Call for Proposals: Fostering Human Development

This Call for Proposal is designed to support financial solutions to that enhance community resilience and human potential through targeted support in key areas of health, education, and gender equality, preferably leveraging technology-driven solutions.

Thematic Focus

• Human Potential
• Community Resilience
• Innovation & Technology

Target SDGs

• In alignment with their defined SDGs, they are looking for innovative proposals that address the urgent and critical needs within:
  • SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being: Promoting comprehensive healthcare access and wellbeing across all demographics.
  • SDG 4: Quality Education: Advancing inclusive, equitable quality education and fostering lifelong learning opportunities for everyone.
  • SDG 5: Gender Equality: Ensuring equal opportunities and rights for all genders by eliminating discrimination, promoting women’s leadership and participation, and addressing barriers to social, economic, and political empowerment.

Funding Information

• 5’000’000 CHF for up to 3 Awardees

Geographical Location

• ODA-eligible countries
• Preference for (Southeast) Asia and specifically the Mekong region

Eligibility Criteria

• EoI Eligibility: The EoI must adhere to the submission requirements.
• Candidate Eligibility: The Candidate must be a legally registered entity.
• Track Record: The Candidate must have a minimum of USD 50 million in Assets under Management (AuM), either within the current fund or through previous senior asset management roles.
• Professional Experience: The Candidate’s management team must demonstrate proven experience, with at least 10 years of senior-level expertise in asset management or other relevant roles.
• Asset Class: The Candidate must target a specific asset class, such as Private Equity, Private Debt, Venture Capital, or Guarantees.
• Target Fund Size: The Candidate must have a minimum target of at least US$ 30 million.
• GP Commitment: The GP must hold at least 1% of the total fund size at all times.
• Fund Lifetime: The Fund’s lifetime must be equal to or less than 12 years. If the Fund is structured as evergreen, SIFI must receive its invested capital within 12 years.
• Standards: The Fund’s environmental and social (E&S) standards must meet at least the IFC Performance Standards and the ILO Fundamental Conventions.
• First close: The candidate must reach Fund’s first close in maximum 12 months after award notice.
• Thematic Focus: The Fund must have at least 50% of its portfolio focus on one or more of the relevant SDGs.
• Documentation: The Candidate commits that all documentation, including the financial model, has been updated no later than 12 months ago.

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