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🚨 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗼𝗽-𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 Devex: 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁'𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗸𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴   Recent cuts from #USAID, #UKAID, and EU countries have laid bare the critical value of global cooperation as well as the need for international development to evolve with the changing landscape.   Climate finance needs in lower-income countries are five times higher than current levels, with adaptation alone requiring US$387 billion annually until 2030. At the same time, early-stage investments in frontier markets face severe bottlenecks, limiting economic growth and resilience.   ✍️ In a new op-ed for Devex, SNV CEO Simon O'Connell and European DFIs - EDFI CEO David Kuijper argue that the challenge is clear, but so is the opportunity. EU institutions must step up to ensure that development finance is fit for purpose in today’s world.   Simon and David see blended finance and aggregation models as important tools to mobilise capital effectively and at scale, while also addressing key challenges and criticisms thereof. Real-world examples—Dutch Fund for Climate and Development, Africa Resilience Investment Accelerator (ARIA), and Invest for Impact Nepal—demonstrate that more effective, collaborative financing is possible.   🔗 Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/exR8-PdX Finance in Common Practitioners' Network for European Development Cooperation

🌊 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗳𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗮 𝗳𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗱? 𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘆? Climate resilience isn’t just about responding to disasters—it’s about recognising how different people experience and perceive them in the first place. Research from SNV and University of Technology Sydney's Institute for Sustainable Futures in Bhutan and Nepal reveals something critical: gendered experiences of climate events like floods, droughts, and storms, reported even from within the same household, can vary. ❓Why does this matter? Because perceptions shape preparedness. If we fail to acknowledge these differences, we risk designing climate policies that overlook who is most affected and how. Building true resilience means listening to all voices—ensuring that climate adaptation efforts reflect the lived realities of both women and men. 🌐 Read more from this #SNVPerspective guest blog by Jess MacArthur & Juliet Willetts here: https://lnkd.in/dH3vxjPi

🌍 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗴𝗿𝗼𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗴𝗿𝗶-𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀   SNV has prioritised agroecology as a sustainable pathway to enhancing food security, improving livelihoods, and strengthening resilience to climate change.   At the 𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗼𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, SNV colleagues will contribute to these vital discussions, sharing locally-led insights from our long-standing commitment to integrating agroecology into policy and practice, ensuring it plays a central role in transforming food systems.   📢 Meet us at the side event: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆  📅 25 March 2025 | 🕑 16:00 pm–18:00 pm (CAT) | 📍 Argyle hotel, Nairobi, Kenya   🔗 Click the link for more details about our contributions to the conference and to download our working papers. 👉 https://lnkd.in/eGSz9SY5 We look forward to engaging with partners to accelerate action for sustainable, climate-resilient agriculture in Eastern Africa and beyond!   Biovision Africa Trust GOGLA PELUM Kenya Association   #Agroecology #Biodiversity #SustainableFoodSystems #ClimateResilience #SNVImpactThatMatters

“𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗺 𝗼𝗳 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀.” Join Water for Women in celebrating the importance of intersectional collaboration in creating a peaceful, prosperous, and stable world. On Tuesday, 18 March, several speakers – including our very own Nadira Khawaja, SNV’s Water Sector Leader in Nepal – will come together to launch the three-part learning publication, 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘋𝘰𝘦𝘴 𝘊𝘭𝘪𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘦-𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘐𝘯𝘤𝘭𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘞𝘈𝘚𝘏 𝘓𝘰𝘰𝘬 𝘓𝘪𝘬𝘦? (Water for Women, 2025). Register now: https://lnkd.in/gPxbfs8Q This set of publications documents WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) lessons from 16 countries in the Asia-Pacific region. It offers insights into why ongoing investments in gender equality and disability and social inclusion – especially in low-resource settings – are crucial for broader climate-resilient development. #AccelerateAction #ClimateResilientSanitation #WWD25

𝗕𝗥𝗜𝗟𝗛𝗢 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗼 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝗘𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 🌱🏆 Honoured to see the BRILHO programme recognised with a Changemaker - Energy Hero Award 2025 at the SEforALL Global Forum last night! 🌍 This award reflects the innovative efforts driving the off-grid energy market in Mozambique - accelerating access to sustainable, inclusive energy solutions. Since 2019, BRILHO Mozambique has expanded clean energy access to millions, mobilised private sector investments, and supported socio-economic development and climate resilience. Javier Ayala, SNV Energy Sector Leader and BRILHO Team Lead in Mozambique, accepted the award during a ceremony celebrating energy transition champions across regions - those exemplifying exceptional innovation and leadership. With awards in two categories - Changemakers and Innovators, the event highlighted the incredible impact of individuals and organisations advancing clean energy solutions. On accepting the award, Javier noted: ‘This award is a powerful motivation to keep breaking barriers, driving innovation, and ensuring that clean, affordable energy reaches those who need it most. On behalf of SNV, the implementing agency, I reaffirm our commitment to the continued successful implementation of the BRILHO programme, enabling systemic change and creating meaningful and scalable lasting impact.’ 🌟 Deeply grateful for the support of the governments of the United Kingdom and Sweden, our dedicated team, and the communities leading this transformative journey. Congratulations to all the changemakers and innovators working towards making a difference! 💡👏 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dZXNCnx9 FCDO Services, Sida #BRILHO #SustainableEnergy #EnergyTransition #SEforALL #HeroesEnergyAwards2025

⚡️ 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗻’𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗯𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 – 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗯𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲.   Across Asia and Africa, energy poverty persists, not because solutions don’t exist but because the voices closest to the challenge are often left out of the decision-making process.   In this #SNVPerspective, Sarah Alexander unpacks why truly locally-led solutions – grounded in proximate leadership – are critical for a just energy transition. From Kenya’s solar-powered cold storage to grassroots advocacy, the key to impact lies in ensuring communities lead their own energy future.   🔗 Read more: https://lnkd.in/eANZ95ma   #LocallyLed #AccelerateAction GOGLA Dutch Fund for Climate and Development

🌱 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝘇𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲 Rural electrification in Mozambique is set to make significant progress with the Swedish government’s commitment of US$11 million to the +SOL Mini-Grid initiative. This initiative supports private sector investment in mini-grid infrastructure, helping to connect under-served communities with reliable electricity. It is implemented in close collaboration with Mozambique’s National Energy Fund (FUNAE) and the Energy Regulatory Authority (ARENE). The project also aims to strengthen governance and build local capacity in the energy sector. At the launch event, Mette Sunnergren, Sweden’s Ambassador to Mozambique, highlighted that energy access is essential for individual and community development - creating jobs, improving living conditions, and enabling education and self-improvement. Simon O'Connell, CEO of SNV, highlighted the systemic impact of this initiative - supporting communities, encouraging entrepreneurship, and contributing to Mozambique’s transition to a more resilient and decentralised energy system. +SOL Mini-Grid Facility marks an important step in Mozambique’s journey towards universal energy access. By mobilising private sector investments and fostering local capacity, the initiative can accelerate progress in delivering sustainable, reliable, and affordable electricity to rural communities. 🌍 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/evvPBhYy #EnergyAccess #RuralElectrification #RenewableEnergy #SEforALLForum

𝗦𝗘𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺 𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁: 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗗𝗚𝘀 - 𝗔𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 ⚡ Achieving universal energy access requires more than just expanding power supply - it’s about ensuring that energy is used efficiently and meaningfully to drive development. At the #SEforALLForum in Bridgetown, the "Powering the SDGs" session will dive into both sides of the equation: 🔌 Scaling up deployment of power solutions through on-grid and off-grid technologies. 💡 Ensuring available, affordable, and properly used appliances to meet real-world needs in sectors like health, education, and agriculture.   Martijn Veen, Global Head of Energy SNV, will join a panel of experts and partners from GOGLA, Havenhill Synergy Limited, and The Rockefeller Foundation to discuss how matching supply with demand is critical for long-term impact.    🗓 13 March 2025  🕚 11:00 - 12:00 (AST)  📍 Bougainvillea, Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre, Bridgetown 🔗 Learn more about SNV at the Forum: https://lnkd.in/edbQufT4 #EquitableTransition #SEforALLForum #CleanEnergy #ClimateAction #EnergyAccess #Sustainability

𝗪𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴! 𝗧𝘄𝗼 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝘂𝘁𝘆 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀, 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲𝘀   SNV is looking for two seasoned, committed, and inspirational leaders to help drive impact across our country programmes. These roles require a unique ability to navigate between global and country teams, balancing strategic vision with operational excellence.   What we are looking for:   ✅ 10+ years of experience in development cooperation in Africa and/or Asia.  ✅ Strategic leadership skills and experience in managing larger, diverse teams.  ✅ Strong ability to influence and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.  ✅ Experience managing country teams and driving performance. ✅A track record of cooperation with governments, the private sector, and institutional donors.   Key responsibilities: • Inspire and develop country teams, especially country management teams.  • Define operational expectations and monitor progress, fostering a supportive and high-performing environment.  • Ensure efficient resource management, fit-for-purpose teams, and in-country safety and security.  • Oversee country registration, annual plans, budgets, and policy implementation.  • Drive optimal performance of procurement, finance, and logistics systems.  • Lead country start-up and close-out processes.  • Promote knowledge sharing, innovation, and application of lessons learned across programmes.  • Represent SNV in regional networks and with key stakeholders, including donors, investors, and development partners. 🌍 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝗡𝗩 𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱. Ready to contribute to impact that matters? Apply before 𝟭𝟵 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱!   🔗 Learn more and apply: 🔷 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝘂𝘁𝘆 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿, 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲𝘀 (𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 & 𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮): https://lnkd.in/eenH7Uxx   🔷 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝘂𝘁𝘆 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿, 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲𝘀 (𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁 & 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮): https://lnkd.in/ezChpH7i   #Leadership #DevelopmentCooperation #CareerOpportunity #ImpactThatMatters

📢 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗲𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻'𝘀 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁? On 13 March 2025, the Investment Climate Reform Facility will explore this question, drawing on key lessons from its work in the African, Caribbean, and Pacific regions. 💡 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁: 🔹Insights from over 60 interventions that have driven 30 policy reforms, opening new opportunities for women. 🔹Expert perspectives from: Paz Velasco (EU INTPA); Irene Danquah, ANutr (ICR Facility); Daberuje Onesi-Lawani (SMEDAN Nigeria); Frank Isioma Okafor (EU Delegation to Nigeria & ECOWAS); Anthony Brand, SME Expert, Organisation of African Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS). 📅 Date: 13 March 2025 | 11:00 - 12:30 CET 📍 Location: Online 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/eXGh8ayE 🌍 Over the past five years, the Investment Climate Reform (ICR) Facility - a collaboration between Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, Expertise France, British Council, and SNV - has worked with 700 public and private sector partners to enhance their capacity to diagnose, influence, design, implement, and evaluate gender-inclusive business environment reforms. Join the conversation and help shape a business environment that works for women! #WomensEconomicEmpowerment #AccelerateAction #BusinessEnvironment #EUInternationalCooperation