An overview of window 2

OPERATIONAL DETAILS OF WINDOW 2 Objectives: To improve labour productivity in the informal sector and therefore enhance their competitiveness. To enhance production of high-quality goods by informal sector hence leading to business growth and competitiveness To increase employment opportunities in Micro enterprises

Window 2 cont’d. Target group [Informal Sector] Funding will be provided to the following categories of beneficiaries to address their training needs: - Self-employed - workers - Craftsmen - Micro and small enterprises - Cooperatives and Associations - Non-Government Organizations - Community Based Organizations (CBOs) - Trade Unions Informal sector is characterized by fragmented actors Intermediary institutions like trade associations, Apex bodies, NGOs, Cooperatives will take lead in applying on behalf of their members

Window 2 cont’d. Capacity of the training provider Private or public vocational training institution, NGOs, business support agencies, advisory center or rural technology facilities provided the instructor (trainer) has adequate professional qualifications Trainer must demonstrate capacity in terms of knowledge, skills, practical experience, training facilities, machines or tools, most current technology to provide relevant training requested by the applicant Must have a proven track record for implementation of training programs toward the specified target group. Training provider will be subject to a quality check Applicant may be requested for the quotation of three eligible training providers for review

Window 2 cont’d. Eligibility The organization/association / NGO / CBO must have been in existence for at least 1 year and should be duly registered For Craftsmen and micro enterprises that don’t have legal status can join existing relevant associations for them to access the support.

Window 2 cont’d. The support must strengthen the capacity of associations to cater for the interests of their members. Short basic entrepreneurship training, short basic Management and IT training Training in teaching skills is eligible for support for Master craftsmen and the staff associations SDF will finance training materials, equipment and tools where they are important for training purposes.

Window 2 cont’d. Funding modalities Applications have a ceiling of US $ 50,000 with element of 90% grant 10% contribution of the applicant can be in kind National umbrella organizations, applying on behalf of affiliated members may exceed US 50,000 but not exceed US $ 100,000 10% of grant can be for equipment.

SDF Ineligible Activities Seminars and conferences designed to stimulate discussions Induction/orientation programmes (except only those relevant for SDF programmes) Programmes specific to company procedures/policies Training for spiritual, cultural and social enhancement, e.g. religious studies and appreciation of music Professional-training programmes, involving the upgrading of personnel such as doctors, lawyers, accountants and architects Postgraduate training programmes, involving the pursuance of higher education leading to the award of an advanced diploma, graduate diploma, degree or post degree qualification Attachment of engineers and senior managers to advance their skills and knowledge in existing or new work areas. The SDF will not provide funding for further development of the business of the members of the association, who have attended the training, but it would seek collaboration with projects that can offer such follow-up services upon completion of the training

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