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For Development and Capital Partners

THESO is an African fund manager and systems-transformation institution that receives, manages and allocates donor funding under each applicable funding agreement. Where authorised, THESO funds and supervises vetted sub-implementing partners through controlled processes.

THESO may directly implement specific components only where authorised or required by the funding agreement, approved programme design, assessed risk or operating context. THESO remains accountable for fund governance, financial control, compliance, partner oversight, verification, reporting and audit response.

Why Fund Through THESO

Potential advantages to assess through the applicable funding agreement, due-diligence process and approved programme design.

African Capital Intermediation

THESO manages capital closer to the institutions and communities responsible for long-term outcomes, subject to the mandate, terms and controls of each funding arrangement.

Alignment With National Priorities

Your funding supports programmes designed with authorised institutions and delivery partners under the applicable funding agreement, with responsibilities, controls and reporting agreed in advance.

Audit Ready Accountability

Funding is managed through documented controls, reporting, verification and audit processes agreed under the applicable funding agreement.

Risk Mitigation and Fiduciary Oversight

Our fund structure includes professional governance, financial due diligence, risk mitigation, accountability protocols, and results based disbursement.

Investment Tools that Adapt to You

Partner flexibly across multiple funding instruments designed to meet your strategic objectives.

Thematic or Sector Wide Pooled Funds
Strategic Restricted Grants
Documented Funding Structures
Multi Year Framework Agreements
Approved Co-Financing Arrangements

Transformational Sector Investment Opportunities

Funding is allocated only to approved programmes and focus areas under the applicable funding agreement, with budgets and evidence requirements documented through due diligence.

Health Systems Transformation

Budget Per Country:

Subject to the approved funding agreement

Program Ambitions:

Primary care, workforce, medicines, facilities and digital health systems

Education and Human Capital Development

Budget Per Country:

Subject to the approved funding agreement

Program Ambitions:

Inclusive schools, universities, workforce readiness

WASH Infrastructure Development

Budget Per Country:

Subject to the approved funding agreement

Program Ambitions:

Water infrastructure, sanitation, hygiene, maintenance and utility performance

Agriculture and Nutrition Systems Development

Budget Per Country:

Subject to the approved funding agreement

Program Ambitions:

Food security, production, digital value chains

Livelihoods and Economic Empowerment

Budget Per Country:

Subject to the approved funding agreement

Program Ambitions:

Youth skills, women led SMEs, financial inclusion

Climate Change and Environmental Conservation

Budget Per Country:

Subject to the approved funding agreement

Program Ambitions:

Renewable energy, ecosystem restoration

Technology and Infrastructure Development

Budget Per Country:

Subject to the approved funding agreement

Program Ambitions:

Broadband, housing, transport, manufacturing hubs

Governance and Institutional Capacity Building

Budget Per Country:

Subject to the approved funding agreement

Program Ambitions:

Good governance, e services, institutional capacity

Multi-Sector Humanitarian Response, Rehabilitation and Recovery

Budget Per Country:

Subject to the approved funding agreement

Program Ambitions:

Urban corridors, smart cities, transformation laboratories

What You Can Expect as a THESO Donor

A partnership built on transparency, accountability, and meaningful impact.

Reporting and Verification

Access to approved reporting, performance verification and financial delivery information under the funding agreement.

Fund Governance and Control

Financial controls, governance policies, partner oversight and audit response as defined by the applicable funding agreement.

Meaningful Co Creation

Participate in agreed review meetings, technical discussions and programme learning processes tied to the funding agreement.

Local Ownership, Global Accountability

Programme design can reflect local priorities while meeting the accountability, safeguarding and reporting requirements agreed with the funder.

Become a Partner in Impact

Whether you are a long-term development investor or exploring new funding pathways, THESO offers clear value:

Institutional capability built through approved programme arrangements
Audit ready fund design and resource governance
Delivery arrangements matched to the funding agreement
A documented pipeline of approved programme opportunities

Engage With Us

Discover multiple pathways to partnership and collaboration with THESO donor relations team.

Request an Institutional Briefing

Schedule a discussion about funding arrangements, capital allocation, governance controls and delivery options with the THESO team.

Strategic PlanningProgramme AssessmentInstitutional partner Design

Review Our Fund Management Overview

Access comprehensive information about our investment approach, governance structure, risk mitigation protocols, and performance tracking systems. Gain detailed insights into how THESO manages institutional funds for maximum system performance.

Investment FrameworkGovernance PoliciesPerformance Metrics

Explore Investment Sectors

Review focus-area priorities, benchmark evidence, adaptation requirements, delivery arrangements and institutional-transfer pathways.

Sector AnalysisEvidence RequirementsApproved Opportunities

Contact Institutional Relations

Contact the THESO team to discuss an approved funding opportunity, a proposed funding arrangement or an institutional partnership.

Fund GovernanceApproved ArrangementsInstitutional Guidance

Ready to Transform Communities Together?

Join our network of visionary donors and funders who are driving sustainable change across Africa through strategic, transparent, and impactful partnerships. Every engagement with THESO is designed to maximize your philanthropic impact while ensuring complete transparency and accountability.

THESO applies documented controls for fiduciary oversight, data protection, donor reporting and independent performance review as required by the applicable funding agreement. of our commitment to building trust across borders and sectors.