DEVELOPMENT

It is a process of continuous positive change affecting the economic, political, ethnic, social and commercial aspects of the lives of individuals, corporations, groups and countries. WDF uses a systematic approach to dissect development problems and leverages its unique mix of resources to deliver results.

WDF BELIEVES THAT A DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE SHOULD ADDRESS ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING:

1. Improve standards of living through better infrastructure
2. Reduce poverty
3. Increase employment
4. Eradicate disease
5. Improve literacy
6. Provide better housing
7. Stop environmental degradation
8. Create global trade, finance and other resource flows
9. Control international debt

WDF and Corporate Social Responsibility

Since 1991, WDF has been an ambassador for Corporate Social Responsibility. WDF was conceived through the fundamental understanding that the convergence of the private and public sectors is a necessary force to facilitate economic and socialdevelopment in the international community.

Improve literacy

Provide better housing

Stop environmental degradation

Create global trade, finance and other resource flows

Control international debt

Center for Maritime

WDF seeks to operate through Country Directors in all countries. Country Directors and teams plan and execute WDF's activities locally in order to solve issues that hinder achieving time targets.