PIDA main objective is to encourage and support local initiatives that enhance sustainable development through adoption of cutting edge technologies and approaches. PIDA promotes the use of local knowledge and experience as the building blocks for development activity. Careful research into socio-economic, cultural, technical and environmental conditions is an essential per-requisite for successful investment.
Participation of beneficiaries in design, implementation and evaluation is considered essential. Integration of activities, local capacity building, negotiation with beneficiaries and the principle that women and men are considered equal partners are important elements of the development process.