1. Sida’s International Training Programmes for Private Sector Development
SIPU International and Jarskog Konsult wish to inform you that the International Training
Programmes for Private Sector Development: "Strategic Business Management" (SBM)
and "Private Sector Growth Strategies" (PSGS) will invite participants from Liberia,
Mozambique, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe for the second time during 2015.
The programmes are separate but interlinked and are sponsored by the Swedish
International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida). The objective of the two programmes
is to contribute to the development of a vibrant and sustainable private sector, seeking to
strengthen collaboration between the private and public sectors, for better functioning
markets and improved integration in world trade.
The training is designed to contribute to revitalization and changes for the better in each
participant’s business/organisation. This in turn will contribute to long-term and considerable
change at a national level, improving the business climate and stimulating sustainable
economic growth.
The programme for Strategic Business Management (SBM) is designed for business
leaders from small and medium-sized businesses, who are highly motivated to develop and
expand their own business in a sustainable way, as well as the economy of their country.
Applicants must have the potential to act as a change agent in their business as well as at a
national level. The primary target group is:
 CEO or top manager of a small or medium size enterprise
 Manager of a significant and distinct department at a large enterprise, with
responsibility for its own profit
The programme for Private Sector Growth Strategies (PSGS) is intended for high-level
professionals from national institutions and organisations. The applicants as well as their
organisations must have mandate to develop and promote a sustainable private sector and
integration in world trade. Applicants must also have the potential to act as a change agent in
their organisations as well as at a national level. The main primary target group is a
representative from:
 national governmental organisations,
 authorities and semi-government organisations and institutions
 relevant civil society organisations, such as NGOs, business associations, and
community based organisations
Brochures with further information and application forms for the programmes can be found
on the programme website: www.privatesectordevelopment.se
Daniel Gronvius
Programme Management
SIPU International
Åsa Jarskog
Programme Management
Jarskog Konsult