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.
5 questions to Carine Vanden Borre
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
News & Events
Resources
15 October 2026
A just energy transition
From rural electrification to green hydrogen, Enabel promotes a just energy transition that is low-carbon, inclusive and resilient.
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Resources
12 October 2026
Beyond compliance: driving performance in the coffee and cocoa value chains
Smallholder cocoa and coffee farmers face climate, price and EU rule changes. Enabel presents its approach to fair, bankable value chains.
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News
6 October 2026
Regards croisés sur la citoyenneté mondiale et l’engagement des jeunes
Retour d’expérience d’Inès au Burundi : comment les échanges interculturels et la participation des jeunes renforcent l’engagement citoyen.
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News
5 October 2026
Enabel and Odoo join forces to advance digital transformation in international cooperation
Enabel and Odoo partner to accelerate digital transformation, streamline operations and support digital innovation in international cooperation.
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Resources
30 September 2026
Digital rights manual for beginners
A practical guide to online safety, privacy, cybersecurity, digital inclusion and digital rights for citizens across Africa and beyond.
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News
24 September 2026
Mozambique to form strategic financing coalition to accelerate rural electrification
Enabel joins Mozambique’s strategic financing coalition to accelerate rural electrification, expand renewable energy access and strengthen climate resilience.
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