Donor Committee for Enterprise Development (DCED) – Membership Contribution

Project completed

DCED aims at being the independent and respected point of referenced for standards, knowledge and data on the role of the private sector in development. It also advocates globally the importance of the topic. This influences the development sector regarding the quality and quantity of programmes in private sector develop¬ment. SDC is supporting the DCED in its various activities to achieve their objectives since the early 80ies and has been especially involved regarding the development and application of the Results Measurement Standard.

Topic Period Budget
Employment & economic development
SME development
Tradepolicy & market system
01.11.2013 - 31.12.2018
CHF 581'000
Background

Private sector development (PSD) is a powerful tool to create more equitable and more inclusive employment and income opportunities. Many development actors recognise the contribution of this approach to poverty reduction. Hence, it is crucial to share information on practical experience, lessons learnt, best practices and research. DCED members develop and set common standards in PSD, i.e. Results Measurement.

Objectives

The overall goal of DCED raises donors’ impact on poverty reduction and to overcome beneficiaries’ dependency on aid via influencing the quality and quantity of private sector development programmes.

Target groups

DCED activities will directly affect the development actors and indirectly low-income households in developing countries through private sector development interventions.

Medium-term outcomes

DCED increases globally the importance of PSD in poverty reduction with multi- and bilateral institutions and other stakeholders. Furthermore, DCED is widely recognised as the leading source of information/knowledge and guidance on PSD.

Results

Results from previous phases:  

DCED improved position as knowledge and innovation hub in PSD, ­

  • Regular publication of information and knowledge on key issues in PSD­
  • Launch of “DCED Insights” as knowledge service for member agencies staff­
  • Publication of evidence and effectiveness of PSD approaches and specific sub-types of interventions­
  • Standard setting i.e. in Results Measurement for PSD

Importance of topic and membership base constantly grew

 


Directorate/federal office responsible SDC
Credit area Development cooperation
Project partners Contract partner
International Financial Institution (IFI)
  • World Bank - International Finance Corporation
  • Donor Committee for Enterprise Development (DCED) – Membership Contribution


Budget Current phase Swiss budget CHF   581'000 Swiss disbursement to date CHF   595'585
Project phases Phase 5 01.06.2019 - 31.12.2023   (Current phase)

Phase 4 01.11.2013 - 31.12.2018   (Completed)