Targets that contribute to employment or employment creation

The Government of the Netherlands aims to promote Corporate Social Responsibility in Dutch business sectors, including ethical recruitment and labor standards. In light of this objective, the Government recently published the CSR Sector Risk Assessment in collaboration with sectorial organizations, NGOs, trade unions, scientists and ministries. The assessment provides an analysis of the risks in the international value chains of 13 business sectors.

The general objective is to support productive investments of Moroccans investors living in France with i) a dedicated support mechanism for Moroccans entrepreneurs based in France and in Morocco ii) activities with public institutions to improve the investment environment for Moroccans residing abroad
Activities:
1. Strengthen capacities of a dedicated unit for the coordination of economic initiatives of Moroccans residing abroad within the MCMREAM.

On the 6th – 7th October 2014, the Diaspora Relations Bureau in partnership with the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) organized the 1st edition of the Diaspora Business Forum, under the aegis of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Moldova.
The general objectives where to improve the business-enabling environment at the national level by organizing an event and follow-up platform for effective dialogue between the diaspora business community and Government, as well as facilitating information-sharing with potential investors.

The general objective is to support local development projects and productive investments (collective and individual) of the Malian diaspora in Mali with i) a dedicated support mechanism for entrepreneurs in France and country of origin ii) activities with public institutions and private sector institutions to improve the investment climate in countries of origin
Activities:

Provide future newcomers to Canada with pre-arrival support services to obtain employment, support entrepreneurships and self-employment. Through its services and the numerous partnerships it promotes, IOM supports a number of positive changes that contributes to helping newcomer’s access economic opportunity and financial sustainability. That includes: marketing existing services; providing one-on-one support; tailoring support to specific city and/or area and; facilitating networking and access to financial support.

• This Program supports the endeavours of entrepreneurs from international French-speaking countries who wish to immigrate to Manitoba’s bilingual municipalities.
• This initiative includes evaluation of entrepreneurship profile, business plan development, market studies, marketing plan, business management support, advice and support for business accounting and help with expansion projects

This program provides newcomers with training, mentoring and supports required to become self-employed by providing them with the necessary knowledge and skills needed to participate in the local labour market as entrepreneurs.

• Launched to address a specific and pressing need to enhance retention of newcomers, this program provides newcomers with information, advice, and contacts with the local business community.
• Specifically, this initiative focuses on the provision of information and effective connections to the business community that will lead to the establishment of new businesses and the successful settlement of client newcomer entrepreneurs and their families.

• Funded by Ontario’s joint Ministry of Economic Development, Trade and Employment / Ministry of Research and Innovation, ONE is a regional network of 90 centres across Ontario that provide in-person and online advice, referrals, programs, funds, resource materials, training and connections for people who want to start and grow successful businesses.

• The Business Immigrant Mentorship Program is a Government of New Brunswick initiative, delivered in partnership with the Fredericton Chamber of Commerce.
• The Business Immigrant Mentorship Program allows immigrant investors in the Fredericton region to learn about ‘Doing Business in New Brunswick”. The program offers an in-depth opportunity for new immigrant investors to meet, learn from and network with business professionals from the Fredericton business community.