📋 Tender Overview
The UN Sustainable Development Fund (Emai Fund) was established in September 2025 through initial contributions from Switzerland and the UN Peace Building Fund. This strategic financing instrument is placed under the leadership of the United Nations Resident Coordinator to fast-track progress on priorities of the National Development Plan (NDP) 2024–28 of the Central African Republic. The Fund will provide catalytic initial financing for high-impact joint programmes in an inclusive approach.
Country/region Topic Period Budget
Central African Republic
Other
Sector not specified
01.09.2025 - 31.12.2026
CHF 900’000
The project in brief
Background The Central African Republic (CAR) is charting its path toward sustainable development, despite persistent and entrenched challenges. With the launch of its National Development Plan 2024–2028 (NDP), the country has set forth an ambitious roadmap to reduce dependency on humanitarian aid and accelerate structural transformation. None the less, the humanitarian situation remains dire for large parts of the population. The UN through the Resident Coordinator’s Office has set up the Emai Fund to mobilize additional resources for sustainable development in CAR to provide catalytic initial financing for high-impact joint programmes implemented by participating UN organisations in support to furthering national priorities.
Objectives The EMAI Fund aims to fast-track the implementation of the National Development Plan 2024-2028 that gathers national priorities of the Central African Republic.
Target groups The whole population of the Central African Republic, with a focus on women, youth, returnees, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and all other vulnerable groups.
Medium-term outcomes - The population in CAR lives in an environment where mechanisms for peacebuilding, national reconciliation and governance are inclusive, accountable and effective. - The population in CAR lives under the rule of law and has access to justice and security, and their human rights are promoted and protected. - The population in CAR, especially women, children, youth, and other vulnerable groups accesses and uses inclusive and sustainable quality services in education, health, nutrition, WASH, food security, and social protection, - The population in CAR, especially women, children, youth, and other vulnerable groups are protected from all forms of violence, exploitation, and discrimination, including those based on gender, in an environment conducive to gender equality. - The population in CAR, especially those living in rural areas has equitable access to quality, sustainable and resilient infrastructure that supports economic recovery, well-being and regional transformation. - The population in CAR especially women, youth, refugees, returnees, IDPs and other vulnerable groups has equitable and sustainable access to economic opportunities that promote the creation of decent jobs, entrepreneurship, innovation and digi
