USAID, The United States Agency for International Development, contracted NDS to lead a number of projects. The scope of work to be performed by NDS included delivery of the following professional products and services:
Design, organization and execution Expo Ixil. This was the first ever economic forum of its kind to be held in Nebaj, Quiche. Guatemalan President Oscar Berger was in attendance as the key note speaker.
Creation of a small business guide to be distributed to rural small business entrepreneurs throughout Guatemala to help them improve their administrative and marketing skills
Creation of a directory/database of businesses and development organizations in the Ixil Region to facilitate communication and efficient collaboration
Design and construction of the web site www.laregionixil.com and its English version
www.ixilregion.com . These sites incorporate the directories/databases and have a business to business focus. The sites also include information and promotion about the area with the goal of attracting more tourism income.
Small business training in 15 rural internet centers where NDS worked with local small business people throughout the country, teaching them how to effectively use technology to create profitable business opportunities.
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