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.
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
Subject to the approved funding agreement
Primary care, workforce, medicines, facilities and digital health systems
Education and Human Capital Development
Subject to the approved funding agreement
Inclusive schools, universities, workforce readiness
WASH Infrastructure Development
Subject to the approved funding agreement
Water infrastructure, sanitation, hygiene, maintenance and utility performance
Agriculture and Nutrition Systems Development
Subject to the approved funding agreement
Food security, production, digital value chains
Livelihoods and Economic Empowerment
Subject to the approved funding agreement
Youth skills, women led SMEs, financial inclusion
Climate Change and Environmental Conservation
Subject to the approved funding agreement
Renewable energy, ecosystem restoration
Technology and Infrastructure Development
Subject to the approved funding agreement
Broadband, housing, transport, manufacturing hubs
Governance and Institutional Capacity Building
Subject to the approved funding agreement
Good governance, e services, institutional capacity
Multi-Sector Humanitarian Response, Rehabilitation and Recovery
Subject to the approved funding agreement
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:
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.
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.
Explore Investment Sectors
Review focus-area priorities, benchmark evidence, adaptation requirements, delivery arrangements and institutional-transfer pathways.
Contact Institutional Relations
Contact the THESO team to discuss an approved funding opportunity, a proposed funding arrangement or an institutional partnership.
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.