SSD, Inkomoko: Financial Inclusion and Business Growth


The project intends to improve social integration and economic self-reliance for displacement affected people and host communities in Gorom and Mangala area in Juba County, South Sudan. This intervention, which is being  implemented by  Inkomoko will  focus on market-led private sector solutions that strengthen  local micro small & medium enterprises (MSMEs) by providing access to inclusive finances (loans), coaching and mentoring, especially for women and youth. 

Land/Region Thema Periode Budget
Südsudan
Inclusive economic Development
nothemedefined
KMU Förderung
Schaffung von Arbeitsplätzen
Sozialer Schutz
01.08.2025 - 31.01.2028
CHF  1’400’000
Hintergrund The Sudan crisis continues to worsen the humanitarian situation in South Sudan, with over 1.19 million displaced individuals arriving since April 2023 (IOM/UNHCR, July 2025). Of these, 68% are South Sudanese returnees and 32%  are  refugees,  78% of whom are women and children. Displaced populations in Gorom refugee camp and Mangalla face urgent needs in protection, food security, and livelihoods. In response, South Sudan, with partners, developed a National Durable Solutions Strategy focusing on security, basic services, peacebuilding, and  livelihoods. This progressive policy enabled initiatives like Inkomoko’s economic empowerment and financial literacy programs, which fill critical gaps. As  South Sudan endures protracted displacement, supporting both displaced and host communities is essential. With Mastercard Foundation as a strategic partner, this marks SCO Juba’s first engagement with the Foundation, as private sector donors play an increasing role amid a growing funding crisis. 
Ziele To improve social integration, financial literacy and inclusion, and economic self-reliance for refugees, returnees, IDPs and host communities in Gorom Refugee Settlement and Mangala IDP sites in Juba, through market-led, private sector solutions that strengthen local Micro Small Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). 
Zielgruppen

•  Displacement affected population: Refugees, IDPs, returnees and host populations 

•  Women and Youth 

Mittelfristige Wirkungen

1.  Displacement-affected people & the host communities start or grow businesses through Inkomoko’s Business Growth Services program. 

2.  Displacement affected people & the host communities have access to  affordable financial instrument, enhanced financial literacy and are bankable. 

Resultate

Erwartete Resultate:  

•  5’400 displacement affected participants receive enterprenuership training and mentorship. 

•  At least 1’620 entrepreneurs access financial products to start or grow businesses,  improve household income, create jobs, and build long-term economic resilience in displacement-affected communities. 


Resultate von früheren Phasen:   N/A


Verantwortliche Direktion/Bundesamt DEZA
Projektpartner Vertragspartner
Internationale oder ausländische NGO
Privatsektor
  • Ausländischer Privatsektor Süden/Osten
  • Inkomoko


Koordination mit anderen Projekten und Akteuren UNHCR, IOM, RRC, CRA, Clusters (CCCM, FSL and Protection), NGO partners and Mastercard foundation.  
Budget Laufende Phase Schweizer Beitrag CHF    1’400’000 Bereits ausgegebenes Schweizer Budget CHF    401’798 Projekttotal seit Anfangsphase Schweizer Beitrag CHF   0 Budget inklusive Projektpartner CHF   1’400’000
Projektphasen Phase 1 01.08.2025 - 31.01.2028   (Laufende Phase)