This programme focuses on economic development of communities severely affected by poverty. It functions at the following levels:

Local Economic Development:

Linking community based organizations and income generating projects with municipalities to promote implementation of local economic development plans

After many years of working on poverty alleviation projects Sinani has been encouraged to focus on broader economic development of partner communities affected by poverty. One of the key strategies identified for this higher level approach is through the government initiatives to develop Local Economic Development strategies and plans (LEDs).