Australian Development Gateway

The Australian Development Gateway (ADG) strives to support members of the development community in their efforts to reduce poverty and enhance sustainable development in the Asia Pacific region. The site has been created with participation from members of government, private, academia and non-government organisations. User feedback mechanisms have been incorporated to guide future directions of the site. The site is optimised for low bandwidth access to enable the widest participation throughout the Asia Pacific region.

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Business Development

Online guide to business development services and resources

Business development services (BDS) help micro and small scale enterprises increase sales and reduce costs while assisting them to grow and to create employment and income for poor people around the world. 

This online guide contains a collection of resources to assist you to:

  • Learn about BDS methods and programs
  • Choose an appropriate BDS approach
  • Link to organisations with expertise in the chosen approach
  • Keep up with latest developments in donor policy, research studies, and practitioner experience
  • Understand the basic principles of the BDS field
  • Access BDS web sites, training manuals, evaluations, and case studies
  • Educate others about the importance of BDS
 

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