Energy and Environment Partnership Africa Trust Fund
Switzerland supports the Energy and Environment Partnership Africa Trust Fund to advance clean energy solutions in Zimbabwe. The project provides grants, business development support and investment facilitation to innovative private-sector actors that deliver clean energy services to vulnerable communities. This aligns with Switzerland’s interest to support climate change mitigation and inclusive economic development in Zimbabwe.
| Paese/Regione | Tema | Periodo | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Zimbabwe |
Canbiamento climatico ed ambiente Inclusive economic Development nothemedefined
Generazione di energia rinnovabile
Creazione di occupazione Sviluppo delle piccole e medie imprese (PMI) |
01.12.2025
- 30.11.2029 |
CHF 4’850’000
|
- Other international or foreign NGO North
- Settore privato straniero Sud/Est
- Nordic Development Fund
-
Settore in base alle categorie del Comitato di Aiuto allo sviluppo (DAC) dell'OCSE ENERGY
OTHER SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND SERVICES
INDUSTRIA
Sotto-Settore in base alle categorie del Comitato di Aiuto allo sviluppo (DAC) dell'OCSE Energy generation, renewable sources - multiple technologies
Politica occupazionale e gestione amministrativa
Sviluppo delle piccole e medie imprese (PMI)
Temi trasversali Il progetto sostiene anche miglioramenti nell'organizzazione partner
Tipo di aiuto Fondi comuni o combinati da donatori multipli
Mandato senza fondo fiduciario
Numero del progetto 7F10845
| Contesto | Zimbabwe’s energy access remains critically low, especially in rural areas, where limited connections, frequent outages and climate-stressed infrastructure undermine livelihoods and economic growth. While national policies support renewable energy and green development, limited investment and weak enforcement slow progress. The private sector, key to expanding clean energy, faces financing and operational barriers. EEP Africa, a regional initiative working across 17 countries in Eastern and Southern Africa offers a strategic solution by supporting early-stage enterprises, derisking investment, and promoting innovation. Its blended approach includes grants, business services, and investment facilitation. Switzerland provides support for EEP Africa’s engagement in Zimbabwe. EEP Africa empowers local businesses to deliver affordable, sustainable energy to underserved communities, which aligns with Switzerland’s development priorities and interests, and Zimbabwe’s development goals. |
| Obiettivi | To contribute to poverty reduction, gender equality, and the adoption of affordable, climate-resilient clean energy solutions that empower vulnerable communities and support inclusive, sustainable development in Zimbabwe. |
| Gruppi target |
The direct beneficiaries are clean energy project developers, with a strong focus on women-led enterprises, who will gain access to financing, capacity building, and market opportunities. The secondary beneficiaries are vulnerable households, communities, and end users who will benefit from improved energy access, as well as job seekers particularly women and youth who will access new employment opportunities in the green energy sector. |
| Effetti a medio termine |
The expected outcomes of this project are: 1. Increased availability and uptake of high-quality, affordable green energy solutions; 2. Enhanced technical, business, and investment readiness of project developers; 3. Enhanced investor engagement and market development; 4. Successful scale-up of early-stage innovative projects. |
| Risultati |
Risultati principali attesi: ▪ Deployment and financing mechanisms established to ensure widespread access to affordable, reliable clean energy technologies and services. ▪ Targeted capacity-building, incubation, and mentorship programmes delivered to strengthen the technical, business, and gender-responsive capabilities of clean energy developers. ▪ Investor networks, matchmaking platforms, and market intelligence products created to connect developers with financiers and stimulate clean energy market growth. ▪ High-potential pilot projects supported with technical assistance, and knowledge-sharing to expand proven clean energy solutions to new markets and communities. Risultati fasi precedenti: • Supported 18 competitively selected renewable energy companies across Zimbabwe and Zambia to deploy innovative renewable energy solutions and develop scalable business models. ▪ Over 92,000 people in Zimbabwe and Zambia gained access to clean and reliable energy, advancing energy equity, improving livelihoods, and strengthening resilience in underserved and off grid communities. ▪ More than €12.3 million in climate finance was mobilized by investees, leveraging grants, equity, and other funding sources to scale clean energy and climate resilience solutions across Zimbabwe and Zambia. ▪ Supported companies achieved a cumulative reduction of 111,373 tons of CO2 emissions. |
| Direzione/Ufficio responsabile |
DSC |
| Partner del progetto |
Partner contrattuale ONG internazionale o straniera Economia privata |
| Coordinamento con altri progetti e attori |
Donor partners: Austria, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Switzerland, and NDF itself Projects supported by SDC HQ; REPIC, COGEA, EnDev and Impact-Linked Finance for Climate Action initiative Swiss-supported initiatives such as MASAP, U-RISE and OYE |
| Budget | Fase in corso Budget Svizzera CHF 4’850’000 Budget svizzero attualmente già speso CHF 0 Budget inclusi partner del progetto CHF 31’704’255 Progetto totale dalla prima fase Budget Svizzera CHF 8’908’451 Budget inclusi partner del progetto CHF 13’950’000 |
| Fasi del progetto |
Fase 2 01.12.2025 - 30.11.2029 (Active) Fase 1 15.11.2021 - 30.11.2025 (Fase in corso) |
