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.
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.
Location: Adamawa ,Yobe & Borno
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.
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.
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.
Application Deadline: 5th July 2026
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Interested and eligible businesses should apply via link below to Apply.
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