E4D develops and implements public-private cooperation projects following an integrated model for employment promotion. These aim to:
• increase demand for labour across sectors such as renewable energy, tourism, agriculture, food processing, construction and transportation. Projects create opportunities for disadvantaged population groups to be integrated into value chains as employees, suppliers or sales partners.
• utilise private sector partnerships to enhance the employability of qualified workers through training courses and work placements.
• match labour supply and demand through placement in trainings for jobs.
Each project is based on partnerships with local or international companies. Some projects also involve collaboration with government agencies, non-governmental organisations, vocational schools, universities and business associations. E4D also focuses on promoting green jobs in energy efficiency, resource and waste management, ecological agriculture, aquaculture and digitalisation. Gender mainstreaming is prioritised by including measures to reach women and support women-led businesses. Successful projects are replicated to other industry sectors, regions and countries and scaled up by involving private and public partners.