Corporate Sustainability and Reporting for Competitive Business, Phase II
01.09.2016
- 31.03.2021
Phase II of the 'Corporate Sustainability and Reporting for Competitive Business' Programme (CSRCB) aims at promoting the integration of SMEs into global value chains by improving their sustainability reporting and performance. The programme is implemented by the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and targets six developing countries.
Domestic Revenue Mobilization Ghana, Phase III
01.05.2016
- 31.12.2023
The overall objective is to contribute to domestic revenue mobilization to enable Ghana to finance its development needs and reduce poverty. This will be achieved through support to national tax policy and administration reforms, building capacity for subnational revenue mobilization and strengthening revenue management of the extractive sector.
Ghana urban mobility and accessibility project
01.02.2016
- 30.06.2026
This project, which aims at improving urban mobility and accessibility in Greater Accra Metropolitan Area (GAMA), builds upon initiatives previously promoted by the World Bank (WB) and the Agence française de Développement (AFD). SECO support will strengthen the capacities of an array of selected beneficiaries in GAMA in issues as public transport planning and traffic management. Besides, a collaboration between EPFL and KNUST University in Ghana will be established so as to train students in the field of urban mobility and accessibility, thus further contributing to reinforcing the sector in Ghana. While most SECO's resources will be earmarked for institutional strengthening, targeted quick wins investments are also planned.
Mobile Financial Services in Ghana
01.02.2016
- 31.12.2021
The main objective of the Ghana Digita Financial Services Program (DFS) is to improve financial inclusion of Ghana’s population by increasing access to low cost financial services to the un(der)banked. Mobile financial services have proven to be an effective tool to promote financial inclusion because they are very cost-effective (affordable for the poor) and they allow for scale by building on a platform that exists even in poor and remote areas of the world (mobile phones).
Green Building EDGE standard Program
01.01.2016
- 31.12.2020
Buildings consume a large share of energy and water resources and are responsible for up to 20% of global CO2 emissions. This program, implemented by the IFC, aims at supporting the construction sector in several SECO priority countries to design greener buildings. By reducing energy and water use of buildings, operational costs for house owners will decrease.
Intellectual Property Ghana, Phase II
01.01.2016
- 30.09.2021
The project will help Ghana implement a modern and development friendly system of intellectual property (IP) rights. A comprehensive IP legislative framework along with robust enforcement institutions are key elements to helping producers add value to their products, promoting technology transfer and contributing to a more innovative economy.
Environmental and Social Risk Management Program
01.09.2015
- 31.12.2022
The Environmental and Social Risk Management Program will be implemented in three countries in Sub-Saharan Africa (Ghana, South Africa and Nigeria). Its aim is to ensure that lending to economic activities does not come at the cost of human well-being, natural resources and vital ecosystems.
General Budget Support Ghana, Phase VI
01.01.2015
- 31.12.2021
This is a general budget support operation in support of the Government of Ghana's "Shared Growth and Development Agenda II" with the main objective to reduce poverty and foster inclusive growth. This sixth operation paves the way for a gradual reduction of general budget support in Ghana.
Global Financial Infrastructure Programme
01.01.2015
- 31.03.2021
The Global Financial Infrastructure Programme (hereafter, the programme) will support the development and creation of well-functioning financial markets in SECO’s priority countries. With a specific focus on credit reporting and secured transaction, the programme will facilitate financial inclusion and foster responsible access to finance. It will be implemented by the the International Finance Corporation (IFC).
World Bank Capital Markets Strenghtening Facility, Phase I
01.01.2015
- 30.06.2021
The Capital Markets Strengthening Facility is an innovative cross-cutting initiative with the overall objective to develop stable and resilient capital markets and to facilitate long-term local currency financing for sectors critical for economic growth and poverty reduction. SECO’s funds are earmarked to its priority countries in the "South".
Public Private Infrastructure Advisory Facility, 2014-2017
01.12.2014
- 31.12.2017
The Public-Private Infrastructure Advisory Facility (PPIAF) is a multi-donor technical assistance facility aimed at helping developing country governments improving the quality of their infrastructure services through private sector involvement.
GEDAP III Ghana Electricity Sector Support Project
01.05.2014
- 30.06.2026
This project supports Ghana's efforts to provide national access to electricity. It does so by financing the extension of the electricity distribution network, and by strengthening the managerial, commercial and technical capacities of main sector public actors. The project also promotes energy efficiency and the development of renewable energies.
