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UDB – SDGC/A PARTNERSHIP. Presentation Structure. UDB: Who We are. 100% Government- owned DFI Uganda’s National Development Bank Non-regulated FI. UDB is mandated to…
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UDB: Who We are • 100% Government- owned DFI • Uganda’s National Development Bank • Non-regulated FI Inspiring Development
UDB is mandated to… Profitably promote and finance viable economic development in Uganda, by assisting in establishment, modernization, expansion of key sectors, provide advise to clients in relation to the above Provide short, medium and long term secured loans Acquire shareholding in viable businesses Make funds available for reinvestment by selling any investment of the company as and when appropriate 1 2 3 4
Our Strategy: Linkage to National Development Plan & SDGs Agriculture Infrastructure Tourism Manufacturing Human Capital Development Inspiring Development
UDB: PERFORMANCE & IMPACT Financial Performance Socio-economic Impact
Fitch Rating 2018 (inaugural): B+ • AADFI Rating 2018: A+ rating (Best performing DFI) • Corporate Governance 2018: Runner-up • Financial Reporting (FiRe) Awards Uganda, 2018 • Winner (Banking services); • Overall: 2nd runner-up Excellent Financial reporting • Other Recognition: • Sustainable Finance Award (Group Lending Program); • Admission to the SSCI (one of 4 pioneer FI’s in the world)
UDB PARTNERSHIP WITH SDGC/A • August 2017 • UDB and SDGC-A sign 3-Year MoU; the terms: • Objectives: • Long-term collaboration: Development/adaptation of best practices, knowledge and policies • Enhance UDB institutional capacity: identify, analyze, finance SDG-related projects • Initial Period: Expectations • Needs assessment of UDB within SDG context • Regulatory & supervisory framework • Project Appraisal methodology • Funding Strategy
DELIVERABLES FOR INNITIAL PERIOD Project Appraisal Approach • Review of UDB credit policy, project appraisal and related process map • Review of related documentation incl. due diligence checklists, appraisal report, et al Outcome • Project Appraisal Manual – now integrated within UDB process * Project alignment to NDP II & SDGs * M & E framework to scope impact • Financial Analysis guidelines • Project appraisal report template Needs Assessment Approach • On-site institutional assessment • Interviews with key UDB stakeholders • Review of UDB’s 2018-22 Strategic Plan • End-to-end review of the UDB policy framework Outcome • Varied inputs into organizational strategy – alignment to SDG’s • Inputs into UDB policy framework • Improved institutional awareness (alignment to SDG’s)
DELIVERABLES FOR INNITIAL PERIOD Funding Strategy Approach • Review of UDB capitalization gap Vs - UDB growth aspirations; - Other DFIs (capital Vs GDP); - Funding mix (diversification); Outcome • Comprehensive Funding Strategy: • Diversification of funding sources • Diversification of shareholding / equity stake • Explore Debt options (incl. concessionary borrowing, blended finance, co-financing, capital markets, Green & SDG bonds Regulatory Framework Approach • Review of regulatory frameworks for DFIs – incl. rationale, challenges, regulatory options, et al Outcome • Proposed regulatory and supervisory framework submitted to the Bank of Uganda (BoU) • BoU has undertaken other related activities (incl. research and benchmarking activities) to inform a comprehensive DFI regulation • Draft regulatory framework under consideration by line ministry
Reflections: A Healthy Partnership UDB better placed: • STRATEGY: (structure, policy, awareness) SDG– conscious • APPRAISAL: Ability to identify, analyze, finance SDG-linked projects; thus catalyze SDG adoption/implementation • FUNDING: Ability to explore/source/attract funds to actualize UDB’s SDG implementation mandate • M & E and REPORTING: Ability to scope, measure and report the impact generated • LINKAGES & COLLABORATION: Ability to identify with related-actors in the SDG implementation • REGULATION (when adopted): will see improved efficiency, governance & institutional opportunities