Progetti

Facility for Investment Climate Advisory Services 2017-21

01.07.2016 - 30.06.2022

FIAS (Facility for Investment Climate Advisory Services of the World Bank) operates at the intersection of government and the private sector to ensure that the investment climate - reflected by laws, regulations, trade structures etc. - enables companies to grow without unnecessary hurdles. Ultimately, FIAS aims to build dynamic and resilient economies that grow at the benefit of everybody through increased investment, job-creation and productivity. Thereby, FIAS contributes to the Sustainable Development Goals.

Local Energy Strategies in Colombian Cities

30.06.2016 - 31.07.2023

Colombia is facing several challenges in terms of energy efficiency and renewable energy. The SECO program will support selected Colombian cities in achieving a more sustainable management and use of energy by introducing an adapted "Energy City/European Energy Award" approach to the country.

Transformative Carbon Asset Facility

30.06.2016 - 31.12.2028

The goal of the Transformative Carbon Asset Facility (TCAF) is helping developing countries implement their plans to cut emissions by working with them to create new instruments associated with reduced greenhouse gas emission reductions, including those achieved through policy actions.

Small Business Initiative Central Asia, Phase I

01.06.2016 - 30.06.2022

The Small Business Initiative (SBI) seeks to increase access of SMEs to financial and advisory services, and to simplify their business environment. This will be achieved by providing an integrated support package consisting of financing, business advisory services and policy dialogue. SMEs should thereby become a driver of growth and increase their respective share in GDP and employment. A particular focus is put on economic inclusion, this being equality of opportunities (specifically youth, gender and disadvantaged regions). The SBI is implemented by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development.

Mekong Urban Flood Proofing and Drainage Program

26.05.2016 - 31.12.2020

Implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit, the Mekong Urban Flood Proofing and Drainage Program (Vietnam) aims to strengthen national capacities as well as standards and policies in the field of urban resilience, and to increase the resilience to adverse climate change related events of three selected cities.

Sustainable Urbanization Indonesia IDSUN

11.05.2016 - 31.12.2022

The Sustainable Urbanization Trust Fund (IDSUN) managed by The World Bank supports the Government of Indonesia and selected Indonesian cities to address the challenges of sustainable urbanization. It entails technical assistance and capacity-building to meet pressing needs in urban infrastructure financing, urban management and strategic project preparation.

Domestic Revenue Mobilization Ghana, Phase III

01.05.2016 - 31.12.2023

The overall objective is to contribute to domestic revenue mobilization to enable Ghana to finance its development needs and reduce poverty. This will be achieved through support to national tax policy and administration reforms, building capacity for subnational revenue mobilization and strengthening revenue management of the extractive sector.

Sustainable Cocoa Production Program, Phase II

01.04.2016 - 31.12.2020

Indonesia is third largest cocoa producer in the world with 15% market share mainly in mass market cocoa. Growing global demand for cocoa, as well as increasing competition for a declining supply of Indonesian cocoa are catalysts for greater private sector investment and development initiatives to strengthen the cocoa industry.

Technical assistance for the Tax Administration Burkina Faso, Phase II

01.04.2016 - 31.03.2021

Burkina Faso is fighting against poverty and social inequality. Increased transparency and better domestic revenue mobilization help in dealing with those challenges. Additional resources – coming from a more efficient tax administration – allow the country to develop further while reducing external dependence. SECO funded a first phase of the project to the Central Tax Administration (2009-2014). The encouraging results obtained, also with regard to the fight against corruption, have allowed planning for a second phase to ensure sustainability of the progress made. Many crucial lessons have been learned. This allows to tackle this project with confidence in a context of political renewal and economic challenges in Burkina Faso.

Can Tho Urban Development and Resilience Project, Vietnam

10.03.2016 - 30.06.2025

Co-financed together with the World Bank, the Can Tho Urban Development and Resilience Project aims to increase the resilience of Can Tho City, Vietnam, to adverse climate change related events by proactively addressing the two biggest threats to its socioeconomic development: flooding and uncontrolled urbanization.

Water Utility Reform in Peru

01.03.2016 - 31.03.2025

A safe, reliable and inclusive provision of water and sanitation services is of key importance for sustainable development. Beyond the mere provision of infrastructure, framework conditions need to be right and service operators need to have the skills to manage and operate their water systems in a sustainable manner.

Ghana urban mobility and accessibility project

01.02.2016 - 30.06.2026

This project, which aims at improving urban mobility and accessibility in Greater Accra Metropolitan Area (GAMA), builds upon initiatives previously promoted by the World Bank (WB) and the Agence française de Développement (AFD). SECO support will strengthen the capacities of an array of selected beneficiaries in GAMA in issues as public transport planning and traffic management. Besides, a collaboration between EPFL and KNUST University in Ghana will be established so as to train students in the field of urban mobility and accessibility, thus further contributing to reinforcing the sector in Ghana. While most SECO's resources will be earmarked for institutional strengthening, targeted quick wins investments are also planned.

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