Belgian South-African Study and Consultancy Fund

Study and consultancy fund with focus on specific areas and niches. To strengthen the capacity of public institutions of South Africa, on the one hand in support of the prioritized sectors of the Belgian cooperation and the preparation of a new indicative program of cooperation, and on the other hand through the implementation of the Paris Declaration on harmonization and alignment of aid

The fund is aimed at improving effectiveness and quality of service delivery at all levels of government and by enhancing skills development in the small business and informal sectors through engaging consultants capable of transferring the requisite knowledge and skills to the local institutions. The fund is focussed on those niche areas where government departments and agencies lack proficiency but require being better informed so that they can effectively deliver the required services and/or make informed decisions. The selection and reporting requirements are well documented in the fund’s procedure manual. Each approved project/activity is unique in that it addresses a felt need by the beneficiary institution/department/agency.