As we celebrated our 10th anniversary, the 2014 Annual Report marks the end of our second strategic plan and the unveiling of our ambitious new vision: to be the leader in facilitating development finance solutions in the region and continent. This report reviews a year where we trained 522 professionals and launched a comprehensive scan […]
The 2013 Annual Report captures a year of significant expansion for the DFRC, marked by the full operationalization of the SADC PPP Network and the rollout of the Prudential Standards, Guidelines and Rating System (PSGRS). This report details how we delivered 18 high-impact programmes, with a growing focus on institution-specific training. It also covers our […]
This annual report covers the financial year 2010/11, a period of consolidation and strategic growth for the SADC-DFRC. It highlights the successful delivery of 15 capacity-building programmes and the establishment of the Regional Technical Assistance Facility (RTAF) with seed capital from the DBSA. A key milestone was the launch of the SADC PPP Network, positioning […]
The 2010 Annual Report marks the first year of implementing our new Five-Year Strategic Plan (2009-2014), following a period of restructuring to create a more focused and cost-effective organisation. This report details the successful delivery of diverse training programmes, including new courses on debt management and PPP appraisal, and a growing demand for institution-specific training. […]
The Year 2008/09 saw DFRC activities continue to trend Upwards and its outreach extends to cover non core area and beyond the region, In tandem with this trend was an upturn in donor support which was most welcome as a demostration of a growing role of DFRC in the region. As with Previous years and […]
The 2008 Annual Report showcases a year of robust financial turnaround and significant strategic progress. Following a strong operational performance, the report highlights key achievements including the launch of the ‘Credit Rating Methodology for African DFIs’ project, the roll-out of the corporate governance programme, and the execution of a landmark consultancy for the Government of […]
The 2007 Annual Report chronicles a year of transition and consolidation. Marked by a change in leadership with the appointment of Mr. Stuart Kufeni as CEO, the report also celebrates the DFRC’s formal recognition as a SADC treaty-based institution under the Finance and Investment Protocol (FIP). It highlights the launch of a major research project […]
The 2006 Annual Report captures a pivotal year of growth and recognition for the DFRC, highlighted by the official opening of our permanent headquarters in Gaborone by the SADC Council of Ministers Chair. This report details the successful delivery of six key training programmes, the expansion of the DFI Network to 23 members, and significant […]
In our first year of service as a Board our responsibilities were minimal: during this period and, as one of our primary tasks, we adopted the formula for contributions of the Development Finance Institutions (DFI) Network Members to the DFRC’s recurrent expenditure. Except for the legal and procedural rules that we approved, which would govern […]
This Annual Report is the first Report of the Development Finance Resource Centre (DFRC), and the DFI Network of SADC. Both of these institutions are new “self-help” creations of SADC, aimed at supporting regional economic integration and effective delivery on the development challenges facing the sub-region. They have specifically taken on the challenge of supporting […]
Southern African Development Community – Development Finance Resource Centre (SADC-DFRC) serves as a regional centre of excellence and secretariat for development finance institutions (DFIs) from SADC member states.
