Proyectos

Strengthening African Supreme Audit Institutions, Phase I

01.07.2021 - 31.12.2024

Supreme Audit Institutions (SAIs) are crucial pillars for a strong governance system and cornerstones of sound public financial management systems. By providing targeted capacity building to SAIs, their performance will increase, benefitting citizens by curbing corruption, increasing access to services and ultimately reducing poverty.

Swiss Better Gold Initiative, Phase III

01.06.2021 - 30.06.2025

SECO and the Swiss Better Gold Association (SBGA) promote the creation of value chains for responsibly sourced gold from artisanal and small-scale mines through a public-private partnership called the Swiss Better Gold Initiative.

Integrated Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Programme

01.06.2021 - 30.06.2028

The Programme promotes sustainable private sector investment and helps to reduce negative externalities in selected countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America by improving environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices of both the financial and real sectors. It is implemented by the International Finance Corporation (IFC).

Energy Sector Management Assistance Program (ESMAP) 2021-24

01.05.2021 - 30.06.2024

ESMAP is the World Bank Energy Trust Fund. Through its analytical work, ESMAP supports the design and implementation of innovative business models and specific World Bank projects, shapes country policies and increases client capacity on topics such as the reform of utilities and energy subsidies or the establishment of sustainable hydropower.

Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative, Phase IV

01.05.2021 - 31.12.2024

Since 2002 the EITI promotes openness and accountable management of natural resources by setting a global transparency standard. Since 2009, SECO supports the EITI International Secretariat’s activities in promoting and implementing the EITI Standard. This phase continues the successful collaboration with the EITI.

ETH-Ashesi Masterprogram Ghana

01.04.2021 - 31.12.2029

The program will support the establishment of a new Master’s degree program in mechatronics engineering in Ghana in cooperation with the private sector. It will provide a tertiary education to highly skilled and talented Ghanaian and other African students, empowering them to contribute to the sustainable development of the region.

Medium Term Budget Planning Framework Azerbaijan

01.02.2021 - 02.02.2026

The engagemen supports Azerbaijan in making public spending more effective, predictable and sustainable. It will enhance capacity for macroeconomic planning, managing public investments, understanding debt sustainability and increasing transparency. The project capitalizes on SECO’s cooperation with the authorities on Financial Programming (FP).

Service Delivery Improvement (SEDI) South Africa Phase I

01.01.2021 - 31.12.2023

Basic service delivery to the residents of South Africa's informal settlements is limited. By capacitating civil society to initiate policy changes, such as increased transparency and efficiency of public finance processes as well as accountability of governments towards citizens, service delivery can be improved.

IMF Regional Capacity Development Centers, Phase VI

01.01.2021 - 30.06.2025

With this financing, SECO supports three IMF Regional Capacity Development Centers (RCDCs) covering the Middle East/North Africa, Southern Africa, and Central Asia/Caucasus regions. RCDCs are a key instrument for the IMF to strengthen capacity and institutions in its member countries and contribute to inclusive and sustainable economic growth.

Financing Sustainable and Resilient Urban Development in Serbia

01.01.2021 - 31.03.2026

The Project supports policy makers in the implementation of the National Sustainable Urban Development Strategy both at national and local level to reach a more inclusive, sustainable, resilient and green urban development by addressing knowledge gaps and providing technical assistance related to sustainable and resilient urban development.

Responsible Mining Index

01.01.2021 - 31.12.2024

The objective of the Responsible Mining Index (RMI) is to encourage continuous improvement in responsible mining by transparently assessing the performance of around 40 large, geographically dispersed mining companies on economic, environmental, social and governance issues (EESG), and highlighting leading practice.

Urban Planning and Infrastructure in Migration Contexts