In addition to mobilizing human, financial, and other resources needed to finance economic development within the framework of Millennium Development Goals, and WSIS Declaration of Principals and Plan of Action; VillageDirect.Org forums and blogs allow members to connect, increase their understanding of the capital formation process, and access financing.   

Informal learning is provided for by members initiating and engaging each other with slides, audio, video, and other tools as part of their content and presentations. Case studies, self study, and do-it-yourself kits are available through hot links and downloads.

This includes; industry;  culture; market research; investment law; strategic planning; business plans; fundraising, development grants; export financing; equipment financing; commercial loans; corporate and municipal bonds; angel investing; private placement; venture capital; going public and listing your company in the Pink Sheets, OTC Bulletin Board listing, and on a local or foreign stock exchange; reverse public offerings and much more.

VillageDirect.Org has strategic partnerships with experts, trainers, and institutions to provide coaching, training, certification and degree programs

VillageDirect.Org is a sustainable multi-discipline financing for development and community economic development strategy. It is sustained by revenues from the sale of services and advertising; investment returns from its community development venture capital fund of funds; and charitable donations to its private operating foundation.

VillageDirect.Org online strategies empowers individuals and organizations by providing access to education, cultural exchanges, networking opportunities, business and technical advisors, and financing through the web portal VillageDirect.Org.  Offline services will be delivered through local chapters. 

Profits will support VillageDirect.Org goals of increasing the capacity of communities to make informed choices by defining their priorities, planning their future, and finding solutions for their development needs. In the process, new jobs and business opportunities will be created globally for skilled laborers, professionals, and organizations.

The VillageDirect.Org partnership program allows individuals and organizations to builds recurring revenues streams from the growth and use of the internet.  At the individual level, affiliate are trained to market VillageDirect.Org ICT services, and they are allowed to generate additional revenues by training and helping other affiliates do the same. At the organizational level, affiliates have access to a turnkey strategy for financing their mission that includes establish chapters and physical facilities. 

Chapters will benefit from additional regularly recurring revenue sources that includes demand from government funded training programs; the need for safe and affordable public internet access, informal training and meeting places, virtual office services, mail services; and a commitment from VillageDirect.Org to invest and donate a percentage of its share of revenues earned locally to support their projects.

VillageDirect.Org community development Venture Capital Fund of Funds are the vehicles to be used by VillageDirect.Org to provide leadership where it is needed for developing and financing private sector project of its partners.

The vast majority of projects and companies do not meet the rigorous standards of commercial financing and public markets. Under these circumstance, private sources of equity and debt are the best options. This is best suited for young companies and projects with minimal assets and uncertain prospects.

• Debt financing - the sale of bonds or interest bearing notes to investors. Investors expect competitive interest payment for the use of their money, and repayment of their original investment within a fixed period. In addition to examining historical cash flow and credit history of the company or project to assess its ability to repay; investors will also require a pledge of assets as collateral in the event of default.
   
• Equity financing - the sale of ownership in an enterprise or project. There is no need to pledge assets as collateral, make interest payments or guarantee repayment to an investor. Investors hopes the venture will perform well and increase the value of their investment; with the expectation of selling and realizing a profit on their initial investment. Considering the risk associated with equity, a typical investor will only invest if the potential for profit is substantially competitive.
   
• Near-equity investments - debt securities with equity features; a hybrid.
1. Debt with Royalties – a loan with the right to a percentage of company sales and profits.
2. Debt with Warrants – a loan with the option to purchase equity at a pre-negotiated price.
3. Convertible Debt – a loan that is convertible to equity.

VillageDirect.Org has been designed for members to leverage international agreements, development programs, market opportunities and community objectives for creating economic value. Access to additional networks and contacts are provided through VillageDirect.Org groups on LinkedIn and Xing.   

Members of VillageDirect.Org and its groups are committed to the Millennium Development Goals and WSIS Declaration of Principal and Plan of Action.  They are accustomed to the opportunities available from community economic development projects.

In addition to congenial social networking skills and posting quality content in the forums; the basis of VillageDirect.Org codes of ethics provides a solid foundation for you to build the long term relationships needed to find clients, partners, supporters and investors. Coaching is available for using VillageDirect.Org in conjunction with other social networks to accomplish your goals.