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1. Research
DISC provides the link
between academic research and policy
implications of the research by designing and
tailoring research to meet client needs and
objectives, using a combination of data
collection techniques. DISC carries out
situational analyses, identification of policy
issues and concerns, evaluation, monitoring, and
assessment of impact, and design and development
of communication campaigns. Methodologies
utilized by DISC include reviews of literature,
rapid assessments, stakeholder analysis, focus
group interviewing, in-depth interviewing, and
structured survey interviewing. Target groups
include local and central government officials,
low income rural and urban communities, NGOs,
community influentials, and others.
2. Democracy & Governance
Sound governance is
the bedrock of a strong economy. A nations
ability to enforce laws, manage resources, and
deliver services directly affects its economic
performance. Fair, open, and transparent
government also enjoys enormous resonance with
people all over the globe.
DISC helps in
addressing the challenges of sound governance,
from the foundations of constitutional law to
the mechanics of public administration. Using
traditional consulting as well as Web-based
tools, DISC helps strengthen individual
institutions, including civil service entities,
public enterprises, and nongovernmental
organizations (NGOs).
Moreover, DISC
promotes the development of appropriate,
sustainable legal frameworks, systems, and
institutions, carrying out:
Administrative
reform.
Legal and
regulatory reform.
Legal training.
Public information
and awareness.
Legal information
and case management systems.
E-government
applications to increase transparency.
DISC also works to
strengthen the viability and advocacy skills of
trade unions, NGOs, and other community
organizations with the help of the following
tools:
Public
education.
Knowledge networks.
Fundraising and
grants management.
Coalition-building
Human resources
management.
Media training.
3. Businesses Development
Private sector development, small and medium
enterprises promotion and empowerment are highly
targeted areas by DISC as they build up the
future of a strong economy and the welfare of
the community. DISC achieves its goals through
the following services:
a. Marketing
Market analysis and planning.
Product promotion.
Market information systems.
Franchising.
Market linkages.
Export procedures.
Internet-based marketing and sales
processes.
b. Business Development:
Business and financial plans.
Management and production
controls.
Databases and automation.
c. Privatization:
Private ownership models.
Restructuring.
Public education and outreach.
d. Business and financial management:
Carrying out market analysis.
Business and financial planning.
Operating strategies.
Financial management and cost
control.
Capacity building for local trade associations
and business support organizations.
4. Organizational and Human Resource Development
Evaluation of existing
organizational structures and management
policies and procedures.
Identification of staff and labor
requirements.
Development of organizational
structures and job descriptions.
Development of compensation
systems.
Development of management systems.
Identification of management
training needs.
Design and implementation of
training programs.
5. Media and E-Development
Web-development and management
Developing and producing
documentary and promotional films
E-marketing
E-governance facilities
Web -casting
Multimedia productions
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