Private Sector Development & Sustainable Business Practices

Since its inception, Democracy Council has developed projects designed to build and strengthen environments in which economic opportunity and the private sector thrive. Where a vibrant and open entrepreneurial spirit is supported, businesses and stakeholders can work together toward innovative and creative solutions for sustainable economic development. Democracy Council programs include support for young entrepreneurs in the Middle East, promotion of free movement of people and to facilitate cross border trade goods in the Middle East, and facilitation of access to business training materials for Latin American small business proprietors. We also work with local partners to promote fair and responsible laws and regulations governing trade and economic opportunity in emerging societies.