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Cefor is an Italian training organization with over 20 years of experience in the field of professional education. It manages the entire training process, offering comprehensive learning solutions tailored to the needs of professionals, companies, and organizations. The training portfolio spans not only technical subjects such as italian and international taxation, economics, and labor law, but also soft skills, digital transformation, and innovation-related topics.
In recent years, Cefor has developed solid expertise and a growing presence in the international field, actively participating as an implementing partner in two international projects carried out in Africa under the framework of Italian and European cooperation initiatives. Through this experience, Cefor has consolidated its capabilities in designing and delivering high-level capacity-building programmes, managing multi-stakeholder partnerships, and supporting the development of SMEs in complex, cross-border trade environments.
Our Experience
Cefor’s experience in the international context began in Africa in 2021, with the project titled “Capacity Building for Enhancing Intra-Africa Trade and Africa’s Selected Countries’ Share of Trade with the EU and Italy.” The projects are included within the framework of the Italian (and European) cooperation activities with Africa and in particular with the countries of Sub-Saharan Africa that have joined the AfCFTA (African Continental Free Trade Area).
Since then, Cefor has been involved in two distinct project cycles. Although the projects share the same title, objectives, and overarching framework, they are addressed to different groups of African countries, each selected based on regional needs and priorities within the AfCFTA implementation process.
Partecipant Testimonials
“I would like to thank the organizers of this course and appreciate the facilitator for the guidance an words of encouragement. Personally have benefited and acquired more knowledge about the ACFTA which will use to shared with our client and inform the decision maker on the benefit of embracing the ACFTA. Many thanks and looking forward to more courses and module on trade facilitation” – Joseph
“The insights and knowledge I gained during the training were truly invaluable and have significantly contributed to my personal and professional growth” – Oycelyn
“La formation a été très intéressante et enrichissante. Je remercie tout particulièrement le formateur, qui a été exceptionnel” – Aime
Objectives
The overall objective is to enhance intra-African trade, selected African countries’ share of global trade through inclusive, sustainable and development-friendly trade arrangements and capacity building. Focus will be placed on ensuring that such capacity building can enhance employment opportunities, have positive impacts on gender equity, and contribute to strengthening the general welfare of people in Africa.
Specific objectives aim to provide the AfCFTA Secretariat and the participating countries with high-level specialized training on tax, customs, trade issues and legislation, with the aim to support local companies, including Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), and to improve their international trade relations, especially with the EU and Italy.
Our Partnership
IDEP e UNECA
ASeS
What We Offer
Cefor can be your implementing partner in the execution of international training programs, acting on behalf of or in collaboration with the project’s lead organization, donor, or institutional promoter. Cefor’s responsibilities cover the full cycle of implementation, ensuring that the training activities are delivered efficiently, effectively, and in line with the project’s strategic.
Translating objectives into action: turning the project’s goals into concrete training activities that are contextually relevant and aligned with beneficiaries’ needs.
Designing and developing content: contributing to the creation of training curricula and materials, including both technical and soft skills content, adapted to the local or regional context.
Coordinating trainers and experts: selecting and managing qualified professionals to deliver high-quality instruction in various formats (online, in-person, blended)
Managing logistics and delivery: organizing venues, digital platforms, schedules, and participant communications to ensure smooth implementation.
Monitoring and evaluation: collecting feedback, assessing learning outcomes, and compiling technical and financial reports in accordance with donor requirements.
Ensuring alignment with project standards: maintaining compliance with the quality criteria, reporting procedures, and ethical guidelines established by the funding or lead agency.
