The SADC Development Finance Resource Centre (SADC-DFRC) is pleased to present its Annual Report for the financial year 2016/17. This comprehensive report details our continued commitment to our mandate: strengthening development finance institutions (DFIs) and supporting governments to achieve national and regional development goals.

As the leader in facilitating development finance solutions in the SADC region and the continent, the 2017 report showcases a year of significant progress in capacity building, policy research, and strategic partnerships.

Inside this report, you will find:

• Chairperson’s & CEO’s Statements: Insights into our strategic direction, the growing importance of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the SADC Industrialisation Strategy, and the expansion of our services to the wider African continent.

• Programme Highlights: A detailed overview of the 22 capacity-building programmes delivered, including specialized training for individual DFIs and the successful “Development Finance Schools” model. Learn how we trained over 600 participants from DFIs, government, and the private sector.

• Policy & Research: Updates on the implementation of the Prudential Standards, Guidelines and Rating System (PSGRS), a key tool for strengthening DFI governance and creditworthiness.

• Governance & Financials: A complete overview of our governance structure, including the Board of Trustees, and our audited financial statements for the year.

Key Achievements at a Glance:

• 22 Capacity building programmes conducted.

• 615 Professionals trained across the region.

• 90% Average Programme Evaluation Index (PEI), well above the target.

• 37 SADC-DFI Network members.

Explore the full report to understand how the SADC-DFRC is working collaboratively to build a robust development finance ecosystem, fostering economic growth, employment, and poverty alleviation in the region.