The 2016 Annual Report details a year of significant institutional growth, highlighted by the official opening of our new permanent office in Gaborone and the expansion of the DFI Network to 36 members. This report covers our progress in aligning DFI activities with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the strengthening of the PSGRS framework, and the deepening of our partnership with JICA. With 19 successful programmes and a strong financial position, this report demonstrates the DFRC’s increasing stability and recognition as a centre of excellence.