Cabo Verde Launches Skodji Digital with 3,000 Youth Opportunities
Beyond technical skills training, the programme is designed to provide structured pathways into the gig economy, facilitate access to international remote work, and support digital entrepreneurship through practical technical assistance.
Cabo Verde has formalised the launch of Skodji Digital, a major national initiative aimed at expanding access to the digital economy for young people. Announced by Cabo Verde Digital, the programme is being positioned as one of the largest digital economy access efforts ever introduced in the country, led by the Government of Cabo Verde.
Skodji Digital will create 3,000 opportunities for Cabo Verdean youth to participate in global digital markets. The first phase of the programme has officially begun, offering 1,050 places. The initiative is open to young Cabo Verdeans both within the country and in the diaspora.
Beyond technical skills training, the programme is designed to provide structured pathways into the gig economy, facilitate access to international remote work, and support digital entrepreneurship through practical technical assistance. The goal is to ensure that digital skills translate into real income-generating opportunities.
The initiative is funded by the World Bank under the Digital Cabo Verde Project and is being implemented by the Government through the Ministry of Digital Economy, in collaboration with local and international partners. Organisers say the strategy is to position Cabo Verde as a competitive supplier of digital talent in the global market.
Applications for the programme are open until 25 February, with participation available to Cabo Verdeans living both at home and abroad.
