SME Recovery Fund
Diagnostic assessments, recovery roadmaps, and bridge financing for businesses navigating economic disruption.
Read More chevron_rightFinancing, technical assistance, and market access that help small and medium enterprises in emerging economies overcome shocks and grow with resilience.
Structured support across four program areas, each addressing a specific barrier that prevents small and medium enterprises from recovering and growing.
Diagnostic assessments, recovery roadmaps, and bridge financing for businesses navigating economic disruption.
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One-on-one advisory from sector-experienced mentors covering strategy, operations, finance, and compliance.
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Connections to buyers, distributors, export facilitators, and trade networks across global markets.
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Practical training in financial management, digital operations, workforce development, and climate resilience.
Read More chevron_rightWe combine diagnostic assessment, tailored advisory, market connections, and capacity building into one cohesive support journey rather than isolated services.
Explore our approach arrow_forwardOperating alongside the UN Development Programme and its presence in over 170 countries, drawing on deep relationships with governments and finance institutions.
Learn about our partners arrow_forwardPrograms are built not just to recover from the last crisis, but to build the operational and financial resilience needed to navigate the next one.
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True recovery requires more than capital. It demands an understanding of local contexts, regulatory environments, and community needs. By partnering with governments, development institutions, and the private sector, we co-create solutions that are sustainable and rooted in the communities they serve.
Our localized approach ensures interventions are precisely targeted, minimizing waste and maximizing impact across every region we operate in.
Learn more about our methodology arrow_forwardThe UN Global Facility provides small and medium enterprises with access to advisory services, market connections, capacity building, and recovery financing in partnership with international development organizations including UNDP.
Small and medium enterprises across eligible regions can apply. Priority is given to businesses with growth potential affected by economic disruption, including pandemic impacts, climate events, and supply chain crises.
Most foundational services are provided at no cost to qualifying SMEs. Certain advanced advisory engagements may involve nominal fees depending on program availability in your region.
Complete the expression of interest form on our contact page or reach our regional coordinators directly. Qualifying businesses are typically contacted within 5 business days.