Describe the main features of the policy/measure:
Operating under the aegis of the Ministry of Youth, Sport, Arts and Recreation, the Empower Bank has a facility that caters for youth enterprise (entrepreneurship) development in all facets of the economy, cultural and creative industries included. The bank deliberately focuses on nurturing young entrepreneurs who constitute a large percentage in the cultural and creative industries.
What are the results achieved so far through the implementation of the policy/measure?:
Young entrepreneurs are accessing loans to establish and develop their businesses in various sectors of the economy. The youths in cultural and creative industries are accessing start-up capital for their respective business ventures.
Partner(s) engaged in the implementation of the measure:
| Name of partner | Type of entity |
|---|---|
National Arts Council of Zimbabwe
| Public Sector
|
National Gallery of Zimbabwe
| Public Sector
|
Zimbabwe Youth Council
| Public Sector
|
Has the implementation of the policy/measure been evaluated?:
NO