CEFE's instruments stimulate change in
Development Processes
via experiential learning methods.
in entrepreneurship and private sector development!
CEFE Method
CEFE stands for “Competency-based Economies through Formation of Entrepreneurs”. The CEFE Method is a comprehensive set of training instruments using an action-oriented approach.
CEFE is a comprehensive set of training instruments using an action-oriented approach and experiential learning methods to develop and enhance the business management and personal competencies of a wide range of target groups, mainly in income and employment generation and economic development.
CEFE aims to create entrepreneurial competencies, including knowledge, attitudes, skills and habits. Through promoting entrepreneurial competence and better performance of businesses and organisations, CEFE contributes to employment creation, income generation and, thus, sustainable economic development.
CEFE International offers different tailor-made courses to address various numbers of target groups, to name a few: Entrepreneurs, Business persons, refugees, marginalised groups, pupils on formal education or jobseekers.
Through the promotion of entrepreneurial competence and better performance of businesses and organisations, CEFE contributes to employment creation, income generation and thus sustainable economic development.
CEFE Global Impact
CEFE methodology is a broad term used for different objectives and target groups. The common denominator is the promotion of entrepreneurial competencies by using highly participative methods. CEFE, since its creation, has demonstrated to have an extraordinary impact on businesses’ performance and the life of their participants.
In 2019, CEFE International developed the Global Impact Study to assess CEFE’s impact on 459 young people from rural areas to make findings on the effectiveness, replicability and adaptability of CEFE for the design and implementation of future programmes. All interviewees attended a CEFE training, on average, two years ago.
The results show that CEFE is an effective method to promote self-employment, business start-ups, job creation, business and income growth, and general help to improve the livelihood of thousands of participants around the world!
13 Millions+
Participants of TOT CEFE
6 Millions+
Start-ups created
18 Millions+
Additional jobs created
CEFE is one of the most successful methods in entrepreneurship!
CEFE represents an accumulation of instruments for entrepreneurship training, coaching and mentoring combined with an active and dynamic approach and methods to develop and improve managerial and individual skills.
CEFE Specials
We use instruments to promote growth among entrepreneurs. We support them to improve their enterprises' performance through Business Development Services or by connecting informal MSMEs with the register and formal market.
Private Sector Development
To develop an entrepreneurial environment, entrepreneurs need to have access to capital, labour, markets and good management skills. Governments need to get into a dialogue with the private sector to address the right topics.
Enabling economic enviroment
With almost half of the world’s poor expected to live in countries affected by fragility, conflict and violence by 2030, addressing this challenge will remain a concern for achieving individual and economic growth and a priority for sustainable development.
Peace Development and conflict transformation
Often, a lack of jobs in the countryside leads to rural depopulation. Young people especially try their luck in the cities. In developing countries, however, rural migrants often end up in urban slums, where living conditions are not significantly higher.
Rural Development
Education has shown positive effects in increased economic and community development, benefits in food security, improved social, cognitive and health outcomes and gender equity.
Capacity Building
CEFE International and its expert support knowledge and long-term experience with Green Business Management and implementing extra green measures.
Green Economy
CEFE Network
Since the introduction of the CEFE Method around the world, an average of 20,000 people have been certified as CEFE trainers, and more than 5,000 trainers are active members of the CEFE Network.
The network's main objective is to offer a space for cooperation, learning and sharing among CEFE experts and trainers.
We support the network's work and benefit from all its members' experience and knowledge to develop existing CEFE tools and create innovative solutions.
For the last few years, we have held global and regional conferences with all CEFE experts. The results are extraordinary since strong and fruitful cooperation is taking place.
Our activities
The CEFE Network is a community that lives from its people. All the members from 74 countries on four continents are committed to working and collaborating. During the last few years, CEFE International has been organizing many activities. The results have been extraordinary since strong and fruitful cooperation has taken place. Join us and participate in the activities we are currently running:
Global and Regional Conferences
Master Mind Meetings (MMM)
For CEFistas with more experience and engagement, we have bi-monthly Master Mind Meetings. It aims to connect, exchange, and develop regularly with our worldwide CEFE experts.
CEFistas Contributions
Experts from the CEFE network actively use the CEFE method with different target groups. They are delighted to share their experiences and impact with our community.
Testimonials of our certified trainers
Jorge Tagle y Paulina Pacheco
Fundación Trabaja para un Hermano - Concepción - Chile
Ton van der Krabben
Nedworc Association
Fabio Emilio Buiza
AD empresarial