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UniPod project certifies 512 young people in Malabo

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In Malabo, 512 young people received certificates after training in innovation and training of trainers organised under the UniPod project. The programme aims to develop young people’s skills and encourage solutions to national challenges, according to Realequatorialguinea.

A total of 512 young people in Malabo received their certificates on Saturday 17 October after completing training in innovation and training of trainers under the UniPod project. The ceremony was held in the meeting room of the Ministry of the Interior, Equatorial Guinean outlet Realequatorialguinea reports.

Of the certificates awarded, 47 were for training of trainers and 13 for facilitator training. The remaining 422 certified participation in innovation training, which aims to develop solutions to the country’s challenges.

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