Governance

In view of improving public services to citizens and of strengthening the rule of law and the civic commitment, we assist institutions in becoming efficient, inclusive and accountable.

What we do

Rule of law, justice and security

We strengthen the rule of law, the justice system, security and the protection of human rights to achieve sustainable human development and to eradicate extreme poverty.

Efficient, accountable and inclusive institutions

We support our partners in their reforms to foster efficient and stable institutions. We support civic commitment and the strengthening of State–citizen relationships to stimulate efficient and inclusive public action.

Decentralisation and local governance

We help our partners with developing inclusive local governance. We support local and regional development by strengthening the synergies between the state, civil society and the private sector.

Fragile situations

We intervene in a significant number of fragile countries or fragile situations. This requires us to adapt our approaches and interventions accordingly. In addition, we implement interventions that aim to address the deeper causes of fragility and conflicts.

Local resources

We support our partners in mobilising local resources (including taxes) in order for them to establish their own sustainable basis for development and for public service-delivery.

Human rights-based approach

We ensure to promote and incorporate civil, political, economic, social and environmental human rights in our interventions. We ensure to promote the equality between women and men in our interventions.

News & Events

STEP manual Resources

19 March 2026

STEP Methodology: turning jobseekers into skilled employees

STEP methodology bridges skills gaps with work-based training, job placement, and employer partnerships to boost employment.

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16 March 2026

Enabel spearheads a new model of international cooperation through climate-driven energy investment

Belgium and Mozambique mobilise climate finance and private investment to expand renewable energy and electricity access.

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16 March 2026

Enabel and Sida bring together European development leaders in Stockholm to strengthen coordination for Ukraine

European cooperation actors align efforts on energy, health and digitalisation to support Ukraine’s resilience and reconstruction.

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11 March 2026

Enabel celebrates 20 years of Junior Programme

Since 2006, Enabel’s Junior Programme has helped nearly 700 young professionals start careers in international development cooperation.

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News

09 March 2026

How fair and flexible procurement procedures make a difference for international cooperation

Brenda worked as a Junior Expert Contractualisation for Enabel in Dakar. “Applying procedures too rigidly can undermine project objectives.”

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09 March 2026

Côte d’Ivoire and Belgium strengthen cooperation on entrepreneurial mobility and diaspora engagement

In Brussels, Ivorian, Belgian and EU stakeholders exchange on entrepreneurship, diaspora engagement and reintegration through Enabel-supported projects.

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