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
Efficient, accountable and inclusive institutions
Decentralisation and local governance
Fragile situations
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.
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The police are sometimes distrusted by citizens. This is no different in Burkina Faso. To restore trust between citizens and security services, we work with the concept of community policing. Interview with project leader Carine Vanden Borre.
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Sustainable development cannot be realised without peace and security and conversely, peace and security will be at risk without sustainable development. The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development recognises the need to promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions. Through it’s actions Enabel promotes the achievement of this agenda. Read more about it in this brochure.
Brochure on our peace and security strategy
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Enabel’s Innovation Hub drives sustainable impact through social innovation, partnerships and scalable solutions.
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16 April 2026
Enabel and AB InBev sign strategic collaboration agreement to advance sustainable development
Enabel and AB InBev partner to drive sustainable agriculture, water stewardship and circular economy initiatives across Africa and beyond.
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Resources
30 March 2026
Enabel’s Sustainability, environmental and social management framework
This document presents Enabel’s sustainability framework as well as its environmental and social management system.
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27 March 2026
The role of cooperation in a room of investors
Enabel connects investors and institutions to unlock Mozambique’s energy potential and accelerate renewable investments.
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News
27 March 2026
EU Regional Business Forum – West Africa Corridors: a lever for investment partnerships
Abidjan hosts EU Regional Business Forum to drive investment along West Africa corridors, with Enabel facilitating partnerships and growth.
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