Following a project design contract with DFID, WYG International was asked to develop a comprehensive technical assistance programme with the focus on the institutional development of UDKR, an agency created to oversee restructuring of the coal sector.

The services provided by WYG International included the development of a comprehensive outplacement and retraining service for former employees, labour market surveys, promotion of entrepreneurial and business start-up activities and the development of a business support fund and support to regional authorities on future industrial policy and regional economic development.

WYG International also provided TA and training to assist in the creation of the new agency which introduced innovative programmes to support managers the business community, and other stakeholder groups.

The project was focused on the implementation of socially responsible restructuring, which takes account of impact on communities and undertakes mitigating strategies. This included a programme of training and motivation for women entrepreneurs in disadvantaged communities.