Entrepreneurship & incubation
Entrepreneurial literacy, idea validation, business modelling, mentoring, market access and incubation for early-stage ventures.
Funding and programme themes
Programme areas for inclusive, resilient local economies
Our mandate supports interconnected programmes that move from capability building to enterprise, employment, rights and environmental sustainability.
Priority themes for collaboration
The themes below are programme directions grounded in the association’s objectives. Specific interventions, locations, beneficiaries, budgets and targets will be defined through needs assessment and partner agreement.
Women’s economic empowerment
Women in business, enterprise readiness, leadership, professional networks, financial literacy and access-to-market support.
Micro & small enterprises
Business diagnostics, management skills, digital adoption, resilience planning and support for sustainable income generation.
Skills & employment
Life skills, vocational and professional training, employability, job matching and income-generation pathways.
Research & advisory
Needs assessments, applied research, stakeholder consultation and evidence to inform programme decisions.
Rights & dispute resolution
Rights awareness, legal support and constructive assistance in resolving disputes.
Professional communities
Support for the rights and interests of professional and community groups.
Environment & renewable energy
Community awareness and practical initiatives related to alternative energy, climate and environmental protection.
Cross-cutting design principles
Women’s participation, accessibility, safeguarding, conflict sensitivity, environmental responsibility, data protection and measurable outcomes should be integrated into programme design according to context and donor requirements.
Illustrative results frameworks
Enterprise
Improved business knowledge, plans, market readiness and enterprise continuity.
Women
Greater participation, leadership, networks and income opportunities.
Employment
Skills completion, employability progress, placement or income pathways.
Resilience
Stronger local capacity, constructive solutions and sustainable practices.
Have a funding theme or call for proposals?
Share the scope, eligibility criteria and timetable. DAMQAS can assess alignment with its mandate and explore a locally appropriate concept.
Discuss a partnership