The UN Joint SDG Fund was established to support the countries in accelerating their progress towards achieving the SDGs
The Fund operates through a series of calls through the United Nations (UN) system that lead to the implementation of Joint Transformational Programs (JPs), under the leadership of Resident Coordinators (RCs).
The Fund Goals
• Financing initiatives that enhance public and private financing
• Special focus on climate and natural solutions
It should provide a demonstration of new concepts and can be scalable in each country and in other places
Implementing agencies: Food and Agriculture Organization - United Nations Development Program - United Nations Industrial Development Organization (regulatory / lead agency) in cooperation with the Egyptian government, banks, development institutions and businessmen
Main Government Counterpart: Ministry of Planning and Economic Development in cooperation with different partners
Target groups:
• Demand side: 200 SMEs (at least 30% women-led) in sustainable industry, agri-food, and tourism
_ x40 multiplication effect
• Supply side: 30 banking and non-banking financial institutions & investors
• Private and institutional intermediaries, i.e. support institutions, and investment promotion agencies
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