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.
| Pays/région | Thème | Période | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Soudan du Sud |
Développement économique inclusif nothemedefined
Développement de petites et moyennes entreprises
Création d'emplois Protection sociale |
01.08.2025
- 31.01.2028 |
CHF 1’400’000
|
- Sectreur privé étranger Sud/Est
- Inkomoko
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Secteur selon catégorisation du Comité d'aide au développement de l'OCDE INDUSTRIES MANUFACTURIERES
INFRASTRUCTURE ET SERVICES SOCIAUX DIVERS
INFRASTRUCTURE ET SERVICES SOCIAUX DIVERS
Sous-Secteur selon catégorisation du Comité d'aide au développement de l'OCDE Développement des Petites et moyennes entreprises (PME)
Politique de l’emploi et gestion administrative
Services sociaux
Thème transversal Prévention des crises
Type d'aide Mandat sans gestion de fonds
Contribution à des projets ou programmes
Numéro de projet 7F11572
| Contexte | 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. |
| Objectifs | 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). |
| Groupes cibles |
• Displacement affected population: Refugees, IDPs, returnees and host populations • Women and Youth |
| Effets à moyen terme |
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. |
| Résultats |
Principaux résultats attendus: • 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. Principaux résultats antérieurs: N/A |
| Direction/office fédéral responsable |
DDC |
| Partenaire de projet |
Partenaire contractuel ONG internationale ou étrangère Secteur privé |
| Coordination avec d'autres projets et acteurs | UNHCR, IOM, RRC, CRA, Clusters (CCCM, FSL and Protection), NGO partners and Mastercard foundation. |
| Budget | Phase en cours Budget de la Suisse CHF 1’400’000 Budget suisse déjà attribué CHF 401’798 Projet total depuis la première phase Budget de la Suisse CHF 0 Budget y compris partenaires de projet CHF 1’400’000 |
| Phases du projet | Phase 1 01.08.2025 - 31.01.2028 (Phase en cours) |
