Contribution to implementation of SCTM Strategic Plan
01.01.2023
- 31.12.2026
This contribution will support the Standing Conference of Towns and Municipalities (SCTM) to implement its cross-sectoral strategic plan, promoting decentralization, good governance and local governance reforms and assisting the implementation of the Serbian Government’s Local Government Reform Programme. SCTM will improve capacities of local governments (LG) to act efficiently, accountably, in the best interest of citizens, and defend LG interests at the central level.
Swiss contribution to KfW Regional Challenge Fund for the Western Balkans
15.11.2022
- 31.12.2027
Switzerland is investing in vocational education and training as well as in labour-market insertion of unemployed youth through all of its bilateral cooperation programs in the Western Balkans. This contribution will allow Switzerland to join forces with Germany in efficiently raising the quality and labor-market orientation of VET offers across the region, while at the same time fostering sustainable partnerships between VET providers and companies for work-based learning.
Civil society resilience strengthening
18.02.2022
- 17.02.2027
This project, in delegated cooperation with USAID, supports democratic development in Serbia by fostering an enabling environment for civil society and strengthening its resilience. It improves capacities of civil society to perform its monitoring and advocacy roles, to facilitate citizen’s engagement and to engage in constructive dialogue with the government. Ultimately, this leads towards a more resilient, inclusive and pluralistic society.
Municipal Development in Eastern Serbia
01.05.2021
- 30.04.2025
Culture for Democracy
15.07.2020
- 28.02.2025
The Project supports the independent cultural sector to contribute to improved social cohesion and tolerance at the local level. Cultural actors will be provided with resources to unleash their potential for triggering critical thinking and dialogue around topics of immediate relevance for their communities, as well as for creating networks that will empower and enable them to uphold a stimulating space for promoting pluralistic values and inter-cultural dialogue in Serbia.
From Education to Employment (E2E)
01.01.2020
- 31.12.2023
The E2E program supports direct labor market measures in 5 locations in Serbia, through Career Guidance and Counselling and an Opportunity Fund for companies and training providers targeting 12'000 young women and men, of whom 20% vulnerable. Based on Work Based Learning (WBL) that will generate a minimum of 625 decent jobs for young people, the program will contribute to the re-design of inclusive and innovative youth employment measures and policies.
Housing solutions for displaced persons

01.03.2019
- 30.06.2024
As a consequence of the war in the 1990s, over three million people were displaced both within and beyond the borders of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), Croatia, Montenegro and Serbia. Twenty-five years after the Dayton Accords, the Western Balkans are still host to almost half a million vulnerable persons displaced by conflict in the former Yugoslavia. The Regional Housing Programme (RHP) aims to provide durable housing solutions for refugees and internally displaced persons in need.
Country/region | Topic | Period | Budget |
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Western Balkans |
Migration
Forced displacement (refugees, IDP, human trafficking)
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01.03.2019 - 30.06.2024 |
CHF 1’555’000 |
Coordination and society-wide dialogue on implementing the 2030 Agenda in Serbia - SDGs for all
01.03.2019
- 30.09.2022
The project is a contribution to support an innovative society-wide dialogue on the priorities of Agenda 2030, which leads to citizen-oriented and inclusive policies that contribute to sustainable development. Civil society is supported to influence development priorities through multi-stakeholder platforms, the Government is strengthened to better coordinate and finance Agenda 2030 implementation and the quality and availability of data for Agenda 2030 implementation is improved.
Private Sector Development in South-West Serbia
01.06.2017
- 31.12.2023
The Private Sector Development (PSD) South-West Serbia Programme supports the development of more inclusive, equitable and non-discriminatory market systems, through interventions in the sectors of traditional products (raspberry and honey) and tourism. This will provide rural population and specifically young people and women, access to employment and income opportunities, as well as improved access to finance, social benefits and know-how.
Strengthening Oversight Function and Transparency of the Parliament
01.11.2015
- 15.01.2020
To benefit Citizens whom they represent, parliamentarians have an important stake in law making including accurate consultation mechanisms. Equally important is their oversight function over the executive's expenditures. Also, the representation of Citizens as per their political power and regional affiliation reflects important features of an effective parliament. The intervention will address identified shortcomings both in the National Assembly as well as in local assemblies of Serbia, thus enhancing their democratic legitimation.
Private and public actors working together: pilot education project in Serbia

01.10.2014
- 31.12.2023
The economic crisis weakened Serbia's competitiveness. Youth unemployment is relatively high and a large number of young Serbians are looking for work but employers cannot find qualified workers. An SDC project is taking an integrative approach to address both problems.
Country/region | Topic | Period | Budget |
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Serbia |
Employment & economic development
Employment creation
SME development
|
01.10.2014 - 31.12.2023 |
CHF 5’530’000 |
Strengthening the oversight function and transparency of the Serbian National Assembly

15.08.2012
- 15.11.2015
The SDC, together with the United Nations Development Programme, is helping the Serbian National Assembly to exercise greater scrutiny over public expenditure and to improve the institution's outreach to citizens. Additional consultation mechanisms are urgently needed to better represent citizen's interests in the National Assembly.
Country/region | Topic | Period | Budget |
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Serbia |
Governance
Legal and judicial development
Public finance management
Decentralisation
|
15.08.2012 - 15.11.2015 |
CHF 1’000’000 |