Democratic Local Governance and Engaged Civic Sector

Services

Contact the responsible Swiss representation or consulate when you want to register or unregister as a resident, when you need a new passport, have moved or wish to apply for citizenship. The entire selection of services offered can be found in the dropdown menu to the right. The contact details of the responsible Swiss representation are shown on the corresponding page.

Swiss citizens who get into difficulties abroad, also can ask for advice and help from the Swiss representative.

The magazine for the Swiss Abroad appears six times a year and provides information about what is happening at home and the activities of Swiss associations abroad. It also answers administrative questions.

Online desk FDFA

Using the FDFA’s online consular services while abroad.

The relevant Swiss representation abroad can answer any questions concerning the FDFA’s online desk.

PRO-Local Governance for People and Nature project ©SDC

What is the goal?

Democratic governance is strengthened through increased accountability in local public institutions, inclusive services and empowered civil society.

What shall be achieved?

Democratic institutions: Democratic institutions adhere to the principles of transparency, accountability and equal participation of women and men.

Enhanced social and environmental protection for the people: Citizens benefit from inclusive social services and a cleaner environment in their local communities.

Civil society and oversight actors perform their democratic role: Informed citizens and oversight bodies engage in decision making, collaborate with public institutions and hold them to account.

Resources: approximately CHF 24 million

A young woman places a folded ballot paper in the ballot box. — The objectives of the SDC include supporting fair and transparent elections, for example in Tunisia. © SDC

The objective of governance is to create an environment that strengthens rule of law and human rights, gender equality, appropriate distribution of power and macro-economic stability. Governance is a strategic objective of SDC development cooperation.

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