Livelihoods & Growth
a non-profit initiative

Economic Business Development, Inc. (EBD) is a US-based 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Our mission-critical efforts span Livelihoods, Economic Growth, and Research. We deliver a 10x impact on your contributions.

FOCUS
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Economic GROWTH
Economic Growth & Investment Promotion.
We partner with governments, chambers of commerce, and economic development agencies to attract investment, expand industries, and create sustainable jobs. Our work focuses on market readiness, investor engagement, and cross-border capital flows.
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GLOBAL TRADE
Global Trade & Market Access.
We enable U.S. companies to expand globally and support international firms entering the U.S. market. Through trade facilitation, partnerships, and policy alignment, we unlock globalization opportunities that drive competitiveness and long-term growth.
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livelihoods
Workforce & Livelihood Development.
We strengthen workforces and local economies by aligning skills, entrepreneurship, and livelihoods with real market demand—ensuring that investment translates into inclusive, durable employment. Jobs jobs jobs...
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  • /USA
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THE BEST IDEAS
The best ideas, innovations and knowledge. Increasing transparency and access to government programs. Providing support for government officials in conceiving and implementing programs – at the local, state and federal levels. Engaging students through internship opportunities.
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KNOWLEDGE WORKS
Our insightful research ensures awareness and simplification of access to government programs. The results, surveys and our networks are shared with partner NGOs and the development community. Please join and help enhance our KnowledgeWorks sessions.
FEDERAL & state GOVTS
Increase investments, employment and economic development. This is for federal & state governments and departments. Build an awesome Ease of Doing Business environment. Public policy research. Ultimately jobs for all.
CALL TO ACTION

The best ideas in the world fixing real problems in the US, India, and the world. A 10x impact multiplier on all your contributions. EBD (USA) also funds ET-Impact (India) for essential India efforts.

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VOLUNTEER
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Thank you for your interest. We are looking for folks with the right attitude, proactivity, and positivity. 

Think big. Scalability is key to transforming the world. We address the most intractable problems.

Economic development raises all boats. Smart execution, lateral thinking and winning hearts & minds. Join us in improving lives, livelihoods and liberty.
FUNDING
INSTITUTIONAL
We welcome grants, donations, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), sponsorships, partnerships and projects.

Companies, governments, institutions, organizations, and development agencies are cordially invited.

High quality, validated projects. We offer research services including public policy, data reports, surveys, monitoring and evaluation.
ABOUT US
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ABOUT EBD
  • Economic Business Development, Inc. (EBD) was created in 2000.
  • Initiated and funded by the US Department of Commerce.
  • Vision to enable livelihoods and economic development.
  • Core efforts span Poverty Relief, Livelihoods - across the US & India.
  • Helping underserved and marginalized communities.
  • A state-of-the art business incubator in Southern California.
  • EBD is a non-profit California Corporation.
  • Tax-exempt status under 501(c)3.
  • US Federal Tax ID: 33-0920200.
EBD ACTIVITIES
  • Promoting relationships between India and the US.
  • Missions and initiatives in India for economic development.
  • Small business advocacy along with banks, utilities and the community.
  • Corporate procurement, small business loans, assistance & training.
  • Entrepreneurship education with the University of Southern California.
  • Partners span diversity business organizations and chambers of commerce.
  • Organized the India Trade Conference partnering with Port of Los Angeles, US Commercial Service, TIE, USC and community organizations.
INITIATIVES
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livelihood & econ dev

We believe enhancing sustainable livelihoods ecosystem and capacity building are key steps towards reduction of poverty in India.

The focus is on employment generation, fostering small businesses and other community based impact projects.

The United Nations Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) reports that about 16% of the Indian population, or 234 million people, live in poverty.

Through our LED (Livelihood and Economic Development) program:

  • Ensure Ease of Doing Business for start-ups, small business  and enterprises in the US and India. 
  • Promote Small Business and Startups to improve their access to finance and markets. Incubate and support entrepreneurship and self-employment including opportunities for women and the underserved.
  • Optimize skill development to increase relevance and employment. Channel govt resources for livelihood projects.

Efforts:

  • Facilitated engagement with businesses, and part of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Delegation to the United States. 
  • Industry and investment efforts included electric vehicles, tech, and water management.
  • Last-Mile Rural Development and MGNREGA Scheme intervention, and facilitation efforts.
  • Improving sustainable livelihood opportunities for smallholder farmers, women, businesses etc.
PUBLIC POLICY SUPPORT

Our experience spans the globe, mainly the US and India. Our mission is to serve the public interest by optimal use of our collective resources and infrastructure. We offer governments and development agencies assistance with the following:

  • Policy design & outcome
  • Evidence-based policy
  • Monitoring & evaluation
  • Data analysis & assessment
  • The human element in policy
  • Building awareness at the last mile
  • eGovernance and tech ecosystems
  • Revenue, expense and impact
  • Macro & micro efforts including GOs
  • Global networks (USA, India)
  • Implementation in the field
  • Industry and community engagement
  • Funding for projects
  • Fellowship program

The key to sustainable scalable change is to work with the government on increasing awareness and optimizing policies for maximized outcome.
Key stakeholders include:

  • Governments at federal, state and local levels.
  • NGOs, non-profits and development agencies.
  • Corporates, institutions, and industry bodies.
  • Citizens and groups.
  • Co-operatives and rural entities.
  • Public interest entities.

Please join us in this effort. Also, in the works…  communications and media outreach leveraging evidence-based policy and building awareness among the citizenry.

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Research & analysis

We have a deep understanding of local legislative and regulatory policy issues. Our public policy initiatives are broad, forward-thinking, and driven by what is best for citizens, especially the poor and vulnerable sections of society.

We work with key legislators, government officials, corporates, and civil society groups worldwide to support sustainable livelihood programs.

TOP 5 IMPACT ACTIONS

1. Access to Govt Programs

  • Building awareness among the poor through our teams and online channels.
  • Determining beneficiary eligibility for schemes through our Policy Access Platform
  • Enabling clarity and process in accessing benefits. Beneficiaries span women, farmers, small business, unemployed and youth.
2. Grassroots Challenges
  • Simplifying processes for easier access to government of India and
    state-level schemes. 
  • Guiding beneficiaries to the right government
    officials & departments. 
  • Conducting field camps along with relevant
    decision makers to fast-track beneficiary registration and approvals.
3. Economic Development
  • Helping small businesses, entrepreneurs and farmers access loans,
    subsidies and financing. 
  • Ensuring Ease of Business by minimizing
    regulatory compliance requirements. 
  • Enabling small businesses to avail
    of targeted programs and opportunities. 
  • Building an ecosystem
    facilitating more jobs for all.
4. Policy Design & Execution
  • Providing support for government officials in conceiving and
    implementing schemes at the local, state and central level. 
  • Reducing red
    tape and encouraging single window processes for faster, easier access
    to funds/benefits. 
  • Adopting & adapting successful global policy initiatives.
5. The Best Ideas in the World
  • Identifying and implementing the best innovations, technology and
    know-how. 
  • Our KnowledgeWorks sessions determine the optimal approach and
    acceptance strategies in partnership with developmental agencies, think
    tanks, academia and experts. 
  • Frugal innovations across poverty
    alleviation, farmers and the underserved.

Our engagement in public policy spans decades with effective design, resolution and impact. Efforts include dialogue, policy changes and institutional transformation across Livelihood, Education, Sustainability, Small Businesses and eGovernance.

  • Public policy research, dedicated to in-depth assessment and scientific analysis with the objective of delivering actionable ideas that could transform rural and urban India.
  • Third party assessment and high-quality evidence-based research for international agencies with practical and innovative interventions in policy decision-making.
  • We also provide Global Internship/Volunteering programs. Our team consists of individuals who thrive on big challenges, think laterally to solve grassroots issues. All with the human condition in mind.

Over 10x Impact Multiplier From Donations.

You read that right, through our initiatives we foster over 10x outcomes from donations. We deliver scale by unlocking the massive power of public funds, partner NGOs and leveraging the best ideas in the world. A mix of direct assistance, ecosystem enhancement and capacity building are keys to scalable outcomes.

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