The International Institute for Local Development (IILD) has comprehensively investigated the impacts and results of many development project implementations in emerging economies and concludes that for real poverty alleviation to occur, there is need for a long term, self-sustaining, multi-sector programme that builds on the resources of the continent to provide a holistic and strategic development path.
The IILD, therefore, in partnership with regional, continental and global development organisations, us implementing in Africa the first phase of the Trade Health Education and Microfinance Programme (THEMP), a multi-country, multi-sector, long-term participatory development intervention focusing on selected qualified sectors. THEMP will facilitate the development of agricultural value chain in sectors of competitive advantage while implementing health and education interventions according to derived needs in participating communities. This innovative programme will utilize revolving private and public credit funds to profitably invest in enterprises, promoting inclusive value chains in sectors of comparative advantage, and is designed to engage with local populations to ensure positive impact at scale upon rural household levels.
THEMP will boost economic growth, provide jobs and improve income for individuals, households, communities and governments. It will ensure that qualified beneficiaries and participants will incorporate international standards and codes in all commercial propositions and will apply international quality of life standards to secure expansion of health, education and finance services to all living within a specific ecological region.
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