Approach – Growth, Enterprise, Employment and Livelihoods (GEEL)

Our Approach

Practical Solutions for Stronger Enterprises and Better Livelihoods.

GEEL works across enterprise development, market systems, employment, inclusion, investment, resilience and innovation. Our work is designed to move beyond short term support by helping enterprises grow, connecting people to opportunities and strengthening the systems that enable communities to prosper.

Enterprise and Market Systems

We strengthen enterprises, cooperatives, producer groups, and market actors to improve productivity, access finance, connect to markets and create jobs. Our support includes market analysis, value chain development, business services, access to finance, policy engagement and market linkages that help businesses grow and compete.

Jobs and Livelihoods

GEEL creates pathways to decent jobs and sustainable livelihoods for women, youth, IDPs and other vulnerable groups. We deliver skills development, entrepreneurship support, workforce development and livelihood diversification programmes that enable people to improve their income and build a more secure future.

Investment and Partnerships

We work with investors, financial institutions, development partners, government and the private sector to mobilise resources, reduce risk and unlock economic opportunities. Our partnerships support enterprise growth, infrastructure, innovation and inclusive economic transformation.

Resilience and Innovation

GEEL promotes resilient and sustainable economic systems through renewable energy, climate-smart solutions, digital transformation and adaptive capacity building. We support communities and businesses to anticipate change, manage risks and seize new opportunities for long-term growth.

Monitoring, Learning and Impact

We use evidence, data and learning to improve our programmes and demonstrate results. Our monitoring and learning systems help us measure impact, share knowledge and strengthen the solutions we deliver.