Scale up Social and Impact Entrepreneurship
Social and Impact Enterprises (SIEs) address critical social and environmental challenges while being innovative, and generating positive development impact. For SIEs to thrive, they require an environment with well-functioning Ecosystem Support Organizations (ESOs). Strengthening SIEs and ESOs – with a focus on forcibly displaced persons – is a powerful catalyst for achieving the SDGs, aligning with Switzerland’s interest in contributing to sustainable and inclusive economic growth.
| Paese/Regione | Tema | Periodo | Budget |
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Mondo |
Impiego & sviluppo economico Migrazione
Sviluppo delle piccole e medie imprese (PMI)
Migrazione in generale (aspetti relativi allo sviluppo e partenariati) Supporto commerciale & inclusione economica Creazione di occupazione |
22.09.2023
- 31.10.2028 |
CHF 8’000’000
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- 124-130 SIEs (direct capacity building for 100, of which at least 40 will be FDP-led; indirect through ESO for 24-30), out of which 24 SIEs are granted financial investment of USD 200’000 each, and 40 FDP-led SIEs additional USD 30’000.- (in average) in grants and investments
- 45 ESOs
- 120’000 low-income individuals, including 40’000 forcibly displaced persons, through jobs, increased income or the provision of goods and services
- Strengthened SIE and Ecosystem Support Organisation : - Support structures and networks for SIEs and ESOs are strengthened in targeted regions, improving access to growth opportunities
- Scaled-Up Impact of SIEs : Increased capacity of SIEs to deliver impact at scale, including for the forcibly displaced persons
- System Change : Strengthened collaboration and adoption of inclusive, innovative SIE and forcibly displaced persons (FDP)-focused SIE interventions among diverse stakeholders
- Local and regional ESOs are trained to support SIEs and their particular needs
- Investment readiness of SIEs is improved
- Operational and strategic capacities of SIEs are strengthened to deliver impact to marginalized communities (including FDPs), and catalyze gender transformation
- Increased financing options for SIEs to promote innovation and diversification of funding sources
- Settore privato straniero Nord
- Impact-Linked Finance (ILF) projects, such as ILF for Eastern and Southern Africa, ACELI and Scaling-Up of ILF
- Projects supporting social and impact entrepreneurs and ESOs, such as the Financing durable solutions initiative in the Horn of Africa, including support to ACUMEN; support to Inkomoko in Dadaab
- Close coordination with SDC’s Africa Division (Regional Thematic Advisors, Swiss Representations)
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Settore in base alle categorie del Comitato di Aiuto allo sviluppo (DAC) dell'OCSE GOVERNO E SOCIETÀ CIVILE
INDUSTRIA
BUSINESS & OTHER SERVICES
INDUSTRIA
GOVERNO E SOCIETÀ CIVILE
OTHER SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND SERVICES
BUSINESS & OTHER SERVICES
Sotto-Settore in base alle categorie del Comitato di Aiuto allo sviluppo (DAC) dell'OCSE Facilitation of orderly, safe, regular and responsible migration and mobility
Sviluppo delle piccole e medie imprese (PMI)
Business support services and institutions
Sviluppo delle piccole e medie imprese (PMI)
Facilitation of orderly, safe, regular and responsible migration and mobility
Politica occupazionale e gestione amministrativa
Business support services and institutions
Temi trasversali Il progetto sostiene anche miglioramenti nell'organizzazione partner
Tipo di aiuto Mandato senza fondo fiduciario
Contributo al progetto e al programma
Numero del progetto 7F11233
| Contesto | A new generation of pragmatic, innovative and visionary SIEs is drawing on a mix of business, philanthropic and social movement models to develop adaptable, aid-independent and more sustainable solutions for the SDGs. The potential of this sector is increasingly attracting the interest of the investment community. However, many SIEs are still at an early stage of development. They lack the appropriate ecosystems to develop their full potential, and they face several challenges (access to finance, etc.) throughout their lifecycle, which hinder their growth to scale. This is particularly true for SIEs serving lowincome individuals and vulnerable groups, including displacement affected communities, and specifically for SIEs operating in SDC priority regions. This programme aims at scaling up innovations and good practices, building on lessons learned from past programmes, and enabling new innovations in Africa, with a special focus on gender and displacement affected communities. |
| Obiettivi | SIEs thrive and contribute to sustainable development goals (SDGs) through fostering inclusive economic growth for vulnerable people – including displacement affected, reducing poverty, addressing social challenges and gender inequalities through higher incomes, decent jobs as well as access to goods and services. |
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| Effetti a medio termine |
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| Risultati |
Risultati principali attesi: Risultati fasi precedenti: SDC has a long and positive track record of supporting SIEs in specific development contexts (e.g. in Latin America and the Caribbean or Middle East) and themes (e.g. water or migration). Previous SDC funded projects have shown that SIEs need support on different dimensions to stay on their social mission: business acumen in general, investment readiness, impact measurement, and gender equality have been identified as the most important issues to be addressed when supporting SIEs. Support from ESOs and investors along these lines has proven as crucial. Thanks to its previous support to SIEs, SDC is recognized in this sector as a pioneer and innovator. |
| Direzione/Ufficio responsabile |
DSC |
| Partner del progetto |
Partner contrattuale Economia privata Partner attuatore
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation (contract partner) in collaboration with Amahoro Coalition and GrowthAfrica (sub-contractors)
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| Coordinamento con altri progetti e attori |
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| Budget | Fase in corso Budget Svizzera CHF 8’000’000 Budget svizzero attualmente già speso CHF 1’577’928 Progetto totale dalla prima fase Budget Svizzera CHF 31’500’000 Budget inclusi partner del progetto CHF 19’000’000 |
