Government Debt and Risk Management Program, Phase II
01.08.2017
- 31.12.2023
This World Bank Treasury-implemented program aims to increase the capacity of Debt Management Offices in selected partner countries with regard to policy development and implementation of debt management plans, deepening of domestic debt markets, and putting in place sustainable debt management that adequately takes into account cost and risk.
Technical assistance programme for SME in South Africa
01.07.2017
- 30.06.2031
The Technical Assistance programme for Small and Medium Enterprises in South Africa is providing entrepreneurs and SMEs who are getting access to finance with the possibility to upgrade their businesses skills to enhance their growth potential and create jobs.
African Tax Administration Forum, Phase III
01.02.2017
- 31.12.2021
The African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) is a multilateral initiative launched by a group of African governments in 2009. ATAF offers a platform for tax administrators to articulate African tax priorities, develop best practices, and build capacity in African tax policy and administration through peer learning and knowledge sharing.
Multi-Country Investment Climate Program
01.01.2017
- 31.12.2024
The Multi-Country Investment Climate Program (MCICP) supports investment climate reform advisory in a total of 20 SECO partner countries. It is implemented by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a globally recognized leader in this field.
IMF Regional Technical Assistance Centers, Phase IV
01.11.2016
- 30.04.2022
The objective is to help countries strengthen the design and implementation macroeconomic policies that promote inclusive growth and help advance on the Sustainable Development Goals. This shall be achieved by building capacity and by providing technical advice in core areas of the IMF’s expertise.
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.
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.
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.
Cities Support Program in South Africa, Phase I
01.08.2015
- 30.06.2020
SECO supports the ongoing World Bank Advisory services to the South African government’s City Support Program (CSP). The World Bank provides to the CSP technical assistance and capacity building which aims to support eight metropolitan municipalities (metros) in South Africa.
Collaborative Africa Budget Reform Initiative
01.07.2015
- 30.06.2018
The overall goal of the project is to contribute to better public financial management across Africa through promoting efficient and effective public spending as well as strengthening budget transparency and accountability throughout the public finance management cycle.
Natural Capital Finance Alliance
01.04.2015
- 31.12.2020
The Natural Capital Finance Alliance (NCFA) is a financial industry-led initiative aiming to quantify the risks of Natural Capital (e.g. water, soil, rainforest) in financial institutions investment and lending decisions. A methodology will be elaborated and tested at the global level and in some of Switzerland's priority countries.
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".
