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.
Related content
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
10 July 2025
FFD4 Sevilla: Enabel advocates renewed architecture for international cooperation
The International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4) took place in Seville, from 30 June to 3 July 2025.
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10 July 2025
Enabel at the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2025: stronger partnerships for a resilient future
During the Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC) taking place in Rome on 10-11 July, Enabel reaffirms its commitment to Ukraine’s recovery.
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09 July 2025
Ukraine Recovery Conference in Rome: the strength of international partnerships
The Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC2025) will be held in Rome on 10 and 11 July 2025.
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01 July 2025
Enabel and the Practitioners’ Network at the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development
Enabel and the Practitioners’ Network are at the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development.
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25 June 2025
Enabel and Televic join forces to drive digital innovation
The collaboration aims to enhance sustainable development through digital innovation, skills development, and inclusive education initiatives.
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13 June 2025
Equitable access to water in times of climate change
Enabel shares a series of strategic and operational recommendations to tackle the global challenge of access to water.
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