📢 KAIZEN BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMME FOR MSMEs (ADAMAWA, BORNO & YOBE)

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), with generous funding support from the Government of Japan, is inviting Expressions of Interest (EOI) from Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to participate in a fully-funded Kaizen Business Analysis and Improvement Programme.

This initiative is designed to empower businesses in Yola (Adamawa State), Maiduguri (Borno State), and Damaturu (Yobe State) with practical tools to enhance productivity, improve quality, and increase profitability through structured and sustainable business improvement methods.

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ABOUT THE KAIZEN APPROACH

Kaizen is a globally recognized Japanese business philosophy that focuses on continuous improvement through small, consistent, and low-cost changes. Rather than requiring heavy investments, Kaizen emphasizes optimizing existing processes, eliminating inefficiencies, and building a culture of gradual but impactful progress within organizations.

Through this programme, selected businesses will receive hands-on support from certified Kaizen consultants, who will work directly with them to identify operational gaps and co-create actionable solutions tailored to their business needs.

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WHAT PARTICIPANTS WILL GAIN

Participating enterprises will benefit from:
• Direct engagement with experienced Kaizen consultants
• Practical tools to improve workflow efficiency and productivity
• Strategies to enhance product and service quality
• Increased capacity to grow revenue and profitability
• Exposure to global best practices in business process improvement
• Opportunities for peer learning and networking

In addition, a few selected businesses will undergo on-site diagnostic visits, where consultants will assess operations in detail. The insights gathered from these case studies will then be used to design interactive training sessions for other participating businesses, ensuring shared learning and broader impact.

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WHO SHOULD APPLY

This opportunity is open to both registered and unregistered businesses operating in the target locations, including:

• Manufacturing and processing enterprises (e.g., food processing, agro-processing, textiles, leather works)
• Service-based businesses (hospitality, repairs, logistics, etc.)
• Retail and trading businesses
• Cooperatives and group enterprises
• Women-led and youth-led businesses
• Informal businesses willing to formalize and scale operations

Whether you are a small startup or an established MSME seeking growth, this programme offers valuable insights to help you operate more efficiently and competitively.

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APPLICATION GUIDELINES

Applicants are required to complete the Expression of Interest form carefully by following these instructions:

• Provide accurate and complete information in all required fields
• Fields marked with a red asterisk (*) are mandatory
• Where a question does not apply, indicate “N/A”
• Ensure responses reflect your business operations clearly

Please note that submission of the EOI does not guarantee automatic selection, as participation is competitive and based on eligibility and programme capacity.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Application Deadline: 5th July 2026
Slots Available: Limited

Early application is strongly encouraged due to the high level of interest expected for this opportunity.

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HOW TO APPLY

Interested and eligible businesses should apply using the link below:

Application Link

🚀 Take advantage of this opportunity to transform your business operations and unlock sustainable growth with globally proven Kaizen techniques.