MEFMI BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT UNIT
The Business Development Unit (BDU) is the commercial arm of MEFMI through which the Institute offers capacity building beyond its traditional mandate to contribute to the development of responsive, competent, and professional staff and institutions in different fields. The BDU offers its services to public institutions, and private and civil society sectors across Africa. The ultimate objective is to support economic and financial sector stability and growth for national and regional development.
These services include consultancy and advisory services on a variety of innovative, needs-based, flexible, customised, and accessible training, consultancy and advisory solutions for individuals and institutions. These services are delivered by regional and international subject matter experts and are supported by MEFMI’s enduring legacy and experience in the delivery of high-quality capacity-building interventions since 1994.
BDU Objectives
The MEFMI BDU is committed to providing capacity development solutions for private and public sector institutions as well as civil society across the globe to:
- Develop and sustain human and institutional capacity;
- Foster adoption of international sound practices;
- Raise awareness of emerging opportunities, trends and risks among decision-makers;
- Promote good governance and prudent management of resources; and
- Enhance individual and institutional efficiency.
Value Package
The MEFMI BDU offers unique programmes that are practical, tailored to the specific needs of institutions or individuals and responsive to emerging local, regional and global needs.
Participants in BDU programmes benefit from:
- Experts and experienced trainers who blend academic and professional backgrounds with knowledge of issues complemented by exposure to global developments and international good practice;
- Well-researched and easy-to-follow course materials grounded in sound theory and practical application;
- Course documentation provided on appropriate electronic media;
- Interactive, practical and up-to-date educational methodologies and techniques;
- Peer-to-peer knowledge sharing as well as networking opportunities;
- Continuity in services provided beyond the project/ assignment period;
- MEFMI’s ability to respond quickly and cost-effectively to clients’ specific requests; and,
- Value for money pricing structure.
Services
- Open Scheduled Courses: The BDU has a comprehensive portfolio of courses that have been developed and are continuously reviewed to cater for public, private and civil society sectors. The training courses are hosted at both regional and international locations.
- In-House & Tailored Programmes: For organisations with identified training needs of seven (7) or more individuals, the BDU delivers a customised training programme. The advantages of a customised training programme include flexibility in content, venue and time as well as cost savings, trainers with a strategic fit to the organisation as well as the assurance of confidentiality of information shared during discussions.
- eLearning: Online training compliments the face-to-face courses as a strategic approach to expanding the reach and ensuring quality, sustainable and timely training that is flexible to the needs of busy professionals.
- Consultancy and Advisory Services: Our internationally recognised and vastly experienced experts in economic and financial sector management provide specific needs-based interventions, such as the application of customized tools, frameworks and methodologies to engender best practices.
- Conferences & Seminars: Utilising our vast network of regional and international experts, the Institute organises conferences at different locations to stimulate dialogue and raise awareness on issues of, national, regional and global importance.
The courses to be offered by the MEFMI Business Development Unit in 2024 are detailed in the Business Development Unit Brochure, indicating the programme title, duration, dates, objectives, general content, target groups and indicative fees as applicable.
For more information on BDU Activities, contact us.