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Policy Economic Empowerment Programme Europe is an important trade partner for Africa, as donor and as investor. The policy of the European Union and its member states is of great influence on the economic developments of the region. These developments are also strongly influenced by the public and corporations in Europe.
Method
The Economic Empowerment Programme is conducted according to the NiZA-approach. The objective of NiZA is structural reduction of poverty through promoting democratic processes in Southern Africa. The three programmes of NiZA are aimed at supporting civil society.
In addition to support for organisations in Southern Africa, the Economic Empowerment Programme is also active in the Netherlands and Europe.
For the activities of the Economic Empowerment Programme, the model below applies. The model provides the routes along which contacts take place between NiZA, its partners and other parties.
NGOs in Southern Africa
The Economic Empowerment Programme supports partner civil society organisations in Southern Africa. Support for capacity building and internal co-operation are important in the realisation of an able civil society.
In this manner, organisations can gain more influence in (inter)national decision-making, as well as, political and economic spheres. The support is also intended to increase the influence of Southern African civil society on businesses operating in the region.
European governments
NiZA’s Economic Empowerment Programme lobbies governments in Europe, the European Union, the United Nations, the World Trade Organisation (WTO), the World Band and the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The aim of the lobby is sustainable and equitable economic development in Southern Africa. Moreover, the Economic Empowerment Programme demands attention for the activities, expectations and problems of NGOs in Southern Africa.
European enterprises
The Economic Empowerment Programme informs enterprises in Europe about the wishes, expectations and complaints of its partners regarding these enterprises. This mainly involves businesses that are active in the South or that manage trade with businesses there. NiZA is also involved in monitoring the conduct of businesses in Europe and the Netherlands in the area of corporate social responsibility (CSR). The conduct of these businesses is checked against the guidelines set out in the CSR-frame of reference.
Exchange
An important aspect of the Economic Empowerment Programme is knowledge sharing between NiZA, its partners and associated organisations. This mutual exchange of information is extremely important for strengthening civil society in Southern Africa.
European public
The European public is kept informed about developments in Southern Africa concerning the themes of the Economic Empowerment Programme. For this, the information that comes from partner organisations in Southern Africa is the most important source. This information is disseminated via press releases, public debates, conferences, publications and readings.
Coherence
The five clusters of the Economic Empowerment Programme are interconnected. The exchange of knowledge, information and experiences among the clusters is essential.
More information
You may write your questions on the policy of the Economic Empowerment Programme to economie@niza.nl (manager Gerno Kwaks)
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