SAARC Regional Integration through Project Funding & Collaboration SAARC Development Fund Under Economic and Infrastructure Windows Co-Financing of Projects
SAARC
Regional Integration through Project Funding & Collaboration
SAARC DevelopmentFund
UnderEconomic and Infrastructure Windows
Co-Financing of Projects
Introduction
SDF encourages co-financing of cross boarder project in SAARC Member State to promote
Regional Co-operation and Integration. The SDF focuses on regional programmes and projects
which fulfill the objectives of SDF and SAARC Charter.
SDF may facilitate arranging for funds with similar institutions for lending ton various projects
in SAARC Member States.
The SAARC Development Fund was established by the Heads of the eight SAARC Member States
in April 2010 with the aim to: i) Promote the welfare of the people of SAARC region, ii) Improve
quality of life, iii) Accelerate economic growth, social progress and poverty alleviation in the region.
vi)aimed to contribute to regional cooperation and integration through project collaboration.
The Fund serves as the umbrella financial institution for SAARC projects and programs which are
are in fulfillment of the objectives of the SAARC Charter.
Governing Structure of SDF
SDF is governed by the Governing Council that comprises Finance Ministers of SAARC Member
States. The Board of Directors of SDF comprises the senior officials representing Finance Ministries
of Member States, Secretary General of SAARC and CEO, SDF.
Windows of SDF
SDF currently has three windows i.e. Economic and Infrastructure Windows and Social Window.
Economic Window extends funding to projects in Trade and Industrial Development, Agriculture
and allied sectors, Services Sector, Science and Technology, and other non-Infrastructure areas.
Infrastructure Window extends funding to projects related to Energy, Power, Transportation,
Tele Communications, Environment, Tourism, and other Infrastructure areas.
Infrastructure Window is operationalis and economic window is proposed to be a operationalised.
Project/Programs involving any one or more then one SAARC Member State with the direct
benefit going to more then one Member State.
SDF will be co-financing with local financial institutions/banks in SAARC member states, other
Regional Regional Financial Institution, Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs)/any other
Funding.
Loans under the two windows can be extended to both public/private sector and autonomous
bodies in SAARC Member States. SDF extends funding to project under both sovereign and
non-sovereign lending in SAARC Member States.
Currency of loans: Loans can be extended both in USD and local currencies of SAARC Member
States.
Actual terms will depend upon project requirements based on appraisal and risk perception.
For infrastructure projects and those under Economic window co-funded with other banks/FIs,
lending norms of the lead banker will be applied.
Focus Areas and Eligible Projects
Tourism
Tele Communication
Energy
Transportation - Rail
Power
Environment
Industrial Development
Transportation - Road
India
Srilanka
Bangladesh
Afghanistan
Maldives
Pakistan Nepal Bhutan
Trade
Agriculture and allied sectors Science & Technology Wind Energy
Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME)
Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) are an important channel for providing intra-SAARC
trade, inclusive and sustainable regional development of South Asia thereby facilitating regional
integration.
SDF proposes to lunch its MSME program, shortly, in order to upgrade Micro Small Medium
Enterprises in the SAARC region.
SDF proposes to co-finance projects that facilitate infrastructure creation, research and
development, product development, technology up gradation among others. Such a measure
is likely to create access to financial services which can in-turn boost job creation, raise income,
reduce vulnerability and increase investment in human capital in SAARC Member State.
Process of submitting the Project Proposals:
Concept Note along with Detailed Project Report (DPR) can be submitted directly
to The Chief Executive Officer at the below mentioned address or through syndica-
tion mechanism.
SAARC Development Fund
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10. PIBBED11. NCBWE12. SAFVCD
1. Strengthening the Livelihood Initiative for Homebased Workers in the SAARC Region (SABAH)
2. Strengthening Maternal and Child Health, including Immunization (MCH)
3. Scaling up of Zero Energy Cold Storage (ZECS) Technology for the Horticultural Commodities in the High Hills of SAARC Countries (ZECS)
4. Empowering Rural Communities: Reaching the Unreached (CeCs)
5. South Asia Initiative to End Violence Against Children (SAIEVAC)
6. Post Harvest Management and Value Addition of Fruits in Production Catchments in SAARC Countries (Post Harvest)
7. Toll Free Helplines for Women and Children (Toll Free)
8. Strengthening of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Services in Selected Areas of SAARC Countries (WASH)
9. SAARC Regional Inter-Professional Masters’ Program in Rehabilitation Science (RIMP)
10. Promoting Integrated Bamboo Based Enterprise Development among SAARC Countries (PIBBED)
11. Networking and Capacity Building of Women Entrepreneurs (SMEs) from SAARC Countries (NCBWE)
12. Livelihood Enhancement of Small Farmers in SAARC Region through Small Agro-business focusing on Value Chain Development (SAFVCD)
PROJECTS-SOCIAL WINDOW
PROJECTS-INFRASTRUCTURE WINDOW
INFRASTRUCTURE WINDOW1. 900 MW Hydro Power2. 13.2MW Waste to Energy
SOCIAL WINDOW
INFRASTRUCTURE WINDOW
1. 900 MW Hydro Power
SOCIAL WINDOW
INFRASTRUCTURE WINDOW1. 900 MW Hydro Power
SOCIAL WINDOW
1. 13.2 MW Waste to Energy Project in Sri Lanka with the participation of India 2. 900MW Hydro Power Project in Nepal with the participation of Bangladesh and India
1. SABAH2. MCH3. SAIEVAC4. Post Harvest5. Toll Free6. WASH7. RIMP8. NCBWE9. SAFVCD
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1. 13.2MW Waste to Energy
SOCIAL WINDOW
SDF Funded Projects in SAARC Member States
Ph +975-02-321152Fax +975-02-321203
Chief Executive OfficerSAAC Development Fund