The IIJD is an independent, not-for-profit international organization that actively advocates tackling the root causes of poverty by addressing systemic weaknesses, reforming institutions of governance, building capacity and empowering communities. With programs and initiatives based on participation, empowerment and sustainability, we treat not just the symptoms of poverty, underdevelopment, and insecurity, but confront their underlying causes. Read more....
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Programs and Initiatives
Civil Society Strengthening and Citizen Participation Initiative:

Underlying the first two components of the Development Program is the fundamental need to increase citizen capacity to participate in these reforms. The Civil Society Strengthening and Citizen Participation Initiative of the Development Program is designed to help people increase their standard of living so that they are able to take part in civil society. This partnership spans from small groups of people in rural communities to well-established national NGOs. The IIJD works with organizations on both ends of the organizational spectrum to increase their capacity and effectiveness in addressing their communities’ problems. The IIJD focuses its partnerships on groups working to address community problems that impede citizens’ abilities to take part in the well being of their society and government. The IIJD also acts as an intermediary organization, enhancing networking and expertise among its partners. These initiatives offer important skill-sets to NGOs and local community leaders. Ultimately, through these initiatives, we aim to strengthen the civil society of African communities, improve locally-run organizational and governmental capacity, increase citizen involvement, collaborate effectively with each other and reduce local tensions.

Program Goal
 
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To enhance the management skills of government and civil society leaders
 
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To encourage citizen participation in the management of public affairs and resources
 
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To strengthen the administration, program design and management of NGOs and CBOs
 
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To initiate reforms conducive to job creation and sustainable and durable development
 
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To stimulate increased participation in regional and international economic exchanges
 
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To build the capacity of local partners to efficiently provide basic life necessities such as food, potable water, healthcare, agricultural and technological developments and education
   
Program Objective
 
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Stimulate the creation and growth of small businesses in order to decrease unemployment and facilitate economic independence
 
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Stimulate microfinance in rural areas and encourage funding for farmers
 
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Develop seminars to train people on the basic requirements of international trade
 
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Develop and realize local communities’ infrastructure projects
 
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Develop a curriculum improvement program to incorporate the features needed by students to help build sustainable economies and make poverty history in their own communities and countries
 
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Encourage and increase women’s participation by ensuring that they are represented in all phases of sponsored projects
 
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Strengthen local governments by, reforming public administration and civil service
 
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Promote citizenship and civil society participation
 
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Develop local NGO and CBO management and program capacities

 
 
   
 
 
 
   
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