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Strengthening green and equitable SMEs & Social Enterprises in Latin America

Overview

The main objective of NESsT is to promote sustainable development by investing in green value chain and circular economy social enterprises, generating local economic growth, expanding markets, and increasing equity and inclusion for marginalised populations, such as women and indigenous peoples, while protecting the environment.

 NESsT supports suitable enterprises through tailored financial support, business mentoring and strategic networking. More information on the requirements and application process can be found on the project website. 

This project is open to support suitable enterprises through open calls / scouting processes. Please visit the project website or contact us to find out how you can benefit from this support.

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Key information

Start date

June 2024

End date

May 2027

Target group(s)

Companies

Sector(s)

Agriculture, fishing, forestry; Garment and textile; Energy and extractives; Industry and manufacturing; Trade and services; Information and communications technologies; Financial sector; Transportation; Other

Type of initiative

Country level

Countries of intervention

Brazil; Colombia; Peru

Type(s) of support

Tools for risk assessment & reporting; Multi-stakeholder collaboration; Capacity building & training; Impact investment & financing

Type(s) of contributor

EU Member State; Other

Contributor(s)

Swedish International Development Agency (Sida); IKEA Social Entrepreneurship

Implementing organisation(s)

Nonprofit Enterprise Self-Sustaining Team, Inc (NESsT)