PROJECTS
SPF Program Agenda(2004)

Strengthening the Financial Sustainability of the Non-profit Sector Through Debt Swap for Education in the Countries of MERCOSUR

9,000,000 yen [Grant Project]
SES Foundation (Argentina)


SPF has identified the strengthening of the financial status of non-profit organizations as one of its focus areas, and has been supporting CSRO and debt swap projects. The results of past projects show that the utilization of debt swap opportunities and their profits for management and fund raising could possibly contribute to improvements in the financial status of non-profit organizations.
　The project aims to evaluate whether debt swap projects can contribute to strengthening the financial status of non-profit organizations by analyzing the conditions and factors for successful debt swap projects, monitoring methods for financial management after successful negotiations, and by developing bases for sustainable management of related projects. Although the project mainly targets MERCOSUR nations (South America Common Market), the participation of Asian countries is also planned.
  1. Preparation of an information kit
    SES will prepare a draft information kit that will contain useful information for non-profit organizations seeking to utilize debt swap opportunities.

  2. Country to country Seminar (November)
    Debt swap negotiations between Spain and Argentina will be discussed at a seminar. The seminar expects about 70 participants from the government, NGO, and intellectual community.

  3. First Regional Conference (Argentina, February, 2007)
    The first regional conference will be held to utilize opportunities for debt swap with 30 invited participants. The conference will invite participants from Asia and share experience and information.

  4. Participation in debt swap negotiations (Argentina, February, 2007)
    SES will participate in the debt swap negotiations between Spain and Argentina, try to find opportunities for debt swap negotiations in other countries, and visit government officials as needed.

  5. Construction of Website
    SES will study the contents of the website, collect information, and prepare a framework.

(First year of a 3-year project)




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