Global Eco-Industrial Parks Programme
01.01.2018
- 31.12.2023
While it is uncontested that Resource Efficient and Cleaner Production (RECP) methods are an important ingredient for a more sustainable and climate friendly way of production, their broad deployment and effective use has yet to happen.
Global Quality and Standards Programme (GQSP)
01.11.2017
- 30.11.2023
The Global Quality and Standards Programme (GQSP) implemented with UNIDO addresses challenges faced by exporters from developing countries, in particular small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) to meet and prove conformity with market entry requirements/standards, technical regulations and market requirements.
Global Tax Program (GTP)
01.10.2017
- 31.07.2024
The GTP provides an umbrella framework for World Bank Group (WBG) support in the tax field, building on an ongoing program of activities to strengthen tax institutions and mobilize domestic revenues. The GTP also contributes to improving coordination and knowledge sharing between the key organizations working on taxes (IMF, WBG, OECD and UN).
Government Debt and Risk Management Program, Phase II
01.08.2017
- 31.12.2023
This World Bank Treasury-implemented program aims to increase the capacity of Debt Management Offices in selected partner countries with regard to policy development and implementation of debt management plans, deepening of domestic debt markets, and putting in place sustainable debt management that adequately takes into account cost and risk.
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.
Disaster Risk Financing and Insurance, Phase II
01.12.2016
- 31.12.2021
SECO is partnering with the World Bank to implement the Disaster Risk Financing and Insurance (DRFI) Program to support primarily SECO priority countries in building their financial resilience to natural disasters. Countries receive technical assistance helping them in their advance planning of financing needs in the case of natural disasters.
Integral Development of Urban Water and Sanitation Utilities Colombia, Phase I
01.11.2016
- 31.03.2024
Urban water and sanitation utilities in Colombia face problems regarding service quality and financial sustainability. The Program will support 10 utilities in assessing their performance through a standardized tool, and on this basis, formulate and implement measures to improve their performance and reach a better service quality.
Local Energy Strategies in Colombian Cities
30.06.2016
- 31.07.2023
Colombia is facing several challenges in terms of energy efficiency and renewable energy. The SECO program will support selected Colombian cities in achieving a more sustainable management and use of energy by introducing an adapted "Energy City/European Energy Award" approach to the country.
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.
Public Financial Management Colombia, Reform Process, Phase I
01.10.2013
- 31.10.2018
The programs aims at strengthening the capacities of the Ministry of Finance and Public Credit (MHCP), the National Planning Department (DNP), and the Nation’s General Acountant Office (CGN) in the management of selected public finances issues.
Sustainable Cities in Colombia and Peru
01.11.2012
- 30.06.2023
The private sector can be a source of urban infrastructure financing to close the growing infrastructure gap in Latin America. The IFC LAC Sustainable Cities Program will provide advisory services to support selected cities in attracting the private sector to develop a pool of implementable and bankable high impact infrastructure projects.
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.
