ABOUT
Scaling Women’s Economic Empowerment through Affirmative Procurement Reforms (SWEEP) is an initiative focused on eliminating barriers that limit women-owned and led businesses (WOLBs) in Nigeria’s procurement sector. Although women entrepreneurs represent 40% of Nigerian businesses, they face substantial challenges in accessing public contracts, constraining their economic impact.
Launched in partnership with the World Bank and the Young Professionals Program (YPP), SWEEP offers a 4-week intensive course in a hybrid format, equipping women entrepreneurs with critical procurement skills for public and private sector contracts. The program is open to women entrepreneurs from all sectors of the economy in Abuja. Through training, mentorship, and engagement with key stakeholders, SWEEP addresses obstacles like financial access, information gaps, and business formalization, empowering women-owned and women-led businesses in Abuja to participate competitively in procurement.
Our mission is to foster a more inclusive business environment that supports women entrepreneurs and contributes to Nigeria’s broader development goals, including poverty reduction, job creation, and sustainable growth.
The Curriculum
1 month / 3 Modules / 11 classes / 2 – 4 hrs per class (inclusive of 15 minutes break).
Our hybrid format offers flexibility and accessibility, combining the benefits of face-to-face interactions with the convenience of online learning.
The curriculum is divided into three core modules:
Module 1: Procurement Access
- Understanding Public and Private Sector Procurement Processes
- Affirmative and Digital Procurement.
- Bid Preparation and Contract Lifecycle Management.
- Procurement Compliance and Legal Considerations.
Module 2 - Innovative Financial Inclusion Models for Women Entrepreneurs.
- Access to Capital Microloans, Grants, and Alternative Financing Models
- Business Resilience and Adaptive Financial Strategies
- Financial Planning and Capital Efficiency.
- Tax Compliance and Legal Registration.
Module 3 - Digital Skills Mastery for Women-Led Businesses
- Leveraging Social Media for Business Visibility and Customer Engagement.
- Navigating E-Procurement Platforms and Digital Payment Systems.
- Website Optimization and Digital Marketing Strategies.
Meet The Team
Contact us
If you need further information or experience any technical difficulties, our dedicated support team is here to help. You can reach the SWEEP Training – learning experience technical support team through the following channels:
Email: learning@dotakeaction.org
Phone: +234 916 186 5111, +234 703 154 6080 ,+234 814 814 0661
Our team is ready to assist you with any questions or issues you may encounter during your training experience. Don’t hesitate to contact us for prompt and friendly support.
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