000) in grants, co\u2011financing and equipment for community projects that create jobs quickly. The programme, announced in Bamako September 29, prioritises youth employment and women\u2019s participation through strict quotas and labour\u2011intensive spending rules, with a clear menu of eligible infrastructure and economic activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to the Foundation\u2019s Call for Projects No. 26-001 \/ AAP-HIMO (Avis d\u2019Appel \u00e0 Projets No. 26-001 \/ AAP-HIMO),, the Foundation is offering up to FCFA40m per project under a new <strong>labour-intensive <\/strong>projects programme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Foundation said: \u201cThe PMU-Mali Foundation is launching a call for labour-intensive projects (HIMO) to support initiatives capable of rapidly creating <strong>jobs for young people<\/strong>, promoting the professional integration of young graduates, school leavers or non-school-going young people, strengthening basic community infrastructure and promoting local economic and social development.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The programme requires 70 per cent of jobs created to go to people aged between 18 and 40, while women must account for at least 30 per cent of direct beneficiaries. \u201cProjects must dedicate at least 40 per cent of the budget to salaries, allowances or <strong>remuneration<\/strong> for local labour,\u201d the Foundation said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Eligible projects range from <strong>health centres, schools<\/strong>, vocational training facilities and markets to rural roads, agricultural tracks, drainage, waste management, reforestation and riverbank protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The programme also covers water and community energy projects, including boreholes, small water systems and solar public lighting, as well as livestock, fishing, crafts and agribusiness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Funding, eligibility and selection<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Construction and rehabilitation projects are prioritised under the call. Projects must demonstrate clear <strong>community impact<\/strong>, realistic planning and the ability to start quickly. They must also include a capacity-building module for recruited workers and comply with environmental and social standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Funding can take the form of a grant, co-financing or equipment, with a maximum of FCFA40m per project. Funding will be released in four tranches: 40 per cent at project start, 35 per cent midway following verification and validation, 20 per cent at a later stage following <strong>verification and validation<\/strong>, and 5 per cent after final completion and acceptance of the works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Eligible applicants include local authorities, recognised community organisations, cooperatives, Malian small and medium-sized enterprises, youth or women\u2019s associations and consortia of local actors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Applications will be evaluated by an independent <strong>technical committee<\/strong>, considering job creation, labour intensity, youth and women\u2019s participation, community impact, technical feasibility, financial viability and infrastructure sustainability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Applicants must provide legal documents, technical studies, relevant authorisations, a detailed budget, an implementation schedule and team CVs or references. The deadline for applications is October 20, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently asked questions (FAQs)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>What is the PMU-Mali Foundation HIMO funding call?<\/strong> It is Call for Projects No. 26\u2011001 \/ AAP\u2011HIMO, a labour\u2011intensive projects programme offering up to FCFA40m per initiative to create jobs and strengthen local infrastructure in Mali. The call targets rapid employment for young people and women, with defined eligibility and selection criteria.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Who can apply for the PMU-Mali Foundation funding?<\/strong> Local authorities, recognised community organisations, cooperatives, Malian SMEs, youth or women\u2019s associations and consortia of local actors are eligible to apply. Applicants must submit legal documents, technical studies, authorisations, a detailed budget, schedule and team CVs or references.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>How much money is available and how is it paid out?<\/strong> Each project can receive up to FCFA40m, released in four tranches: 40 per cent at start, 35 per cent midway after verification, 20 per cent at a later verified stage and 5 per cent after final completion and acceptance. Funding may take the form of a grant, co\u2011financing or equipment, depending on the project.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>What are the youth and women employment requirements?<\/strong> At least 70 per cent of jobs created must go to people aged 18\u201340, and women must account for a minimum of 30 per cent of direct beneficiaries. In addition, at least 40 per cent of each project\u2019s budget must be dedicated to salaries, allowances or remuneration for local labour.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div id=\"see-also-container\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"see-also-label\">See also:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"related-article\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"related-article__thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/09\/JC-PMU-MALI2-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"related-article__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"see-also-label-strong\">See also:<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/africa\/pmu-mali-benchmarks-cote-divoire-national-lottery-to-improve-performance\">PMU Mali benchmarks C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire National Lottery to improve performance<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A new labour\u2011intensive projects programme targets rapid employment for 18\u201340\u2011year\u2011olds, with strict gender and budget rules.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2809,"featured_media":3691,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"is_press_release":false,"is_interview":false,"is_opinion":false,"focusai_summary":"PMU-Mali Foundation, an entity linked to Mali's national horse-racing and gaming operator, has initiated a FCFA40m (US$69,000) per project funding call for labour-intensive community development. This programme prioritizes rapid job creation for individuals aged 18-40, mandating strict quotas for youth (70%) and women (30%), and allocating a minimum of 40% of project budgets to local labour remuneration. The initiative, focusing on essential infrastructure and economic activities, has an application deadline of October 20, 2026.","focusai_entities":"PMU-Mali Foundation, PMU-Mali","focusai_location":"Mali, Bamako","focusai_target_profile":"ceo_executive (0.85), regulator (0.75), investor_analyst (0.75), journalist_researcher (0.9)","focusai_suggestions":[{"label":"Strategic CSR Rationale","query":"From a capital markets perspective, what is the strategic rationale for PMU-Mali's significant investment in this labour-intensive projects programme, and how is the expected return on social capital measured against core business objectives?"},{"label":"Governance & Oversight","query":"What specific governance frameworks and independent oversight mechanisms are implemented to ensure the transparent and efficient allocation of the FCFA40m per project funding by the PMU-Mali Foundation, particularly concerning regulatory compliance for the parent entity?"}],"footnotes":""},"categories":[61010,60012],"tags":[935],"class_list":["post-34179","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-social","category-west-africa","tag-horse-racing"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/africa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34179","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/africa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/africa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/africa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2809"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/africa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=34179"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/africa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34179\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":34270,"href":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/africa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34179\/revisions\/34270"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/africa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3691"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/africa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=34179"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/africa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=34179"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/africa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=34179"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}