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Sustainable Urban Economic Development Programme (SUED)
UK - Foreign, Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO)
FCDO is supporting emerging urban centres in Kenya to put in place sustainable urban economic plans; improve the investment climate and draw in investment for key climate-resilient infrastructure and value chain projects. This will include integrating digital technologies to build ‘smart’ towns/cities that improve the quality and performance of urban services and enable a better quality of life.
Gender, Growth and Labour Markets in Low Income Countries G2LM|LIC
UK - Foreign, Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO)
The Gender, Growth and Labour Markets in Low Income Countries (G2LM|LIC) programme aims to address the research gaps and generate and disseminate high-quality knowledge on the dynamics and opportunities for greater female participation in labour markets in Low Income Countries (LICs). This will lead to more informed policy debates and better evidence-based policy making on how to maximise employment opportunities for both men and women in LICs. In the long run, this will lead to more socially and economically empowered women, more efficient labour markets and more inclusive growth in LICs.
Global Innovation Fund
UK - Foreign, Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO)
To identify and support innovative solutions to development challenges which show proven, cost effective impacts that vastly exceed current practice.
Conflict, Stability and Security Fund (CSSF)
UK - Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Conflict, Stability and Security Fund (CSSF)
Macroeconomic Research in Low-Income Countries
UK - Foreign, Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO)
Deeper understanding of, and better engagement by, IMF policymakers on macroeconomic issues specifically relevant to low income countries, leading to improved policy-making in thematic areas.
Jordan Growth and Prosperity (J-GAP) Programme
UK - Foreign, Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO)
Promoting sustainable and inclusive economic growth and prosperity in Jordan. JGAP will fill a crucial gap in British Embassy Amman’s (BEA) portfolio through supporting Jordan’s economy at two levels: Macro-level: Addressing binding constraints to growth for macro-economic stability, reduced energy sector debt and increased climate investments in energy efficiency and water security. Micro-level: Enabling productive and inclusive private sector-led growth that encourages job creation and natural resource efficiency, for economic stability and prosperity.
The Ethiopia Investment Advisory Facility (EIAF) Phase II Programme
UK - Foreign, Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO)
The programme aim to provide flexible, demand-led technical assistance to Government of Ethiopia ministries, agencies and state-owned enterprises in order to enhance the effectiveness of public investments and improve the enabling environment for exporters. By providing technical expertise and capacity building in the areas of public investment management; industrial parks and their supporting infrastructure; and trade logistics, EIAF II aims to contribute to outward oriented, manufacturing led, sustainable and inclusive growth in Ethiopia.
Invest Salone: Private Sector Development, Trade and Job Creation in Sierra Leone
UK - Foreign, Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO)
To increase investment in Sierra Leone's exporting sectors, including agriculture, tourism, and fisheries leading to economic diversification, household income growth and job creation. The programme will help Sierra Leone meet the economic aspirations of its growing young population, tackling the drivers of instability and illegal migration. It will also make Sierra Leone more competitive in global markets putting put it on a pathway to becoming a future trading partner for the UK.
Private Enterprise Programme Zambia Phase II
UK - Foreign, Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO)
To create investment in Zambia by building the capacity of micro, small and medium sized enterprises. The programme will aim to systematically transform the finance and investment environment for SMSEs in Zambia, by helping companies with potential to grow and become the engine of job creation in the economy. In addition, the programme will also provide independent technical advice and assistance to Zambian government bodies and private sector organisations engaged in projects that harness the potential of Zambia’s infrastructure, cities and towns to act as drivers for economic growth and job creation. Furthermore, the programme will support trade facilitation initiatives that will help reduce time spent at the Nakonde boarder post. The programme will create jobs at scale, including for women, disabled, and rural communities with high levels of poverty. SMSEs supported by the programme will help to improve nutrition outcomes and improve climate resilience of smallholder farmers.
Jobs and Inclusive Growth Centre of Expertise (JIG CoE)
UK - Foreign, Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO)
The UK Centre of Expertise (CoE) for Jobs and Inclusive Growth (JIG) aims to contribute to inclusive and sustainable poverty reduction and enhance climate resilience by providing technical assistance and expertise in developing countries, and generating evidence on what works in supporting firms to grow and become more productive and responsible employers. The JIG CoE will support countries implementing their growth strategies, providing support to governments and firms. It will support businesses and investment in a broad range of 'real economy' sectors including manufacturing and services: these include critical minerals supply chains, electric vehicles and environment-friendly packaging, green construction materials; and the services that complement these sectors in their supply chains (e.g. design, logistics, e-commerce, and professional services).
Ukraine Governance Reform Programme
UK - Foreign, Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO)
To help Ukraine win the war, make progress on conditions for membership to the EU and NATO, and attract the foreign investment needed for its reconstruction, this programme will support the Government of Ukraine create independent, effective, and accountable institutions. Working in close partnership with close-minded allies such as the US, the programme will advance reform in the areas of anti-corruption, digitalisation, and rule of law, while maintaining flexibility to respond to emerging reform needs. In doing so, it will build citizens’ trust in their government, lay the foundations for long-term resilience and recovery, and help Ukraine on its Euro-Atlantic trajectory.
Nigeria Economic Stability and Transformation Programme (NEST)
UK - Foreign, Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO)
As a macro economic programme, NEST aims to increase the chances that the Government of Nigeria (GoN) creates the conditions for higher, sustained growth. NEST will do this by working primarily with Federal Government (FGN) institutions responsible for economic strategy, policy, its implementation and communication. It will operate as a demand-led facility, working closely with government clients to identify and shape a portfolio of activities.
Evidence, Digital Innovation and Technology
UK - Foreign, Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO)
The Evidence, Digital Innovation and Technology (EDIT) programme aims to enhance Nepal's evidence-based policy-making and digital development. It will build modern partnerships to improve the capacity of the Government, development partners (including BEK), and other stakeholders to use data for better policies, unlocking the data dividend and accelerating poverty reduction. The programme will support the establishment of a state-of-the-art e-Governance system, fostering an inclusive and safe environment for AI and other innovative technologies. Beneficiaries include the Government of Nepal, civil society organizations, and the general population, particularly youth and disadvantaged groups
Strengthening process for Citizenship By Investment in the Eastern Caribbean
UK - Foreign, Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO)
Strengthening risk management processes by which applications are reviewed and understanding of the wider global industry within Eastern Caribbean Citizenship by Investment programmes in order to reduce security risk to the countries running the programmes, to maximise revenues deriving from the programmes and protect against a sudden drop from UK and EU visa imposition and, by doing so, to protect the UK against national security risk.
Asia Pacific Regional Governance Programme
UK - Foreign, Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO)
The Asia Pacific Governance Programme will support the foundations on which FCDO can deliver the UK objectives in the Indo-Pacific by establishing partnerships for ‘progressive governance’ that enable broader UK priorities in the region. Support will be based on a combination of a) strategic programming b) deep context analysis and learning, and c) increased capacity to deliver advice and support to governance actors in the region. The programme will build on a base of successful projects and will test a long-term approach for strategic engagement on governance in the region.
Pitcairn Financial Aid 2023 to 2026
UK - Foreign, Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO)
To support the provision of public services to meet the reasonable assistance needs of the people of Pitcairn including health, education and securing sea access, given self-sufficiency is currently not a viable option for this UK Overseas Territory.
Wajibika Programme in Tanzania
UK - Foreign, Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO)
The vision for the Wajibika programme is that it uses a strategic and flexible mix of ODA funding and coordinated diplomatic influencing to help Tanzania move further in the direction of a more "Open Society." Promoting an open societies agenda in Tanzania will contribute to an improved policy environment for reform e.g. on the business environment and education, both which are top UK priorities for Tanzania - and facilitate more open Tanzanian relationships with key partners, including the UK. The Wabijika Programme in Tanzania will be a flagship Open Societies programme for FCDO Tanzania. It will strengthen media and civil society, promote more inclusive politics and improve accountability, delivering HMG's Force for good.
Climate Smart Jobs Programme
UK - Foreign, Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO)
To strengthen the climate smart agribusinesses, creating jobs, support climate smart land management & services and to remove barriers that stop businesses getting deals.
Global Land Governance programme
UK - Foreign, Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO)
The goal of the Land Facility is to improve stability, inclusive growth and responsible investment by promoting more effective, efficient and equitable rural and urban land governance. The programme will help build basic capacity and systems and mobilise the necessary political support, so governments can implement and resource sustained land governance reform, leading to improved tenure security for all. Improved tenure security will contribute to a number of climate benefits; transformational change, reduced deforestation, increased resilience and sustainable land management practices. It will run for 7 years and will initially work in up to 10 countries in Africa and South East Asia depending on size and needs.
Economic Development In the Caribbean
UK - Foreign, Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO)
This programme will support inclusive economic growth and build economic resilience in the ODA eligible Caribbean countries (Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, Saint Lucia, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines) enabling the region to better respond to economic and climate shocks. The programme will have three core pillars: 1) small business development focusing on key growth sectors and diversification; 2) macroeconomic sustainability to generate fiscal buffers and strengthen government capacity in economic management; 3) strategic inclusive economic development interventions, focusing on core policy themes including women’s economic empowerment, social inclusion, skills and data. The main implementing partners include the IMF and the IDB. Caribbean governments will benefit through technical assistance, and businesses will benefit through business advisory support.
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