Budget gap for training in Mayotte

The Department-Region of Mayotte needs 19 million euros this year to pre-finance two project calls in the health and social sectors for 2027. This amount should be reimbursed by the European Union after the projects are completed, but the region currently lacks the funds.

Training centers face closure

Training centers on the island have been struggling for three months and fear they may have to shut down. Layoffs and forced leave have become common in local training organizations.

Financial shortfall in training sector

There are no funds available for qualified training on the territory. The sector has a deficit of 2 million euros for already completed services and the payment of trainees' allowances. An additional 7 million euros is missing from the accounts of the Agency for Services and Payments (ASP), which has been responsible for paying training organizations for four years.

Training centers describe dire situation

Several training center managers told the editorial team of Flash Infos that the situation is critical. Many centers have been empty for weeks as students no longer come due to lack of allowances. Employees are being put on unemployment because the ASP has not paid them for three months.

Fifteen training organizations at risk

About fifteen training organizations feel threatened with closure due to not being paid by the Department-Region of Mayotte over the past three months. The entire profession is raising concerns about the lack of visibility for next year.

Contradictory financial claims

The president of the main territorial collectivity on Mayotte recently claimed to have a budget surplus of 80 million euros, but concrete investments in the territory's development seem insufficient. This contrasts with the reality of a region in near-bankruptcy.

Strategic failures and youth impact

Strategic failures are increasing, showing a lack of vision and planning. The consequences are affecting the Mahorais youth, who are increasingly being neglected in favor of political interests.

Training sector's lack of results

The territory suffers from a lack of skills, yet millions invested in training have produced only weak results. The logic of neglecting youth development remains unclear.

Concerns over juvenile delinquency

One person, using the pseudonym Halima, expressed surprise at the increase in juvenile delinquency and the lack of effort by young people to prepare for their future. The Region seems unwilling to prevent this worst-case scenario.

Training actions and tenders

The Department-Region of Mayotte represents 80% of training actions in the archipelago through public tenders. However, these tenders are lacking for 2027, according to training center managers contacted by Flash Infos.

Funding needed for European grants

Nearly 20 million euros must be mobilized to allow the region to benefit from European funds. The Department-Region must advance this amount, which will be reimbursed by the European Union after the training actions are completed.

Outstanding payments and new tenders

A departmental official confirmed the existence of an outstanding amount to be paid to training centers. He also confirmed that 7 million euros must be mobilized to finish the year 2026. The Department has not officially informed training actors of this complicated situation.

Department denies abandoning new tenders

The Department-Region denies abandoning new tenders for 2027. Two calls for projects will indeed be launched soon, for a total budget of 19 million euros. The competent services are working to gather this amount within the required deadlines.

Preferred funding source

The preferred path would be to take out a loan from the French Development Agency (AFD). The Department-Region prefers to settle the outstanding amount it owes training centers first before officially launching new tenders. These will concern the health and social sectors.

News to reassure training actors

This news should reassure all training actors in Mayotte.