SONGEA, Aug. 2 -- THE United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has invested more than 42,000 US dollars (about 110.9m/- to expand vocational skills and entrepreneurship training for young people in a move aimed at promoting self-employment, job creation and peace-building in Ruvuma Region.

The investment was announced during the graduation of 60 beneficiaries of the Dumisha Amani Project at Songea Vocational Training Centre (VTC).

During the event, VETA Southern Highlands Zone Director, Ms Suzan Magani urged the youth to use the practical skills acquired to establish businesses, create employment opportunities for others and contribute to national development.

She urged the graduates to use the practical skills acquired to establish...