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Sustainable Local Economic Development Algeria 2014

This project focused on local economic development (LED), participatory approaches and LED tools, and practical examples of economic development initiatives in The Netherlands. The training was provided in French for municipal staff members in Algeria and also zoomed in on urban and rural development, small and medium enterprises, business district development, tourism and city marketing. Attention was also paid to the inclusion of vulnerable groups and the social aspects of economic growth. In group assignments, they worked on the design of a strategy and implementation plan for LED.

Main goal

This project targeted senior municipal staff in Algeria and aimed to provide them with a theoretical framework for local economic development, participatory approaches, LED tools, and practical examples of economic development initiatives in The Netherlands.

Objectives

  • Introduce participants to Local Economic Development;
  • Provide the necessary tools and knowledge for participants to formulate a LED strategy; and
  • Discuss how to implement a LED strategy.

Outcomes

30 participants trained on Sustainable Local Economic Development in Algeria.

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