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This fact sheet describes the partnership between FSD Africa and the Digital Frontiers Institute (DFI) from 2016 to 2021, aimed at closing the digital finance skills gap in low-middle income countries to improve the scale and sustainability of digital payment systems.

The Green Economy Coalition (GEC) is a global alliance of over 50 organisations dedicated to accelerating the transition to a green, fair, and inclusive economy. The GEC operates through a theory of change focused on global advocacy, collaborative policy across five thematic areas, the mobilisation of national dialogues via regional hubs, and the expansion of its network of allies.

The Green Economy Coalition (GEC) outlines its strategic framework to accelerate the transition to green, fair, and inclusive economies. The GEC positions itself as the largest global civil society alliance dedicated to ensuring that economic transformation respects environmental limits and promotes equity and inclusion.

Minutes from the Green Economy Coalition (GEC) Steering Group meeting on January 20, 2017, detailing the 2017 strategic plan, the launch of a large-scale Natural Capital programme funded by the MAVA Foundation, and goals for network growth and institutional restructuring.

Minutes from the Green Economy Coalition (GEC) Steering Group meeting on June 24, 2020, detailing the impact of COVID-19 on strategic priorities, reviews of the 'Economics for Nature' and 'EC dialogues' programmes, and the development of a COVID-19 recovery campaign.

Minutes from the Green Economy Coalition (GEC) Steering Group meeting on July 27, 2016, following the GEC global summit in London. The group discussed strategy reflections, the appointment of Aban Marker Kabraji from IUCN-Asia to the steering group, plans for public and private events at the GGGI Green Week in Jeju, and a proposed shift toward a 'distributed delivery model' for organizational growth and risk management.

Minutes from the Green Economy Coalition (GEC) Steering Group meeting on February 4, 2016, detailing the provisional 2016 plan, strategy for mainstreaming the green economy, and discussions regarding the organizational relationship and risk distribution between the GEC and the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED).

This report by the Green Economy Coalition reviews the first ten years of the SEED Awards (2005-2015), an initiative founded by UNEP, UNDP, and IUCN to support social and environmental enterprises. It analyzes the survival and impact of 202 SEED Winners across 37 countries, highlighting the role of multi-stakeholder partnerships and tailored support in fostering green and inclusive growth at the grassroots level.

The report 'Small is Powerful' by the Green Economy Coalition advocates for the recognition and financial support of Local Green Enterprises (LGEs)—micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) that prioritize economic, environmental, and social impacts. Through case studies in India, Mongolia, Peru, Senegal, South Africa, Trinidad and Tobago, and Uganda, the document highlights how LGEs act as catalysts for resilient local economies but are frequently hindered by a lack of formal definitions, restrictive collateral requirements, and limited financial literacy.

The Green Outcomes Fund (GOF) is a pioneering climate finance instrument launched in January 2020 to incentivise investment in South Africa's green small, medium, and micro-enterprises (SMMEs). By using an outcomes-based payment model, the GOF provides grant funding to Catalytic Finance Partners (CFPs) who deploy private capital into green SMMEs, with reimbursements triggered by the creation of verified green outcomes, primarily permanent direct jobs.

This report evaluates UNESCO's Community Multimedia Centres (CMC) initiative, which integrates community radio broadcasting with telecentre services (Internet and ICTs) to support community development. The evaluation, conducted by the International Institute for Sustainable Development in 2005, examines 39 pilot CMCs across Africa, South Asia, and the Caribbean. It concludes that the hybrid model is an outstanding success in promoting social inclusion and cultural resilience, though it identifies challenges regarding financial sustainability, volunteer management, and internal UNESCO coordination.

This research paper by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) reviews the current and planned climate change adaptation actions in Senegal. It identifies the country's high vulnerability due to its dependence on climate-sensitive sectors like agriculture and fisheries, and its exposure to sea level rise and droughts. While Senegal has established a governance framework including a National Climate Change Committee and a National Adaptation Programme of Action, the report finds that mainstreaming climate risk into national and subnational development planning remains modest.

This case study by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) examines the integration of biodiversity protection into mining governance, focusing on the application of the Mitigation Hierarchy (MH) in Senegal and Turkey. It provides a framework for governments to balance economic development with environmental preservation, detailing how avoidance, minimization, rehabilitation, and compensation can be used to achieve No Net Loss (NNL) or a Net Positive Impact (NPI) on biodiversity.

This white paper examines the integration of Life Cycle Costing (LCC) within sustainable public procurement (SPP), arguing that current models often fail to deliver the best value for taxpayers by overemphasizing upfront purchase prices over long-term operational and environmental costs. The authors identify systemic barriers—including conflicting capital and revenue budgets, a lack of professional expertise, and data gaps—and recommend that LCC be integrated into high-level public expenditure and resource allocation policies rather than remaining a routine procurement task.

This policy brief by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) discusses the integration of social and environmental safeguards into mangrove restoration projects to ensure climate resilience for both ecosystems and communities. It emphasizes that effective restoration must move beyond simple planting metrics to include biophysical variables and socio-economic indicators. The document provides a framework of safeguards based on Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) guidelines and illustrates their application through the Natur’ELLES project in Senegal, which focuses on gender equality, climate adaptation, and economic development.

This policy brief by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) examines the emergence of agricultural growth poles (agropoles) and corridors in Africa. It analyzes these tools as strategies to attract private investment and transition from subsistence to commercial agriculture, while highlighting the legal, financial, and operational risks associated with their implementation.

This fact sheet describes the application of the Sustainable Asset Valuation (SAVi) methodology to the Saloum Delta in Senegal. The analysis, conducted by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) in collaboration with Wetlands International – Africa (WIA) and the MAVA Foundation, provides a monetary valuation of ecosystem services and simulates the economic and environmental impacts of various development and conservation scenarios.

This fact sheet presents a Sustainable Asset Valuation (SAVi) assessment of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project in Dakar, Senegal. The analysis compares a traditional financial assessment with an integrated cost-benefit analysis that incorporates six environmental, social, and economic externalities to determine the project's true value to society.

This case study describes the application of the Sustainable Asset Valuation (SAVi) methodology to the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project in Dakar, Senegal. The analysis compares a 'business as usual' scenario against three BRT demand scenarios to evaluate the project's financial viability and its broader socio-economic and environmental externalities.

This fact sheet presents a Sustainable Asset Valuation (SAVi) assessment of the N’Diaye wind farm in Senegal. The analysis compares the wind project's costs, risks, and externalities against coal-fired and heavy fuel oil (HFO)-fired electricity generation to determine their relative societal value and financial performance under different climate and risk scenarios.