IDF has been working in the area of local economic development (LED) since 1995. In its work IDF generally undertakes the role of social engineer which permits IDF to create new links between social groups and the organizations responsible with the social wellbeing of the target populations. Social engineering (SI) encompasses the techniques and knowhow that permit the diagnosis, implementation and the coordination and evaluation of social projects. In short, SI includes engineering social action and social development. In this respect, IDF has successfully played the role of social engineer in the following projects: