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Training on Smart Proposals for Resource Mobilization for Development Finance Institutions in Africa

  • November 17, 19, 24, 26, 2025. Two hours each day
  • English
  • Online
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Background

Accessing international funding and mobilizing resources is vital for Development Finance Institutions (DFIs). It allows DFIs to leverage approaches such as blended and concessional finance, especially for climate and social development goals, while also diversifying currency and risk exposure, to fulfill their development mandate. Additionally, international funding often comes with technical assistance, enhancing institutional capacity and governance. It boosts credibility, fosters global partnerships, and aligns DFI operations with national development plans and global goals (e.g. SDGs).

AADFI and the ICR Facility are jointly organizing a virtual training on Smart Proposal for Resource Mobilization for African DFIs to address this topic.

Program Objectives

The training is designed to equip DFI professionals with the knowledge, skills, and tools needed to secure and manage diverse resources through effective partnerships.

Key Features

  • Duration: A total of 8 hours, spread over 2 hours each day on 17, 19, 24 and 26 November, from 11:00 – 13:00 GMT /14.00 – 16.00 EAT/ 13.00-15.00 UTC +2 on each day
  • Format: Virtual training combining trainer facilitation and interactive participation through case studies, interviews and group exercises
  • Target Audience: Professionals responsible for organizational financial sustainability, specific project funding needs, resource mobilization, business development and related
  • Participation: A limit of up to 30 participants, with a maximum of 2 participants per DFI. This training is designed to be interactive and build on peer learning. Participants are required to actively participate in and commit to attending each session.
  • Language: English
  • Topics to be covered: The course will be divided into 4 sessions covering the following key areas: 
    • Monday, 17 November 2025 11.00-13:00 GMT
      Session 1: Donor landscaping/ Profiling Current Trends in International Financing for Development
      Who is Responsible for Proposal Development?
    • Wednesday, 19 November 2025 11.00-13:00 GMT
      Session 2: Overview of Best Practices in Partnerships, Resource Mobilization Strategies and Financial Mechanisms
    • Monday, 24 November 2025 11.00-13:00 GMT
      Session 3: Methodologies and Tools for Assessing Funding Needs at the Organizational Level
    • Wednesday, 26 November 2025 11.00-13:00 GMT
      Session 4: Developing a Resource Mobilization Proposal

Throughout these sessions, participants will engage in participatory sessions focused on scenarios and testimonials in resource mobilization for development, including traditional and nontraditional funding sources. Developing partnerships is a critical component of resource mobilization.  Subsequently, these sessions will also include presentations by representatives of selected donors/funding partners and discussions on various resource mobilization practices.

Expected learning outcomes

Throughout the four sessions, participants will explore various practices, partnerships, and resource mobilization experiences from various DFIs, drafting a sample proposal tailored to their institutional and/or programme context. Specifically, the following outcomes are expected:

  1. Understanding funder requirements and priorities
  2. Understanding the proposal writing process:
    • Reviewing trends in funding sources, including Official Development Assistance outlooks, non-traditional donors, the private sector, partnerships, and other stakeholders.
    • Assessing funding needs in relation to long-term sustainability and growth objectives, analyzing opportunities and risks.
  1. Designing proposals that:
    • Align with the organization’s mandate, strategic framework, and plans.
    • Align with funder/donor needs and are persuasive and compelling.

 

Programme Administration

  1. The ICR Facility and AADFI Directorate will administer the workshop.
  2. The training will be governed by rules to facilitate maximum learning and foster good relations among participants, instructors, and the Workshop Directorate. Below are the relevant extracts of the regulations for this workshop:
    • The nomination of a candidate is deemed to imply their readiness to comply with the advice of the instructors and the Workshop Directorate.
    • Participants must promptly and regularly attend all sessions, including group breakout sessions.
    • Only participants who attended all sessions and actively participated will receive a Certificate.
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