Back-stopping Mandate (BSM) for the Focal Point e+i
The focal point employment and income (FP e+i) is in charge of knowledge management and generation, inhouse consulting, linking knowledge-holders, and other tasks for e+i projects and programmes of SDC (and to a certain extent partners). The mandate supports the FP by adding specialised expertise in the three topics vocational skills (VSD), private (PSD) and financial sector development (FSD) and provides general administrative and knowledge management support.
| Topic | Period | Budget |
|---|---|---|
|
Employment & economic development Vocational training
Business support & economic inclusion
Employment creation Vocational training Informal banking & insurance SME development |
01.10.2013
- 31.12.2019 |
CHF 3’855’000
|
- 2 face-to-face network meetings, biannual Savings & Credit Fora, various other thematic events and workshop
- Guidelines and principles in result measurement in all 3 topics
- Fostering the M4P approach, advancing the agenda of VSD as well as insurance within SDC and globally
- Increase in e+i project, improved knowledge in e+i topics
- HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation
- Other Swiss Non-profit Organisation
- Still under negotiation, but satisfactory bids available caving all three topics.
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Sector according to the OECD Developement Assistance Commitiee categorisation EDUCATION
OTHER SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND SERVICES
BUSINESS & OTHER SERVICES
OTHER SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND SERVICES
BANKING AND FINANCIAL SERVICES
INDUSTRY
EDUCATION
OTHER SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND SERVICES
INDUSTRY
Sub-Sector according to the OECD Developement Assistance Commitiee categorisation Vocational training
Employment policy and administrative management
Business support services and institutions
Employment policy and administrative management
Informal and semi-formal financial intermediaries
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) development
Vocational training
Employment policy and administrative management
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) development
Type of support Official development assistance (ODA)
Type of collaboration Bilateral cooperation
Finance type Aid grant
Aid Type Technical assistance inclusive experts
Tied/untied aid Untied aid
Project number 7F00524
| Background |
Within SOC's strategic orientation PSD, FSD and VSD are key issues to reduce poverty. Employment stays also a key topic beyond the MDG at the international level. The FP e+i is responsible for positioning, dialog and knowledge management of the three topics within SDC and beyond. |
| Objectives |
Increase the quality and quantity of e+i programmes and projects within SDC and eventually beyond. |
| Target groups |
The knowledge generation and management within the e+i network is targeting SDC staff at headquarters and field offices as well as SDC partners involved in the subjects of PSD, FSD and VSD worldwide. |
| Medium-term outcomes |
The BSM contributes to the overall goal of the FP e+i through knowledge creation and management within the network. |
| Results |
Results from previous phases: |
| Directorate/federal office responsible |
SDC |
| Credit area |
Development cooperation |
| Project partners |
Contract partner Swiss Non-profit Organisation |
| Budget | Current phase Swiss budget CHF 3’855’000 Swiss disbursement to date CHF 3’429’524 |
| Project phases |
Phase 3 01.10.2013 - 31.12.2019 (Completed) Phase 2 01.10.2010 - 31.03.2014 (Completed) |
