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SDG 16 Peace Justice & Strong Institutions

Prequalification of NGOs for a rapid response mechanism in Eastern Africa

To enable faster humanitarian response in East Africa, we supported an international donor in setting up a rapid response mechanism. Our role was to prequalify a pool of NGOs to ensure quick project preparation and implementation.

We mapped active NGOs across relevant countries and sectors, invited them to submit Expressions of Interest, and assessed their capacities through a tailored evaluation tool and on-site visits to regional offices in Nairobi. The resulting analysis and report now allow the donor to swiftly identify suitable NGO partners for future interventions.

Developing and Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF) for a Refugee Fund in Uganda

For Uganda’s Refugee Response Fund, we designed an Environmental and Social Management Framework to ensure compliance with international standards. This included safeguard plans for pilot projects and a land acquisition framework.

Working with local experts, we conducted field visits, stakeholder consultations, and training workshops to build capacity and ensure risks were managed inclusively and sustainably. The Fund now integrates strong environmental and social safeguards into its operations.

Developing a Toolbox for Remote Management and Monitoring of Development Projects

We advised an international donor on opportunities and risks of remote project management in fragile contexts. To support practical application, we created a toolbox with over 60 good practice examples, strategies for stakeholder engagement, and guidance on technology use.

Developed through broad consultations and participatory workshops, the toolbox equips practitioners with tools to manage projects effectively when travel or on-site monitoring is limited. It is now widely used to ensure successful programming in complex environments.

Designing a Regional Migration Fund for the Horn of Africa

We assisted the German government and IGAD in designing a Regional Migration Fund to address displacement and migration challenges. Through consultations with communities and governments, we identified priorities in economic opportunities and inclusive infrastructure.

Our design study defined governance and operational frameworks, later validated in multi-stakeholder workshops. Formalised in an Aide Mémoire between IGAD and KfW, the Fund is now moving toward operationalisation.