The Agency for Economic Cooperation and Development is a non-profit association based in Vienna, founded in 2003. Highly recognized personalities from the economy, science and politics support the association‘s activities. aed has been awarded mandated body status for EU-Twinning projects.

aed is a competent partner in the areas of consulting, project implementation and networking. aed applies an integrated approach in its projects. aed’s services range from project development to project implementation and evaluation. Praxis orientation and sustainable successes are at highest priority.

aed combines and links extensive competence and experience of its members and experts:

• aed provides proven national and international know-how in donor programs.
• aed benefits from the experience of more than 250 successfully implemented donor projects and over 80 EU-Twinning projects in more than 20 countries.
• The highly recognized interdisciplinary and international network of partners and experts guarantees efficiency and goal orientation in project development and implementation.
• aed builds on extensive experience of successful outsourcing projects.
• aed advises governments and institutions on international donor programs by use of proven best practice.

AED´s mission is:

• Promoting economic cooperation and development
• Promoting education, science and research
• Promoting international relations – particularly with a focus on economic and cultural issues
• Assistance to states, institutions and individuals in establishing efficient administrations and structures
• Export of Austrian best practice by taking advantage of international donor programs
• Strengthening Austria’s position in key and future markets