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Renewable Energy for Microenterprise This guide is targeted to the many types of microfinance institutions (MFIs) and microenterprise support organizations that are interested in improving the profitability of their members’ microenterprises through renewable energy (RE) technologies. In addition, RE suppliers and technical organizations can use this guide to strengthen efforts to incorporate microfinance institutions and practices into rural electrification programs.
Sub-Regional Conference on Local Economic Development
Sub-Regional Conference on Local Economic Development Sub-Regional Conference on Local Economic Development in South and South-East Asia 16-17 June 2009 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Organisers: ILO Enter-Growth and ILO ITC in collaboration with Gtz , USAid, Asia Foundation and the Ministry of Enterprise Development and Investment Promotion. This conference invites LED practitioners in the region to not only share experiences but to identify the key challenges for LED in the region as well as discuss lessons learnt in different locations. Practical examples of LED approaches and results, such as public-private dialogue, employment creation and decent work, more competitive business and financial services, and how to create a vibrant business environment, will be presented and discussed. The programme also includes discussions on how LED can be an effective response to the economic crisis. The conference will have a forward looking approach, encouraging the participants to identify actions to bring LED up a level in the region. Projects/organisations with LED approach in the region are invited to participate in the conference and present their LED experiences. The conference will provide an excellent opportunity to meet with other LED projects in the region, get new insights in and increased knowledge of LED. See www.ledconference.lk for more information and registration form.
IFAD's Knowledgebase on Rural Poverty A useful collection of insight documents, initiatives, reports, case studies and news on a rich selection of topics related to rural poverty. Material ranges from climate change to rural finance, desertification, land issues and trade liberalisation, and is tackled from the perspective of a variety of sectors and actors (gender, indigenous peoples...) of the rural economy.
Summer Academy on Sustainable Enterprise Development at the ILO Turin Centre from the 22nd of June to 3rd of July 2009 A two week intensive course on the fundamentals of enterprise development. A modular structure adaptable to individual learning needs with an unique overview of Enterprise Development tools and practices. This years focus will be The global economic crisis and the role of enterprise development.
Local Development for Decent Work This booklet is one of six parts to that kit, serving as a gateway into ILO expertise and knowledge on the regional priority area of local development for decent work. It explains in a brief and user-friendly manner why this is a regional priority, the issues it addresses and how the ILO can help its social partners, detailing the available approaches, strategies and tools and possible partnerships. Where applicable, examples of good practices or adaptable projects are included.
Inter Agency Conference on Local Economic Development The Inter-Agency Conference on Local Economic Development (LED) took place from 22 to 24 October 2008 at the ILO’s International Training Centre (ITC) in Turin, Italy. The conference was attended by some 130 participants from 50 countries and among these representatives from different United Nations agencies, bilateral development agencies, local governments, non-governmental organisations and indigenous peoples organisations
An inventory of tools useful for the cooperative sector This inventory includes tools used by those involved with cooperatives in Africa, who attended the COOPAfrica Technical Workshop on Tool Development, held at the Cooperative College of Kenya between the 27th and 29th of August, 2008. Where tools were not able to be provided, the contact details have been documented. Please treat this inventory as a ‘living’ document. We encourage your continued comments, efforts, and help in revising this inventory periodically, in order to incorporate new tools and your suggestions and improvements. To promote further knowledge sharing and dialogue on tool development, we have created an email list, which is soon to be followed by a web-based platform. To contribute to the email list, please address your emails to list-coopafrica@ilo.org.
ILO Database on Poverty, Local Development and Decent Work Electronic data base of 200 publications relevant for LED and poverty reduction. With search function, quick downloads and hyperlinks.
Applying the Comprehensive LED Approach: the Case of Mozambique The present study provides a practical illustration of how the Local Economic Development (LED) Approach can be implemented in post-conflict situations.