Supporting Sustainable Economic Development in Nigeria - Newsletter 1st Issue 2026
Sustainable economic development is built through connected action. When people gain relevant skills, businesses can grow. When businesses grow, jobs are created. When institutions become stronger, markets become more resilient. Together, these interconnected efforts create opportunities that improve lives and strengthen economies.
This first issue of the “Supporting Sustainable Economic Development in Nigeria” by GIZ Nigeria & ECOWAS, captures that journey: Please download it at the bottom of this page.
Covering the period from January to June 2026, it showcases the collective efforts of the Sustainable Economic Development Cluster (SEDEC) and its partners to address some of Nigeria's most pressing development challenges through integrated approaches to private sector development, access to finance, skills development, labour markets, migration, digitalisation, and the green economy.
Across its pages, you will discover stories of individuals, businesses, institutions, and partnerships driving meaningful change. From strengthening policy and expanding access to employment, to supporting entrepreneurship, digital innovation, and sustainable enterprise growth, each story demonstrates how coordinated action contributes to broader economic transformation.
This publication reflects a shared commitment to building resilient systems that create lasting opportunities for people and communities. We invite you to explore the partnerships, innovations, and results that are helping shape a more inclusive, competitive, and prosperous future for Nigeria.
The Sustainable Economic Development Cluster (SEDEC) comprises the Sustainable and Inclusive Economic Development for Decent Employment in Nigeria (SEDIN), Skills Development for Youth Employment II (SKYE), Centres for Migration and Development (ZME), and Digital Transformation Centre, (DTC) Nigeria. The programmes are implemented by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), with support from the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), the European Union (EU), and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark.