The purpose of "shamortha (capability) plus activity" is to improve the business resilience of the covid-19 affected food processing sector as well as increase employment opportunities for…

The purpose of "shamortha (capability) plus activity" is to improve the business resilience of the covid-19 affected food processing sector as well as increase employment opportunities for marginalized groups in bangladesh. To address the challenges linked to covid-19, the activity proposed two broad interventions: a) private sector development to increase the business resilience of these two companies and the food processing sector as a whole, and b) employment creation for marginalized groups, especially for youth, women, and returning migrant workers. The core focus of the proposed interventions are quality and sustainability. The activity will tailor the training program according to the demands and needs of labor markets and the two companies. Through capacity building, the quality of the workforce will improve. The activity will develop a system for better conditions in the food processing sector and improve access to a skilled workforce, ultimately benefiting the whole sector. The activity is designed to showcase job skills and labor force improvements that can be replicated by other companies. The private sector entities will have a business interest to continue the intervention beyond the activity's end.