Access and Benefit Sharing Compliant Biotrade in South(ern) Africa, Phase II
01.11.2021
- 31.12.2025
World demand for natural ingredients and biotrade products is growing rapidly, driven by market demand in developed countries including European countries, the US and Japan, which reflects a growing interest among consumers for healthy, natural and organic products.
Finance For Development F4D
01.11.2021
- 31.12.2028
The Finance for Development Trust Fund will be the main multilateral financial sector technical assistance provider globally, with an anticipated volume of USD 300 million, implemented by the World Bank. It is a continuation of the flagship Financial Sector Reform and Strengthening Initiative (FIRST).
Swiss Import Promotion Program (SIPPO) 2021-2025
01.07.2021
- 30.07.2025
The Swiss Import Promotion Program SIPPO 2021-2025 supports Business Support Organisations (BSO), such as trade-related ministries and agencies, private trade promotion service providers, consultants, trade promotion organisations, and industry organisations thereby facilitating access for exporting companies to the Swiss and international markets.
Strengthening African Supreme Audit Institutions, Phase I
01.07.2021
- 31.12.2024
Supreme Audit Institutions (SAIs) are crucial pillars for a strong governance system and cornerstones of sound public financial management systems. By providing targeted capacity building to SAIs, their performance will increase, benefitting citizens by curbing corruption, increasing access to services and ultimately reducing poverty.
Integrated Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Programme
01.06.2021
- 30.06.2028
The Programme promotes sustainable private sector investment and helps to reduce negative externalities in selected countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America by improving environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices of both the financial and real sectors. It is implemented by the International Finance Corporation (IFC).
Service Delivery Improvement (SEDI) South Africa Phase I
01.01.2021
- 31.12.2023
Basic service delivery to the residents of South Africa's informal settlements is limited. By capacitating civil society to initiate policy changes, such as increased transparency and efficiency of public finance processes as well as accountability of governments towards citizens, service delivery can be improved.
IMF Regional Capacity Development Centers, Phase VI
01.01.2021
- 30.06.2025
With this financing, SECO supports three IMF Regional Capacity Development Centers (RCDCs) covering the Middle East/North Africa, Southern Africa, and Central Asia/Caucasus regions. RCDCs are a key instrument for the IMF to strengthen capacity and institutions in its member countries and contribute to inclusive and sustainable economic growth.
Sustainability Reporting for Responsible Business
01.01.2021
- 28.02.2025
Mainstreaming good corporate governance is key to achieve sustainable development. We partner with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) to improve the sustainability reporting systems in Asia, Latin America, and Africa, leveraging GRI's established networks to engage a wide set of local stakeholders in government and the private sector.
Sustainable Long-Term Finance Facility
01.01.2021
- 30.06.2026
The Sustainable Long-Term Finance Facility aims to leverage private finance for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) and climate change assets through the development of local capital markets. It will be implemented by the World Bank Group.
INCA Municipal Debt Fund and Capacity Building Fund
01.10.2020
- 30.09.2038
South Africa is facing a critical infrastructure-financing gap, which cannot be bridged by public resources. The access to alternative funding sources is thus vital for municipalities to maintain and develop infrastructure for a sustainable economic growth.
Piloting Phase: Transition from Learning to Earning and Jobs retention
01.08.2020
- 31.05.2022
The proposed piloting phase aims at addressing the quality and relevance of skills development. At the same time, it addresses the huge unemployment problem in South Africa which is estimated to further increase due to the COVID-19 pandemic by working on the demand side of skills development and support businesses to secure jobs.
Cities Support Program in South Africa, Phase II
01.04.2020
- 31.10.2025
The Cities Support Programme (CSP) is an initiative of the South African Government to support cities in sustainable urban development, efficient public investment and an improved business enabling environment.
