The third edition of the Yam’NA program, launched jointly by Eramet Comilog and SETRAG, marks a significant shift in strategy as it prepares to transform the Gabonese industry over the coming decades.
The new initiative not only provides financial support to students but also aims to bridge the gap between economic needs and university curricula and policies of training. This is crucial for many African economies, where businesses struggle to recruit specialized skills while graduates face difficulties in finding employment in saturated or disconnected sectors.
By investing in the local workforce, the Gabonese government seeks to become more self-sufficient in transforming its natural resources into a valuable asset. The new program will focus on developing skills in strategic sectors such as metallurgy, chemistry, agriculture, and renewable energy, which are essential for the country’s future industrial development.
The partnership between Eramet Comilog and SETRAG is seen as a concrete response to this structural challenge. Both companies are major players in Gabon’s economy, with Eramet being one of the largest employers in the country and SETRAG operating the Transgabon Railway network.
As the world transitions towards sustainable energy and minerals, countries that can transform their resources into valuable assets will be at an advantage. The Yam’NA program aims to position Gabon as a leader in this field by developing a skilled workforce capable of driving industrial growth and creating value from its natural resources.
