Belgian Development Agency (ENABEL)

Enabel is the Belgian development agency. They support development projects across the globe to eradicate poverty. Doing so, they help build a world where women and men live under the rule of law, have equal access to quality public services and are free to pursue their aspirations They build a sustainable world where women and men live under the rule of law and are free to pursue their aspirations. They are a European player enhancing the impact of Belgium in international development. As a knowledge centre they think and act in terms of strategy and policy influence to promote sustainable development. They can quickly mobilise expertise through their networks to implement sustainable development initiatives which are in line with the priorities of Belgium and the objectives of their partners. BTC works for the Belgian government and for other commissioners. Its main commissioner is the Belgian State (the Directorate-General for Development Cooperation DGD). BTC executes the direct bilateral cooperation of Belgium with its partner countries. This governmental cooperation accounts for 87% of BTC’s turnover. Through its International Services department, BTC carries out missions on behalf of other clients such as the European Commission and the World Bank. Its interventions are often co-financed with other donors (countries or organisations), thereby heightening their impact and enabling economies of scale. Areas BTC Works in: -Healthcare -AIDS and HIV -Education -Environment and Climate -Agriculture -Urban development -Energy -Fair trade -Gender equality -Water & sanitation -Decentralisation How BTC Fight Poverty: -Aid Efficiency -Projects and Programs -Budget Support -Basket Funding -Delegated Cooperation -Scholarships