# Democracy-Engaging Enterprises The Nigerian LEAD Project Foundation Strives for Accountability By Social Business Editor | Published 2014-05-23 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lead-project-foundation References: [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-LEAD-Project-Foundation/434116529995680) & [imopeopledevelopmentfoundation.org](http://www.imopeopledevelopmentfoundation.org/) Based in Nigeria, the LEAD Project Foundation, which stands for the Leadership, Empowerment, Advocacy and Development Project, is working to increase and build democratic practice. The social business does this through running partnership programs between national and local government agencies as well as civil society and the private sector. The overall goal is somewhat two-sided on the citizen and government sides: it is to get people participating as well as ensuring accountability and effective governance. The LEAD Project Foundation is run by the IMO People Development Foundation, a Nigerian and London-based organization that aims to cut poverty rates through social entrepreneurship, education and global development. **Contact Information** The LEAD Project Foundation on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-LEAD-Project-Foundation/434116529995680) IMO People Development Foundation [website](http://www.imopeopledevelopmentfoundation.org/) IMO People Development Foundation on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/pages/Imo-People-Development-Foundation/149452071791868) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Social Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialbusiness) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Increase in Democratic Practice:** Opportunity for businesses to develop innovative tools and platforms that encourage citizen participation in democratic processes. - **Partnerships Between Government and Civil Society:** Opportunity for businesses to create collaborative solutions that bridge the gap between government agencies and civil society organizations. - **Use of Social Entrepreneurship for Poverty Reduction:** Opportunity for businesses to leverage social entrepreneurship models to address poverty rates and promote sustainable development. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Government Technology:** Opportunity for businesses to develop technology solutions that enable transparent and efficient governance. - **Social Impact Consulting:** Opportunity for businesses to offer consulting services that help organizations foster partnerships and create social impact. - **Education and Skills Development:** Opportunity for businesses to provide education and training programs that empower individuals to actively participate in democratic processes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Diverse Leadership Inanities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/change-collective.md) - [Philanthropic Investment Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philanthropy-initiative.md) - [African Fashion Futures Incubators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/african-fashion-futures-incubator.md) - [Cancer-Focused CSR Initatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sovereign-trust.md) - [Migrant-Supporting Vocational Training Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vocational-training.md) - [AI Diversity Coalitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/World-Leaders-In-Data.md) - [Educational Charity Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/learning-palooza.md) - [Community-Focused Support Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pursue-the-dream.md) - [Educational Agriculture Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/accountability-framework.md)