# SADC\-DFRC

> SADC\-DFRC serves as a regional centre of excellence and secretariat for development finance institutions \(DFIs\) from SADC member states\.

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## Pages
- [Thato Mafote](https://sadc-dfrc.org//team/thato-mafote/)
- [Chazha Macheng](https://sadc-dfrc.org//team/chazha-macheng/)
- [Our Team](https://sadc-dfrc.org//team/)
- [Board of Trustees](https://sadc-dfrc.org//board-of-trustees/)
- [DFI Network Members](https://sadc-dfrc.org//dfi-network-members/)

## Posts
- [SADC\-DFRC Joins Genocost Commemoration in Botswana](https://sadc-dfrc.org//sadc-dfrc-joins-genocost-commemoration-in-botswana/)
- [𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐢𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞](https://sadc-dfrc.org//𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠-𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠/)
- [SADC\-DFRC Champions Investment\-Ready Infrastructure at SADC Industrialisation Week 2026](https://sadc-dfrc.org//sadc-dfrc-champions-investment-ready-infrastructure-at-sadc-industrialisation-week-2026/)
- [Mobilising Domestic Capital for Regional Development \_ Daily News BW](https://sadc-dfrc.org//7472-2/)
- [Deepening Strategic Cooperation with Botswana’s Office of the Vice President and Ministry of Finance](https://sadc-dfrc.org//deepening-strategic-cooperation-with-botswanas-office-of-the-vice-president-and-ministry-of-finance/)

## Programme
- [Resource Mobilization](https://sadc-dfrc.org//programmes/industrial-development-regional-value-chains/): We support industrial policy development, special economic zones, and regional value chain integration through strategic research and capacity building\.
- [Project Preparation](https://sadc-dfrc.org//programmes/infrastructure-ppp-development-support/): We build DFI capabilities in infrastructure project preparation, PPP structuring, and innovative financing models for cross\-border infrastructure development\.
- [Capacity Building Programmes](https://sadc-dfrc.org//programmes/capacity-building-programmes/): Our flagship training programmes equip development finance professionals with practical skills in project appraisal, risk management, governance, and strategic leadership\.
- [Agricultural Development Finance](https://sadc-dfrc.org//programmes/agricultural-development-finance/): Our programmes strengthen agricultural finance systems, promote climate\-resilient farming, and enhance food security across the SADC region\.
- [SMME \& Industrial Development](https://sadc-dfrc.org//programmes/smme-industrial-development/): We support enabling environments for small and medium enterprises through targeted research, policy dialogue, and capacity building for financial institutions\.

## Case
- [Working with local DFIs, governments, and development partners to ensure contextual relevance and ownership\.](https://sadc-dfrc.org//cases/working-with-local-dfis-governments-and-development-partners-to-ensure-contextual-relevance-and-ownership/)
- [Promoting Inclusive Economic Growth](https://sadc-dfrc.org//cases/promoting-inclusive-economic-growth/): Enhancing financing environments for small businesses and industrial sectors\.
SME Financing Frameworks – Improving access to finance
Industrial Value Chain Support – Sector\-specific financing strategies
Trade Finance Programmes – Facilitating regional commerce
Policy Dialogues – Stakeholder engagement on development finance
Programme Impact: Workshops and research inputs to strengthen SMME ecosystems\.
- [Informing Evidence\-Based Development Finance Policies](https://sadc-dfrc.org//cases/how-personal-injury-lawyers-guide-the-victims-through-their-claims-process-steps/): Research, analysis and advisory support to improve policy and regulatory environments\.
Financial Inclusion Strategies – Enhancing access to finance across SADC
Regulatory Framework Development – Best practices for DFI operations
Capital Markets Enhancement – Resource mobilisation strategies
Investment Climate Analysis – Improving regional investment environments
Official Mandate: Improving policy, institutional and regulatory environments for DFIs
- [Strengthening DFI Institutional Capabilities](https://sadc-dfrc.org//cases/capacity-building/): Executive training and skills development for DFI professionals across SADC member states\.
Export Credit Finance Training – Principles, transaction structuring, risk assessment
Risk Management Workshops – Portfolio management and mitigation strategies
E\-learning Platforms – Ongoing development of accredited certification programmes
Governance Training – Board effectiveness and institutional leadership
- [Fostering Collaborative Networks](https://sadc-dfrc.org//cases/why-insurance-companies-dont-want-accident-victims-to-hire-lawyers-for-injury-claims/): Platforms for experience sharing and regional cooperation among DFIs\.

DFI Networking Forums – Annual meetings and technical exchanges

Development Finance Think Tank – Strategic policy influence initiative

Best Practice Exchange – Cross\-border learning and collaboration
Regional Advocacy – Collective voice on development finance matters
Strategic Initiative: Establishment of a Development Finance Think Tank for regional policy influence

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## Products
- [Project Finanace \(LEA\)](https://sadc-dfrc.org//product/project-finanace-lea/): Pf
- [Project Appraisal \(IDCE\)](https://sadc-dfrc.org//product/project-appraisal-idce/): PA
- [Investment Readiness \& Due Diligence](https://sadc-dfrc.org//product/investment-readiness-due-diligence-2/): IRDD
- [Portfoli Management Programme \- CEDA](https://sadc-dfrc.org//product/portfoli-management-programme-ceda/): Portfoli Management Programme
- [Project Finance \& Infrastructure Investment](https://sadc-dfrc.org//product/project-finance-infrastructure-investment/): PFII\-MAR27

## Network Members
- [Botswana Savings Bank](https://sadc-dfrc.org//dfi-network-members/botswana-savings-bank/)
- [National Empowerment Fund](https://sadc-dfrc.org//dfi-network-members/national-empowerment-fund/)
- [Société Financière de Développement](https://sadc-dfrc.org//dfi-network-members/societe-financiere-de-developpement/)
- [Banco Sol](https://sadc-dfrc.org//dfi-network-members/banco-sol/)
- [Banco de Desenvolvimento de Angola](https://sadc-dfrc.org//dfi-network-members/banco-de-desenvolvimento-de-angola/)

## Publications
- [SADC\-DFRC Newsletter June 2026](https://sadc-dfrc.org//publication/sadc-dfrc-newsletter-june-2026/)
- [Annual Report 2012](https://sadc-dfrc.org//publication/annual-report-2012/)
- [SADC\-DFRC Newsletter September 2019](https://sadc-dfrc.org//publication/sadc-dfrc-newsletter-september-2019/)
- [SADC\-DFRC Newsletter December 2019](https://sadc-dfrc.org//publication/sadc-dfrc-newsletter-december-2019/)
- [SADC\-DFRC Newsletter June 2020](https://sadc-dfrc.org//publication/sadc-dfrc-newsletter-june-2020/)

## Events
- [SADC DFI CEOs’ Forum September 2026](https://sadc-dfrc.org//events/sadc-dfi-ceos-forum-september-2026/)
- [Development Finance Credit Risk Assessment \_ July 2026](https://sadc-dfrc.org//events/development-finance-credit-risk-assessment/)
- [Renewable Energy Masterclass 2026](https://sadc-dfrc.org//events/renewable-energy-masterclass-2026/)
- [SADC DFI CEOs’ Forum February 2026](https://sadc-dfrc.org//events/sadc-dfi-ceos-forum-2026/)
- [Innovative Financial Instruments \& Structuring](https://sadc-dfrc.org//events/innovative-financial-instruments-structuring/)

## Categories
- [Newsroom](https://sadc-dfrc.org/category/newsroom/)
- [EOI](https://sadc-dfrc.org/category/eoi/)

## Case Categories
- [Capacity Building](https://sadc-dfrc.org/case-category/capacity-building/)
- [Policy Research](https://sadc-dfrc.org/case-category/policy-research/)
- [Infrastructure \& PPP](https://sadc-dfrc.org/case-category/infrastructure-ppp/)
- [SMME \& Industrial](https://sadc-dfrc.org/case-category/smme-industrial/)
- [Knowledge Sharing](https://sadc-dfrc.org/case-category/knowledge-sharing/)

## Publication Categories
- [Newsletters](https://sadc-dfrc.org/publications/newsletters/)
- [Annual Reports](https://sadc-dfrc.org/publications/annual-reports/)
- [Others](https://sadc-dfrc.org/publications/others/)

## Product categories
- [Uncategorized](https://sadc-dfrc.org/product-category/uncategorized/)
- [Institutional Performance \& Impact](https://sadc-dfrc.org/product-category/institutional-performance-impact/)
- [Risk Compliance \& Prudential Regulation](https://sadc-dfrc.org/product-category/risk-compliance-prudential-regulation/)
- [Infrastructure \& Project Development](https://sadc-dfrc.org/product-category/infrastructure-project-development/)
- [Governance \& Leadership](https://sadc-dfrc.org/product-category/governance-leadership/)

## Locations
- [Botswana](https://sadc-dfrc.org/dfi-network-members/location/botswana/)
- [Eswatini](https://sadc-dfrc.org/dfi-network-members/location/eswatini/)
- [Namibia](https://sadc-dfrc.org/dfi-network-members/location/namibia/)
- [South Africa](https://sadc-dfrc.org/dfi-network-members/location/south-africa/)
- [Zimbabwe](https://sadc-dfrc.org/dfi-network-members/location/zimbabwe/)

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