Technical assistance programme for SME in South Africa
01.07.2017
- 30.06.2031
The Technical Assistance programme for Small and Medium Enterprises in South Africa is providing entrepreneurs and SMEs who are getting access to finance with the possibility to upgrade their businesses skills to enhance their growth potential and create jobs.
African Tax Administration Forum, Phase III
01.02.2017
- 31.12.2021
The African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) is a multilateral initiative launched by a group of African governments in 2009. ATAF offers a platform for tax administrators to articulate African tax priorities, develop best practices, and build capacity in African tax policy and administration through peer learning and knowledge sharing.
Multi-Country Investment Climate Program
01.01.2017
- 31.12.2024
The Multi-Country Investment Climate Program (MCICP) supports investment climate reform advisory in a total of 20 SECO partner countries. It is implemented by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a globally recognized leader in this field.
IMF Regional Technical Assistance Centers, Phase IV
01.11.2016
- 30.04.2022
The objective is to help countries strengthen the design and implementation macroeconomic policies that promote inclusive growth and help advance on the Sustainable Development Goals. This shall be achieved by building capacity and by providing technical advice in core areas of the IMF’s expertise.
Green Building EDGE standard Program
01.01.2016
- 31.12.2020
Buildings consume a large share of energy and water resources and are responsible for up to 20% of global CO2 emissions. This program, implemented by the IFC, aims at supporting the construction sector in several SECO priority countries to design greener buildings. By reducing energy and water use of buildings, operational costs for house owners will decrease.
Collaborative Africa Budget Reform Initiative
01.07.2015
- 30.06.2018
The overall goal of the project is to contribute to better public financial management across Africa through promoting efficient and effective public spending as well as strengthening budget transparency and accountability throughout the public finance management cycle.
Financial Sector Development and Reform, South Africa, Phase II
01.06.2014
- 31.08.2023
The second phase of the Financial Sector Development and Reform Program (FSDRP 2) is to support the South African government in improving financial inclusion while at the same time strengthening financial stability. 2020, the program was expanded to provide rapid support to employees affected by the Covid-19 crisis (UIF & COVIDTERS).
Local Economic Development South Africa, Phase I
01.01.2013
- 31.12.2023
SECO is supporting a local economic development programme in selected municipalities in South Africa located in the Kwa-Zulu Natal Province.
Government Debt and Risk Management Program, Phase I
03.07.2010
- 31.12.2015
The objective of this partnership ist to support selected middle-income SECO priority countries to better manage their fiscal risks, and thus strengthen their resilience against crises. The partnership comprises two programs: the Government Debt and Risk Management (GDRM) Program and the Disaster Risk Financing and Insurance (DRFI) Program.
Disaster Risk Financing and Insurance, Phase I
01.07.2010
- 31.12.2015
The objective of this partnership ist to support selected middle-income SECO priority countries to better manage their fiscal risks, and thus strengthen their resilience against crises. The partnership comprises two programs: the Government Debt and Risk Management (GDRM) Program and the Disaster Risk Financing and Insurance (DRFI) Program.
Swiss Technical Assistance Subaccount at the IMF for Southern Countries
01.05.2009
- 31.12.2015
Under the Letter of Understanding (LoU) South, the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) is financing through a dedicated Trust Fund ("the Subaccount") Technical Assistance (TA) implemented by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Africa, East Asia, and Latin America.
