Development Counterpart (DC) identifies four areas of intervention to achieve economic sustainability of communities. These areas are;livelihood, energy, poverty eradication, food security and disaster risk reduction. We prioritize engagement of communities to identify critical economic assets and create new assets, through sustainable use of natural resources, promotion of renewable sources of energy, and creation of decent employment opportunities for all. For us, addressing the vulnerabilities of communities to disasters following natural and man-made hazards is a crucial element for their economic sustainability.These goals are aligned with the United Nations SDG 1, SDG 2, SDG 7, SDG 8 and SDG 11. By addressing the issues of economic sustainability, DC aims to eradicate poverty and ensure food security for everyone.
To advance economic sustainability goals, Development Counterpart will continue to:
Mobilize resources in the implementation of pro-poor programmes and policies, and support accelerated investment in poverty eradication actions. Provide technical assistance and training especially to youth from the vulnerable sections of the societyAssist communities in effective management of their resources. Support long term economic development of vulnerable communities by identifying alternative livelihood strategiesBuild capacities of people in poverty stricken communities to identify and effectively address their issues. Support and strengthen cooperation among stakeholders for increased investment in agricultural research and technological development for improved agricultural productivity and food security. Advocate policies and measures to ensure food security. Support and strengthen participation and cooperation, of all stakeholders to facilitate expansion of infrastructure, up gradation of technology, and access to clean energy. Create an economic environment that offers sustainable livelihoods for all by addressing the economic vulnerabilities of the communities. Prevent, mitigate, and prepare the communities for disasters to contain their adverse consequences on economic growth and sustainability. Respond in real time to disaster struck communities and aid in all kinds of relief work. Mobilize citizens for measures of self-help to achieve economic sustainability. Provide support in implementation of community infrastructure project. Build and promote strategic alliances of partner organizations to work in unison for promotion of sustainable economic development, particularly at the grass roots level.
We have successfully implemented projects addressing livelihood enhancement, capacity building and skill development, poverty reduction, alternative income, disaster response, reconstruction and relief, youth empowerment, micro- enterprise development, and economic development.
We worked in collaboration with GIZ, USAID, CHIP, and Fund for Global Human Rights, Inter Cooperation Livelihood Program, The Asia Foundation, TVO, FES, NRSP, PPAF, Law and Justice Commission of Pakistan, FPHC, Department of Social Welfare Government of Pakistan, and BISP, in improving the economic conditions of the communities.