Currently we specialise in 3 practice areas : Poverty Reduction; Governance and Civil Society; and Trade and Development
Poverty Reduction DPM international designs development programmes and training programmes that are geared towards reducing poverty and simultaneously contribute to the realisation of the UN Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).
DPM International believes that economic and social development is a human right, whether the beneficiary lives in a so-called developing country or a designated developed country. Consequently, we design programmes/ policies and develop strategies on behalf of organisations and governments of developing countries as well as for disadvantaged groups in developed countries. We Currently our areas of specialisation under poverty reduction are:
Governance and Civil Society Good Governance and civil society participation are 2 mutually reinforcing concepts. Both concepts are good tools to achieving democracy and human development. DPM international works alongside like-minded organizations to develop programmes that promote good governance and civil society development and participation. We conduct research and evaluate governance policies on behalf of the donor community and governments. We also research public policies and their impacts on development. Our current areas of specialisation in governance and civil society are:
NGO Capacity and Strategic Management
State-NGO Relations
Public-Private Partnerships
Decentralisation of Public Service Provision and Management
Institutional Strengthening
Participation and Local Government
Good Governance
Peace and Security
Trade and Development DPM International assists organizations and individuals develop their skills and market- base in order to succeed in today’s competitive global markets. The effect of free trade on developing countries is a topical issue in the international trade environment. It has been widely agreed that there is a casual link between increased poverty and free trade. However, poverty does not have to be the resultant effect of globalisation and free trade. In order to benefit from free trade, small and medium enterprises (SME) and large organizations need to take advantage of the various opportunities available to them, such as regional trade agreements and market linkages.
Our training programmes in SME development, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Planning and Business Planning are designed for organisations and individuals who trade or would like to trade in goods and services such as the supply chain and the creative industries (entertainment, Arts etc.).
We also offer consultancy services in Customs and border control frameworks and programme evaluations.