# Gabon youth entrepreneurship and digital initiatives > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/gabon-youth-entrepreneurship-and-digital-initiatives > Updated: 2026-09-02T15:01:37.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. Gabon has introduced several initiatives aimed at economic development and digital inclusion for its youth. Initially, the Ministry of Commerce, SMEs, and Youth Entrepreneurship partnered with the Société de Garantie du Gabon and Épargne et Développement du Gabon to provide up to 180 million FCFA in financing and training for 400 young entrepreneurs. During this period, the Regulatory Authority for Electronic Communications and Post (ARCEP) also established a dialogue committee to improve digital service regulation and user rights. Following these economic measures, the focus expanded to direct resource distribution. In the Ngounié province, the ‘One Young Gabonese, One Computer’ project, launched by President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, resulted in the distribution of 200 computers to students and entrepreneurs in Mouila to support digital access and reduce unemployment. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-02: Youth empowerment initiatives launched in Gabon and Côte d’Ivoire Youth empowerment initiatives in Gabon and Côte d’Ivoire saw the distribution of 200 computers in Mouila and 50 driver's licenses in Agboville to support education and employment. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/youth-empowerment-initiatives-launched-in-gabon-and-cte-divoire ### 2026-08-19: Gabon launches entrepreneurship funding and digital dialogue initiatives Gabon has launched initiatives to support 400 young entrepreneurs through a new 180 million FCFA financing partnership and established a digital dialogue committee to improve consumer protection. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gabon-launches-entrepreneurship-funding-and-digital-dialogue-initiatives --- Cite as: Gabon youth entrepreneurship and digital initiatives. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/gabon-youth-entrepreneurship-and-digital-initiatives