Sectors
LEAD by itself is
not a sector-driven organization
though it works in a number of
sectors ensuring that they are
directly related to the
organization’s mission – multi-sectoral,
multi-functional, and internally
coherent agendas that are
related to LEAD’s history,
evolution, and vision. LEAD
works in sectors linked to three
thematic areas -
Climate Change,
Environmental Management and
Social Capital Development.
Each sector has a number of cross-cutting topics that relate directly to LEAD’s values, and include equity, multi-stakeholder involvement, accountability, and ethics. They serve to emphasize areas of focus within sectors.
Subjects of enquiry and intervention that directly affect lives and livelihoods of people: natural (environment, agriculture and water); social (education and health); and economic (income and asset building) - each of these sectors have sub-sectors many specializations (for instance in health: reproductive health, child health, public health, health policy, international trade and health, and pharmaceuticals). Furthermore, no sector can now be seen in isolation. Sub-sector specialties come from LEAD’s network of expert resource persons.
LEAD has been through many institutional phases since its inception in 1995. It followed its flagship Leadership Development Program while gradually expanding its project portfolio.
In 2004, after the end of single-source international financing – Rockefeller Foundation - LEAD’s small project portfolio increased and it received a large grant to manage one component of a multi-stakeholder USAID-led project in education Democratized Education Management & Ownership (DEMO).
Between 2004 and 2007, LEAD expanded in all dimensions: staff size, budget, geographical presence, and other projects. In 2005 the organization also restructured itself. However, in 2007 the DEMO project expired and LEAD had to condense itself, and emphasize on small projects. These broad institutional events have generated a number of strengths in LEAD, including resilience, flexibility, efficient delivery of commitments, continuity of mission, and a long-term view.
(Last updated: May 18, 2012)
