In support of organisations focused on economic development (local economic development, job creation, poverty alleviation), GBD has designed programmes and interventions combining internationally recognised best practises, with innovative approaches appropriate to individual circumstances and requirements.
EXAMPLE
Savings and Micro Credit Programme (Government of Eritrea & The World Bank) Eritrea
Development of a business development services (BDS) programme for the Eritrean Government in partnership with the World Bank.
Led a national team of researchers to assess the constraints felt by small and medium sized businesses.
Designed an intervention for a national three year pilot project.
Developed strategic plan, operations and training manuals for programme implementation.
