Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

How We Work

A focused, sustainable approach, built with partners.

We combine technical assistance, capacity building, knowledge exchange, and evidence-based analysis. SWIFT runs three targeted interventions that address root causes over time.

Technical assistance Capacity building Knowledge exchange Evidence-based analysis
100,000+
Learners
70%
Women target
3
Interventions
Learning and collaboration
Partnerships in action, learning-by-doing, and delivery at scale.
Operating model

Training

Train 100,000+ young people, majority women, through in-person, hybrid, and online learning.

  • Six specialized academies across core financial disciplines.
  • Leadership and job-ready skills using up-to-date curricula.
Scale Quality Access

Research

Facilitate collaboration with financial institutions and academia to produce insights that improve practice.

  • Outputs systematically integrated into training content.
  • Publicly available research products for wider impact.
Evidence Integration Transparency

EIFS Upgrade

Strengthen EIFS to train finance professionals at scale and drive sector-wide transformation.

  • Expanded and revised curricula and delivery capabilities.
  • Quality accreditation mechanisms and organizational effectiveness tools.
Institution Standards Sustainability

Partners​

Knowledge Hub

Knowledge is not content.
It is infrastructure.

One of the main outputs of SWIFT Program is a Knowledge Hub designed to keep learning closely connected to real-world change in Ethiopia’s finance sector.

Research Practice Curriculum Sector impact

Working with banks, microfinance institutions, capital market operators, and academia, the hub turns evidence into practical insights, and continuously updates training content across all SWIFT academies.

Watch this space. Research themes and outputs will be published as they become ready.
Explore the Knowledge Hub
Knowledge Hub learning environment
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