[{"bbox": [183, 151, 1084, 263], "category": "Text", "text": "Where feasible and relevant, partnerships can be established with the four TEVET Centres of\nExcellency of TEVETA in Lilongwe – Agricultural Mechanisation, Mzuzu – Renewable Energy,\nBlantyre – Tourism and Salima – Marine transport, and with the 6 network institutions that work\nwith the Centres of Excellency."}, {"bbox": [147, 276, 1084, 445], "category": "List-item", "text": "3. Supporting Small to Medium-Sized Enterprises: Civil society can provide essential support to the private sector, including cooperatives, in establishing and sustaining small to medium-sized productive businesses, especially those higher up in the value chain in the agri-food sector (in particular rice, soybean, groundnuts, macadamia, aquaculture, banana, mangoes and apiary), and those contributing to digital, green and circular economy. This initiative will contribute to advancements in production methods and the creation of value-added jobs."}, {"bbox": [147, 457, 915, 486], "category": "Text", "text": "If these strategies successfully materialise, the following outcomes can be expected:"}, {"bbox": [147, 497, 1084, 555], "category": "List-item", "text": "1. Expanded Employment Opportunities: informal and formal micro-enterprises can be generated, creating employment and self-employment opportunities, particularly for vulnerable youth."}, {"bbox": [147, 566, 1084, 623], "category": "List-item", "text": "2. Skills Development: Short-term skills needs linked to new employment opportunities and the integration of new technologies can be addressed in a timely and effective manner."}, {"bbox": [147, 634, 1084, 776], "category": "List-item", "text": "3. Value Chain Enhancement: Small to medium-sized viable businesses higher up the value chain, especially in the agri-food sector (in particular rice, soybean, groundnuts, macadamia, aquaculture, banana, mangoes and apiary) and in the green and circular economy, will be established and sustained, contributing to advancements in production methods and the creation of higher-value jobs."}, {"bbox": [147, 787, 1084, 872], "category": "Text", "text": "If these outcomes are achieved, innovative pathways, as replicable models, for decent job creation in urban and peri-urban areas of Malawi will be established through strengthened partnerships between Civil Society, the Private Sector and Government."}, {"bbox": [147, 884, 503, 917], "category": "Section-header", "text": "3.6 Logical Framework Matrix"}, {"bbox": [147, 930, 982, 959], "category": "Text", "text": "Given the nature of this Action a Logical Framework Matrix is not required at Action level."}, {"bbox": [147, 1027, 772, 1062], "category": "Section-header", "text": "4 IMPLEMENTATION ARRANGEMENTS"}, {"bbox": [147, 1094, 445, 1126], "category": "Section-header", "text": "4.1 Financing Agreement"}, {"bbox": [147, 1139, 1084, 1193], "category": "Text", "text": "In order to implement this action, it is envisaged to conclude a financing agreement with the\nGovernment of Malawi."}, {"bbox": [147, 1210, 573, 1242], "category": "Section-header", "text": "4.2 Indicative Implementation Period"}, {"bbox": [147, 1255, 1084, 1341], "category": "Text", "text": "The indicative operational implementation period of this action, during which the activities described in section 3 will be carried out and the corresponding contracts and agreements implemented, is 72 months from the entry into force of the financing agreement."}, {"bbox": [147, 1357, 1084, 1414], "category": "Text", "text": "Extensions of the implementation period may be agreed by the Commission's responsible authorising officer by amending this Financing Decision and the relevant contracts and agreements."}, {"bbox": [966, 1681, 1083, 1707], "category": "Page-footer", "text": "Page 12 of 16"}]