For almost 50 years, IESC has stayed true to its original, guiding principle: The creation of Prosperity & Stability through Private Enterprise development. We remain firm in the belief that the surest way to create sustainable economies, democratic systems and friendly partners for America is by helping to build successful enterprises and creating an environment in which business can flourish on its own merits without undue interference or favoritism. IESC's experts, both paid and volunteer, strive to build enterprises that deliver real value and leave behind real skills in the people and communities where we work.

Some have called us The Private Sector Non-Profit. since we approach our projects with the professionalism of a corporate consultancy and the values of an NGO. Profits and growth for their own sake, however, are not enough for IESC -- our projects must also implicitly contribute to the greater good by reducing poverty and raising the standard of living. This core objective of doing good while helping our clients do well is central to our five practices.

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Tunisia

IESC Launches Two-Year Trade Development Program in Tunisia

Lesotho

On Lesotho's Public Eye (PE) website, read about the exciting hospitality facility star-grading program that IESC is implementing in Lesotho.

A series of six workshops held throughout Lesotho from March 4-15, 2013 attracted more than 95% of the country's tourism accommodation owners and operators. Read more about how IESC is helping to establish the Lesotho tourism industry's first star-grading system.

South Sudan

IESC recently completed its second Ambassadorial Preparation course for South Sudanese diplomats. Click below for additional information on this successful event. Read more...

Afghanistan

Read the year 2 report on IESC's latest activities working with Afghanistan's Ministry of Agriculture; Irrigation and Livestock to help develop more responsive and effective ministry services through improved organizational capacity and necessary change management practices.

USAID, in partnership with VEGA/IESC, launched the Assistance in Building Afghanistan by Developing Enterprises (ABADE) Program. ABADE aims to significantly improve the lives of people in Afghanistan by helping Afghan businesses grow their businesses. Read more...

Morocco

IESC Chief of Party Mohomed Bensouda addressed members of the El Jadida business community during a well attended Open House Event. Click on the link for more information and a video clip of the Open House and Mr. Bensouda's remarks. Read more...

Lebanon

With the help of IESC's LIM project one Lebanese woman is branching out and succeeding. Click on the link to read more about how this new entrepreneur turned the occassional treat into a thriving professional bakery. Read more...




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