Strengthening developing countries’ enabling environments to support the public and private sectors through training and technical assistance programs at both local and national levels. Whether engaging ministries, central banks, municipal leaders, or community organizations, we believe in empowerment and civic engagement as powerful drivers of sustainable economic growth.

Program Highlights

VEGA's Capacity Building and Change Management Program (CBCMP) in Afghanistan

Under a $36 million Cooperative Agreement with USDA, is building capacity and improving the effectiveness of the Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation & Livestock (MAIL).

An employee of the Ministry of Agriculture using the new Time Keeping
and Attendance finger print scanner to sign into work.
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Strategic Economic Development Planning

Sound planning is crucial to economic development success, and ICMA works with cities, nongovernmental organizations, the business community, and other stakeholders to help create strategic plans that are based on assessment of local assets and capabilities and identification of realistic opportunities. Read more…

ACDI/VOCA Expert Advocates ‘Bottom-up’ Approach for Community Empowerment

Participation Empowers Local Communities, Supports Sustainable Impact. Read more…

Empowering Women for Leadership and Economic Advancement

Winrock International strengthens the capacity of women to actively participate in local and national development and to transform their societies. Read more…

Working session with members of the Ministry of Finance (MOF) Working Group. FSVC Program Officer, Moez Dalloua is far right back

Consultations on Structuring a Government-Backed Fund of Funds

Financial Services Volunteer Corps (FSVC) provided high-level strategic advice to the Tunisian Ministry of Finance (MOF) on the governance and structure of a government-backed fund of funds (FoF), the Ajyal Fund. Read more…

Resources

Women Leaders: Shaping the Future of Africa. Read more…