SSD, Inkomoko: Financial Inclusion and Business Growth
The project intends to improve social integration and economic self-reliance for displacement affected people and host communities in Gorom and Mangala area in Juba County, South Sudan. This intervention, which is being implemented by Inkomoko will focus on market-led private sector solutions that strengthen local micro small & medium enterprises (MSMEs) by providing access to inclusive finances (loans), coaching and mentoring, especially for women and youth.
| Country/region | Topic | Period | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
|
South Sudan |
Inclusive economic Development nothemedefined
SME development
Employment creation Social protection |
01.08.2025
- 31.01.2028 |
CHF 1’400’000
|
- Foreign private sector South/East
- Inkomoko
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Sector according to the OECD Developement Assistance Commitiee categorisation INDUSTRY
OTHER SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND SERVICES
OTHER SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND SERVICES
Sub-Sector according to the OECD Developement Assistance Commitiee categorisation Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) development
Employment policy and administrative management
Social and welfare services
Cross-cutting topics Crisis prevention
Aid Type Mandate without fiduciary fund
Project and programme contribution
Project number 7F11572
| Background | The Sudan crisis continues to worsen the humanitarian situation in South Sudan, with over 1.19 million displaced individuals arriving since April 2023 (IOM/UNHCR, July 2025). Of these, 68% are South Sudanese returnees and 32% are refugees, 78% of whom are women and children. Displaced populations in Gorom refugee camp and Mangalla face urgent needs in protection, food security, and livelihoods. In response, South Sudan, with partners, developed a National Durable Solutions Strategy focusing on security, basic services, peacebuilding, and livelihoods. This progressive policy enabled initiatives like Inkomoko’s economic empowerment and financial literacy programs, which fill critical gaps. As South Sudan endures protracted displacement, supporting both displaced and host communities is essential. With Mastercard Foundation as a strategic partner, this marks SCO Juba’s first engagement with the Foundation, as private sector donors play an increasing role amid a growing funding crisis. |
| Objectives | To improve social integration, financial literacy and inclusion, and economic self-reliance for refugees, returnees, IDPs and host communities in Gorom Refugee Settlement and Mangala IDP sites in Juba, through market-led, private sector solutions that strengthen local Micro Small Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). |
| Target groups |
• Displacement affected population: Refugees, IDPs, returnees and host populations • Women and Youth |
| Medium-term outcomes |
1. Displacement-affected people & the host communities start or grow businesses through Inkomoko’s Business Growth Services program. 2. Displacement affected people & the host communities have access to affordable financial instrument, enhanced financial literacy and are bankable. |
| Results |
Expected results: • 5’400 displacement affected participants receive enterprenuership training and mentorship. • At least 1’620 entrepreneurs access financial products to start or grow businesses, improve household income, create jobs, and build long-term economic resilience in displacement-affected communities. Results from previous phases: N/A |
| Directorate/federal office responsible |
SDC |
| Project partners |
Contract partner International or foreign NGO Private sector |
| Coordination with other projects and actors | UNHCR, IOM, RRC, CRA, Clusters (CCCM, FSL and Protection), NGO partners and Mastercard foundation. |
| Budget | Current phase Swiss budget CHF 1’400’000 Swiss disbursement to date CHF 401’798 Total project since first phase Swiss budget CHF 0 Budget inclusive project partner CHF 1’400’000 |
| Project phases | Phase 1 01.08.2025 - 31.01.2028 (Current phase) |
