In conjunction with the governments of certain developing countries, AKFED operates to promote the private sector."About Us ." Diamond Trust Bank (DTB). (15 October 2007). Through the support of industries, the agency aims to bolster the participation of developing regions in market economies. In addition, essential to sustaining development initiatives is a stable human resource bank from which to draw support. To this end, AKFED provides training in administrative, managerial, and marketing skills with the aim of fostering locally owned enterprises. Where capital is unavailable, the agency provides the initial investment for companies through the use of microloans."Power: Burkina Faso." Africa Research Bulletin: Economic, Financial and Technical Series 44, no. 7 (2007): 17502B-3B.(22 October 2007) As a for-profit organisation, however, AKFED conducts its businesses as a standard employer with ups and downs associated with financial results.
