• Becoming entrepreneurs in human and economic development

    The IECD trains the responsible stakeholders of the future.

  • Committing to those in need

    The IECD disseminates its expertise in vocational training and job market integration and supports small businesses.

  • Creating environments that allow everyone to build their own future

    The IECD helps to build a fairer society.

ABOUT IECD

Since 1988, the Institut européen de coopération et de développement (IECD) has supported human and economic development in several countries by education, vocational training, youth employability and support to small enterprises. The IECD is present in Sub-Saharan Africa, Indian Ocean, Middle East, North Africa and South East Asia.

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ASSET-H&C Public Conference about Holistic Sustainability in Hospitality

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The ASSET-H&C network (Association of Southeast Asian Social Enterprises for Training in Hospitality & Catering), led by the IECD, is organising the next public conference “Holistic Sustainability in Hospitality : From Action to Impact with Communities in Southeast Asia”, which will take place on 27th November in Bangkok, Thailand.
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THE IECD AT THE FRANCOPHONIE SUMMIT

Patrice Noa speaks at a round table on food security in Africa Invited to take part in a round table discussion, Patrice Noa, delegate of the Institut Européen de Coopération et de Développement (IECD) in the Central African Republic, took the floor to talk about food security in a globalised world.
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TOWARDS QUALITY EMPLOYMENT

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A decent salary, health insurance, protection against accidents, a safe working environment... How can we define a quality job in a context where labour markets are still largely informal, and self-employment is so widespread?
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Conversation with our partner UN Women

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YOUTH AND CITIZENSHIP: WHAT ROLE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE?

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Le pouvoir d’agir des jeunes est l’un des axes forts des actions déployées par l’IECD.
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young people in the vocational training and professional integration programs

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of young people who attended the hospitality & catering training found a job in the year following their graduation despite the COVID crisis and the decline in internship and job opportunites

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