VEGA is the world's largest consortium of economic growth volunteer organizations providing technical expertise in private, public and NGO sector development.

Collectively, the 16 VEGA members offer decades of experience in mobilizing volunteer professionals to support economic growth activities in developing countries (including transformational, fragile and strategic states). VEGA members provide technical Assistance, training and other related services in four focus areas:

• Private Market Development»
• Financial Services»
• Agribusiness Development»
• Opportunities for Rural and Urban Poor»

VEGA has had an impact in 21 countries by implementing programs which:

• Provided technical assistance and business advisory services to local consulting organizations
• Developed business tool kits and training modules
• Improved the productivity and competitiveness of private enterprises
• Built up Municipal capacity
• Provided export marketing training
• Completed successful trade agreements and sponsored exchanges and regional trade fairs
• Created and strengthened business linkages between, especially between Diaspora and home country firms