Achieving Seychelles National Development Strategy: The Benefits of an Integrated National Financing Framework (INFF)

The Financing for Small Island Developing States (FINS), a United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) initiative helps countries like Seychelles strengthen their capacity to mobilize and align financing with their national development priorities through the Integrated National Financing Framework (INFF) approach. An INFF enables countries to access all sources of finance – domestic and international, public and private – to achieve their national priorities.

As part of the FINS initiative, UNDESA in partnership with the Government of Seychelles will host an INFF Training of Trainers workshop from 4th to 7th February 2025, at the Savoy Seychelles Resort & Spa. This workshop will equip selected officials from the Ministry of Finance, National Planning & Trade (MoFNPT) with skills to apply the INFF approach to support the implementation of the Seychelles National Development Strategy (NDS) 2024-2028.
 

The Seychelles NDS 2024-2028 outlines the country’s priorities, including modernizing public services, promoting environmental sustainability, and enhancing economic resilience. The INFF workshop will assist Seychelles in aligning its financing strategies with these priorities. Ms. Shari Spiegel, Director of the Financing for Sustainable Development Office (FSDO) at UN DESA, who joined virtually, highlighted:
 

“This workshop, as part of the Financing for SIDS or FINS initiative, is designed to build the capacity of government officials in Seychelles to apply the INFF approach. The “Training of Trainers” format also ensures that participants will be able to share their knowledge and skills with other officials.”
 

The INFF Training Workshop aims to:

 Provide a comprehensive understanding of an INFF and its four building blocks: assessment and diagnostics, financing strategy, monitoring and evaluation, and governance and coordination.
 Enable participants to apply INFF concepts and tools in their roles within government ministries and agencies.
 Develop an action plan on INFF application for the achievement of Seychelles NDS priorities.
 

The Training of Trainers component will ensure selected officials from MoFNPT can also train other relevant government stakeholders, creating a sustainable framework for integrating INFF into Seychelles’ long-term planning and financing goals.
 

This collaboration between UNDESA and the Government of Seychelles marks an important step in enhancing the country's ability to secure long-term, sustainable financing solutions. The outcomes of the workshop will provide a foundation for applying the INFF approach in achieving Seychelles’ National Development Strategy and serve as a model for other SIDS.
 

For more information, please contact: desa-fins@un.org