FIELD OF WORK

ESDC will operate from 2023-2027 within the framework of four strategic axes linked to the vision and mission agreed upon by the Board of Directors and the Executive Staff of ESDC. Each strategic axis includes a priority area of work and a specific strategy (strategic objective) and a set of results to be achieved within the foreseeable time frame, and a set of outputs to achieve the specified results in addition to performance measurement indicators, which are summarized in:

Program I: Societal Economy

1.          Associations operating with sound institutional frameworks and good governance.

2.          Sustainable economic projects run by associations.

3.          Associations incubating economic businesses and creating job opportunities for members.

4.          Association and producer group products with marketing competitiveness.

5.          Membership-based associations and institutions serving as references for members in their economic activities and representation of their rights.

6.          Exemplary cooperative societies in new fields such as environmental change and tourism.

7.          Basic and membership-based community economy institutions having access to funding for economic development.

 

Program II: Entrepreneurial Projects

1.          Empowerment of young men and women with technical and administrative capabilities that meet market demands.

2.          Growth-oriented and dynamic pioneering projects.

3.          Fair and favorable financing contracts for pioneering projects.

4.          Development of a strong and efficient coordinating body for industry workers.

5.          An increase in the number of small and micro businesses led by youth, women, and people with disabilities.

6.          A supportive environment for small and micro business growth.

7.          A growing culture of entrepreneurship among target groups.

 

Program III: Steadfastness and Resilience

1.                            Farmers are able to access natural resources.

2.                            the productivity of farmers from the unit of production is high.

3.                            Agricultural activities are adapted to climate change.

4.                            Farmers receive adequate support to rehabilitate their farms that are vulnerable to damage by occupation or nature and are adequately protected to confront violations of humanitarian law.

5.                            Farmers have access to the necessary financial services such as lending and insurance.

Program IV: Institutional Development

1.          ESDC plays an active role in mobilizing, influencing and advocating for policies and issues of interest to the groups served by the center.

2.          ESDC staff has the necessary capabilities and qualifications to achieve its goals and implement its programs with high efficiency and effectiveness.

3.          Work policies and procedures are updated and followed, achieve governance principles, support performance efficiently and effectively, within an enabling work environment and achieve employee satisfaction.

4.          Improving ESDC’s financial sustainability.