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- Sustainable Livelihood & Enterprise Development
- Peace, Education & Life Skills
- Gender & Women Development
- Good Governance & Institutional Strengthening
- Health & Nutrition
Recent Projects


ECI was contracted by Plan International, Pakistan for its Pakistan Youth Advocacy Project which has been designed with the focus to build the capacities of youth for participation in decision making/policy making process around Sustainable
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In partnership with AKRSP, ECI implemented the Capacity Development Initiative for Community-based Eco-Farming Associations under AKRSP’s Water & Energy Security (WES) Project – Phase II (Chitral). A series of trainings were designed and
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For the Financial Literacy Program (for Factory Workers) being implemented with the support of Pakistan Microfinance Network, material was developed for a 5-day ToT based on the TNA conducted by HANDS. A 2-day pilot was conducted and relevant
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For DFID and Pakistan Microfinance Network, the Financial Literacy and Client Awareness Campaign project is being implemented with a strong focus on leveraging digital modalities in order to engage and mobilize borrowers in the microfinance sector.
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ECI was contracted by DAI to implement this project in District Jhang and Chiniot, and mobilize the relevant stakeholders and launch a Safe Charity awareness campaign in collaboration with Jhang Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI) for peace
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ECI was contracted by Unicef for the capacity building component of its program on Social and Behavioral Change Communication for Child Stunting Prevention, with funding from USAID, which focuses on imparting knowledge across different tiers so that
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Yes I do Alliance in Pakistan is comprised of Rutgers Pakistan and Plan International, Pakistan. Both organizations are committed on issues related to Child Marriages (CM) and Teenage Pregnancy and Youth Economic Empowerment. Plan International,
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ECI developed customized modules for International Finance Corporation (IFC) on the theme of “Solar Lighting as a Business” for Retailers and Salespersons, MFI staff and Door to Door sellers. Subsequently various trainings are being conducted on
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Based on the success of our past grants with Karachi Youth Initiative (KYI) and engaging local community members for addressing Violence & Extremism issues, ECI embarked upon a unique activity-based project titled Peace Players. This project
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After the successful completion of the market assessment conducted in District Tharparkar of youth (both males and females) for identifying potential market opportunities, RDF contracted ECI for conducting a craft market assessment for female
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For UNICEF’s Sehat Muhafiz Programme, ECI conducted a 02-Day Training of Area In Charges in 7 Districts of KPK. The objective of the training was to capacitate 968 AICs (including 158 females and 810 males) and equip them with up-to-date
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ECI has been awarded a project by Development Alternatives Inc. titled as ‘Professionals as Peace Ambassadors’ in District Multan with the support of Punjab Vocational Training Council (PVTC). The aim of this project is to build the capacity of
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Under Usaid’s Citizen Voice Project (CVP) Cycle 10, ECI has been awarded a contract to conduct the trainings of 1,698 representatives including Village/Neighborhood Nazims and Naib Nazims and Councilors of District Council Mansehra, Tehsil
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To increase awareness of clients and potential client of microfinance providers in Pakistan who are integrated within the credit reporting framework, PMN undertook an initiative to launch a comprehensive client awareness and financial literacy
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While working in conjunction with ILO, ECI shaped one year project, titled “Community based Change makers programme to provide business solution to social problems”, with an aim to develop a community based mechanism for combating increasing
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ECI was contracted to carry out two 4-day trainings on Project Mangement and Financial & Grant Management for 13 partner organizations of Oxfam Novib; as well as its staff members in order to enhance their skills on various aspects of the
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In Pakistan, JICA is currently funding 7 projects (in Punjab, KPK and Sind), focused on thematic areas of health, education, industry and rural development. It has been identified by the donor that along with technical assistance being given to the
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Baluchistan Rural Support Program (BRSP) is implementing Baluchistan Community Development Program, (BCDP) in partnership with European Union (EU) in four district of Baluchistan. Project aims to improve the local government system through enhancing
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ECI has been awarded the contract by United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to commence the market assessment, orientation to the stakeholders & community, selection of beneficiaries and youth along with capacity building in the form of
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The initiative of PLAN Pakistan, “Rural Women’s Economic Empowerment through Enhanced Participation in South Punjab’s Dairy Sector” aims to increase access and control of economic resources for women. For this purpose
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ECI in collaboration with GEP has initiated a project titled ‘Supporting Female Graduates Access into information Technology Sector through Internship Program’. The project sees to link up 120 fresh female IT graduates of Islamabad
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Congratulations Jawad! You have been awarded as the employee of the month for the month of August, 2018. The award consists of a memento along with a.....Read More

ECI would like to congratulate Muhammad Usman on becoming the Employee of the Month for July 2018. His dedication, outstanding performances, and.....Read More

ECI would like to congratulate “Admin Officer” Syed Haseen Ahmed Waqas on becoming the Employee of the Month for June 2018. His dedication,.....Read More

ECI hosted a half-day orientation session of Azme Naujawan at Sachal Goth Azme Naujawan Youth Center where it delivered the insights.....Read More

ECI has a long-term vision and hope to continue doing remarkably in future (y) 🙂 Celebrating Wonderful 5 Years Completion with New Management.....Read More

ECI would like to congratulate “Assistant. Graphic Designer” @Sajid Ali on becoming the Employee of the Month for May 2018. His dedication,.....Read More

ECI would like to congratulate “Sr. Graphic Designer” Adnan Bukhari on becoming the Employee of the Month for April 2018. His hard work and.....Read More

ECI would like to congratulate ‘Instructional Designer’ Tehmeena Safeer on becoming the Employee of the Month for March 2018. Her hard.....Read More

For his consistent and effective performance Mr. Waqas Ahmed (Office Attendant) has been awarded with certificate for the employee of the year 2017......Read More

ECI is proud to announce Mr. Bakhtyar Ahmad as the Employee of the Month for February 2018. He has been awarded this title for the third time as an.....Read More

ECI would like to congratulate Manager Projects Rabia Khan on becoming the Employee of the Month for November 2017. Her hard work and commitment to.....Read More

ECI is proud to announce Mr. Bakhtyar Ahmad as the Employee of the Month for Septermber 2017. He has been awarded this title for the second time as.....Read More

Attention to all energetic Youth of Karachi and surrounding areas! Here is a great opportunity to apply for our Karachi Project Office by 26th July,.....Read More

ECI is proud to announce that we are collaborating with #PMN once more for the “National Financial Literacy & Client Awareness.....Read More

A productive meet-up held with Mr. Muhammad Aslam Shaheen (Chief Nutrition/SUN Focal Point) and his core team for a strategic discussion on moving.....Read More

ECI has designed & developed a 4-day training module (manual and handbook) for Plan International, Pakistan on the theme of “Union Council.....Read More

ECI is proud to announce Mr. Jawad Ghori as the Employee of the Month for June 2017. His dedicated efforts and commitment to the organization have.....Read More

ECI proudly announces multiple awareness raising Radio Programs on Credit Information Bureau for Borrowers of MFIs under PMN’s Financial.....Read More

After successful completion of products on the theme of ‘Financial Literacy’ and ‘Micro Finance Credit Information Bureau’,.....Read More

Under the project “Peace Players”, A Cricket Mega event was conducted in Karachi for Karachi Youth Initiative (KYI) and.....Read More

Under the PMN’s Financial Literacy Program, final 2-Day Training of Facilitators was conducted for MFI staff in.....Read More

2 Day training was conducted in Khushab under the joint initiative of IFC and CIT (E-Pakistan). ECI’s flagship module for ‘Door-to-door.....Read More

Under the Yes I Do Alliance of Plan Intl, 2 day TOT based on Enterprise Development was conducted in Umerkot for the project and partner staff of.....Read More

With support of Pakistan Microfinance Network (PMN), ECI conducted a 1 day community orientation session for female staff of RCDP in Lahore to.....Read More

Under the Yes I Do Alliance of Plan international, a 2-day TOT was conducted on ‘Career Counselling and Workforce Development’in Umerkot,.....Read More

ECI is proud to announce that we have become a part of the ‘Scaling up Nutrition (SUN) Civil Society Alliance. It was Launched in Pakistan in.....Read More

Based on the prime objective of Youth Economic Empowerment, ECI is conducting a 5-day ToT for team members of different development sector.....Read More

ECI conducted 1 Day training in Sheikhupura for the Staff of Rural Community Development Programme under Lighting Pakistan Project of.....Read More

ECI conducted a 2 day Sahao Thar training for TRDP Staff in Mithi, Tharparkar under the International Finance Cooperation (IFC) Lighting Pakistan.....Read More

ECI’s Managing Sirector Mr. Saleem Jahangir was invited to the Radio show “Rabta” on AM 585 to talk about the development sector of.....Read More

ECI Director Admin & Finance Mr. Shahid Rasool Qazi and Senior Associate Ms. Tasneem Raza participated in the 5-day training organized by USAID.....Read More

Under the Financial Literacy Program of Pakistan Microfinance Network(PMN), ECI has conducted 12 awareness sessions, till date, around the country.....Read More

ECI delivered a 2-day training for the MFI staff of Rural Community Development Program (RCDP) in District Jhang under the Lighting Asia (Pakistan).....Read More

An MOU was signed between Mr. Ibraheem Ahmad CEO- GOAL (Get Organized to Achieve & Lead) and ECI MD Mr. Saleem Jahangir with the prime objective.....Read More

ECI is proud to announce Mr. Aakash Bin Younas – Assistant Admin Manager as the Employee of the Month for April, 2017. He has deservingly.....Read More

ECI is proud to announce Mr. Iftikhar Ali Memon as the Employee of the Month for March,.....Read More

Cricket tournament was held in Karachi under the project “Peace.....Read More

Badminton tournament was held in Karachi under the project “Peace.....Read More

A 3-day training was conducted on “Value Chain Approach” in Gilgit for AKRSP staff in order to develop the learning of participants for.....Read More

For National Agricultural Research Centre (NARC), ECI has designed a booklet on “Compost” with the support of JICA, for distribution among.....Read More

ECI has successfully completed a capacity building project “Professionals as Peace Ambassadors” in Multan for the teachers and students.....Read More

ECI is proud to announce Mr. Bakhtyar Ahmad – Manager Projects as the Employee of the Month for February, 2017. His commitment to his work and.....Read More

ECI is proud to announce Ms. Tehmeena Safeer as the Employee of the Month for January, 2017 🙂 Your dedication and commitment propel you to give.....Read More

Under the Sehat Muhafiz project awarded by UNICEF, ECI will be implementing trainings for Area In-Charge across 7 districts of KPK.As a first step a.....Read More

Ms. Tehmeena Ghulam received her IFC certification as Instructional.....Read More

Ms. Anum Mughal, Director Client Relations received her IFC certification as a Business Edge Instructional.....Read More

ECI is carrying out a project for ‘Women’s Economic Empowerment through Farmers Milk Cooperatives’ with Plan Pakistan in Southern.....Read More

EC’s Project Manager, Ms. Rabia Khan rolled out a 2-day Training of Facilitators for PMN in Karachi. The ToF focuses on “Role of CIB in.....Read More

ECI Senior Associate, Mr. Wajid Usmani, and Project Manger, Mr. Bakhtyar Ahmad are conducting a 4-day training on ‘Financial & Grant.....Read More

A 5-day training on “Project Management” was conducted by Mr. Saleem Jahangir, MD ECI and Ms. Rabia Khan, Project Manager for the.....Read More

ECI’s Project Manager, Mr. Bakhtyar Ahmad and Ms. Tasneem Raza conducted a ToT on “Life Skills and Career Counseling ” for Muslims.....Read More

ECI is currently conducting a 4-day training in Layyah on “Financial Management and Business Cycle” as part of the Famers Milk.....Read More

It was a proud moment for ECI as it celebrated the Grant Closing Ceremony of its USAID-GEP (Gender Equity Program) collaborative project titled.....Read More

ECI conducted a 2-day Training of Facilitators (ToF) titled ” Role of CIB in Effective Microfinancing” as a project initiative for.....Read More

ECI would like to express its gratitude to USAID-CVP for conducting a 4-day ToT in Swat from 18-21 July. The training was delivered by Mr. Nazar.....Read More

Mr. Bakhtyar Ahmed Nabeel – Project Manager, ECI attended a 4-day ToT in Swat on “KP Local Government Laws, Structures and.....Read More

Certificate of participation presented to Ms. Rehana Niamat-ECI Project Manager for attending the USAID-CVP training on ‘Participatory.....Read More

ECI Project Manager, Ms. Rehana Niamat attended a 3-day ToT in Swat which was organized under USAID’s Citizen Voice Project Cycle 10. The.....Read More

ECI Directors met with one of their esteemed mentors, Mr. Ramesh Singh Arora – MPA Punjab Assembly and Mr. Syed Sajjad Imran – former.....Read More

Program Managers from ECI attended USAID Citizen’s Voice Project 4-day Training of Trainers for “Resource Management and.....Read More

ECI conducted a training on “Effective Facilitation Skills” in a series of trainings organized for National Agricultural Research Centre.....Read More

The third 5-day training session of FMCs on “Organizational Management, Leadership & Conflict Management” was successfully carried.....Read More

ECI initiated its FMC trainings on ‘Organizational Management, Leadership & Conflict Management’ in Vehari for 23 participants. The project.....Read More
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10 things about ECI – 1
As a learning and knowledge creating organization, ECI is constantly identifying and implementing national and international best practices for Livelihood & Enterprise Development.
10 things about ECI – 2
To keep enterprise development efforts current and anchored to field realities, ECI undertakes field based action researches.
10 things about ECI – 3
The organization subscribes to the ‘Value Chain Approach to Economic Development’, that emphasizes the importance of market-based solutions towards development problems. This approach is now used in design and implementation of all economic development projects and programmes of ECI.
10 things about ECI – 4
ECI undertakes Value Chain Research studies. To date ECI has assessed the following sub-sectors: Embellished Fabric, Marble Mosaic, Gems & Jewelry, Dates, Pottery, Livestock, Fishery, Dairy, Carpets, Wheat, Potatoes, Onions, Embroidery, Tailoring & Stitching, Cream Separator, Ladies Shop, Beauty Parlor, Chabian, and Baan Making.
10 things about ECI – 5
The organization has a specialized thematic focus in Agribusiness. ECI’s work in this area includes creation and strengthening of Farmer Enterprise Groups (FEGs), formation of producer and farmer cooperatives, enterprise development trainings on latest farm technology including high-tunnel farming, as well as development of farm-focused enterprise and skills training material.
10 things about ECI – 6
Design & development of training curriculum is an organizational expertise. ECI’s extensive resource library has 180 training curriculums. The material has been designed for audiences across the range (non-literate to semi-literate to literate) including: youth, women as well as vulnerable groups (persons with disabilities, refugees, immigrants, poorest of the poor). Too date ECI has developed curriculam in following languages: Urdu, English, Sindhi and Dari.
10 things about ECI – 7
ECI works towards creating and strengthening capacity of organizations to deliver business development services and implement programs. To date, thirteen such organizations have been registered in Haripur, Charsadda, Peshawar, Islamabad, Vehari, Chakwal, Mansehra and Nowshera. Apart from these organizations ECI worked with SMEDA to build capacity of 87 organizations and ECI’s biggest achievement in institutional development has been strengthening of UK based NGO working in Afghanistan “Afghanaid”.
10 things about ECI – 8
The ECI Training Centre, situated at the banks of the Korang River, is ECI’s residential training facility. This purpose-built facility caters to the development sector as well as corporate clients and provides a beautiful, serene and secluded venue where participants can retreat.
10 things about ECI – 9
ECI designs and implements cascade training programs, where a module is developed, lead or master trainers are trained, and then rolled-out to thousands of end beneficiaries across Pakistan. For ECI the implementation of cascade trainings has been possible through its network of associates which consists of 280 enterprise trainers and 3200 professional trainers for other thematic areas. This network of associates gives ECI physical presence in all districts of Pakistan including FATA Agencies and it is because of this network that ECI can deliver trainings in All local languages used in Pakistan. For General Elections 2013, ECI in collaboration with CHIP Training & Consulting trained about 500,000 polling officers over a span of 40 days, while for Benazir Income Support Program, ECI has solely trained about 20,000 women and youth beneficiaries.
10 things about ECI – 10
ECI is providing range of consulting services in all thematic areas including:- project design, curriculum design & development, documentation & report writing, mentoring & evaluation.

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