Projects with impact
The LED implements its development cooperation through long-term programs and projects. These form the core of its work.
All projects pursue a clear goal: to sustainably improve living conditions and strengthen local structures.
The LED does not work alone. The projects are implemented together with local partners. With organizations, educational institutions, authorities and specialist agencies that know the local context and have a long-term impact on the ground.
What guides the LED in its project work
LED’s projects are structured in an impact-oriented manner. They are developed on the basis of sound analyses, clear objectives and defined impact models.
Planning, implementation and monitoring follow professional standards and
are reviewed on an ongoing basis.
At the center are our four guiding principles:
- Leave no one behind
- Gender justice
- Cultural diversity
- Ecological sustainability
From individual projects to systemic impact
The LED is increasingly working with country programs in which several projects
contribute to a common development goal. In this way, not only are individual measures implemented, but entire sectors such as vocational training or food systems are strengthened in a targeted manner
The LED combines project work with:
- institutional strengthening
- Knowledge building and training
- Networking of relevant players
- Dialog with government agencies
This results in changes that extend beyond individual projects.
To the projects
Where the LED uses its resources
The majority of the funds flow into development projects in the priority countries. A significant proportion of this goes to the least developed countries. In addition, the LED supports smaller, innovative projects through targeted small-scale projects.
All resources used are carefully planned, monitored and checked for their effectiveness.