Private Sector Initiative

Private initiative and entrepreneurship are driving forces in growth creation, social development, and poverty reduction. There is an increased focus in developing countries on creating an enabling business environment and on discussing the challenges and possibilities of globalization and strategies towards addressing these issues.

To support these processes and economic development in general - through capacity development in the private sector - Danida Fellowship Programme has launched the Private Sector Initiative 2008-2012.

The target group of these courses includes CEOs, managers, and leading staff in businesses and business organisations affiliated with Danish private sector support programmes. All costs in connection with the course and the stay in Denmark will be covered by the Danida-supported Fellowship Programme.

The following courses are offered:

• Private Sector Development - Export-oriented Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) 
  (2 weeks, August 2 - 13, 2010).
  To read the concept paper, click here
  Download the course leaflet.
  
  
• Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
  (3 weeks, March 8 - 26, 2010)
  To read the concept paper, click here
  To download the course leaflet, click here 
  
  
• Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)
  (3 weeks, May 25 - June 11, 2010)
  To read the concept paper, click here
  Download the course leaflet.
  
  
• Private Sector Development - SMEs within Productive Industries
  (2 weeks, October 4 - 15, 2010)
  To read the concept paper, click here
  To download the course leaflet, click here
  
  
• General Tools and Concepts in Agribusiness SME Development
  (3 weeks, May 17 - June 4, 2010)
  To read the concept paper, click here
  To download the course leaflet, click here
  

• Public-Private Cooperation
  (3 + 2 weeks: October 18 - November 5 & December 6 -17, 2010)
  To read more about the course, click here (2009 course)
  
  
• Climate Journalism: Beyond COP15
  (2 weeks, August 2 - 13, 2010)
  To read more about the course, click here
  
  
• Social Partnerships for Business Development
  (3 weeks, March 8-26 or September 27 - October 15, 2010)
  To get information about the course requirements, click here
  To download the course leaflet, click here
  
  
• Food Safety and Traceability
  (3 weeks, June 7 - 25, 2010)
  To read more about the course and download the course leaflet, click here
  
  
• Entrepreneurship and Innovation in the Agricultural Industry
  (3 weeks, November 16 - December 4, 2009. September 6 - 24, 2010)
  To read more about the course, click here
  
  
• Green Energy and Carbon Markets
  (3 weeks, PLEASE NOTE, NEW DATES, November 8-26, 2010)
  To download the leaflet, click here
  
  
• Organic Agriculture and Products in Developing Countries
  (3 weeks, August 23 - September 10, 2010). The course was originally to be held in April, but due to vocanic ash in the European air space, the course was shifted and will now start August 23. The course is closed for new intake.
  To read more about the course, click here
  

NB All costs are covered by the Danida-supported Fellowship Programme.

All courses will in the detailed planning phase be adjusted and tailored towards the actual companies and organisations of those selected for participation.

The Fellowship Application Form can be downloaded here.

For more information, please send a mail to dfc@dfcentre.dk