Strengthening regional cooperation on migration in the Western Balkans
01.06.2025
- 31.12.2027
In light of diversifying migration patterns and challenges with increasing regional dimensions, the migration policy priorities of Western Balkan governments are changing and the relevance of regional dialogue, coordination and cooperation is growing. This proposal seeks to promote coherent and effective regional governance of migration in all its multifaceted dimensions contributing to greater social cohesion and regional integration in the Western Balkans.
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.
Coordination and society-wide dialogue on implementing the 2030 Agenda in Serbia - SDGs for all
01.03.2019
- 31.07.2022
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.
Des solutions de logement pour les personnes déplacées

01.03.2019
- 31.12.2022
Par suite de la guerre des années 1990, plus de trois millions de personnes ont été déplacées à la fois à l’intérieur et au-delà des frontières de la Bosnie et Herzégovine, de la Croatie, du Monténégro et de la Serbie. Vingt-cinq ans après les accords de Dayton, les Balkans occidentaux abritent encore près d’un demi-million de personnes vulnérables déplacées par le conflit en ex-Yougoslavie. Le programme régional de logement (PRL) vise à offrir des solutions de logement durables aux réfugiés et aux déplacés internes dans le besoin.
Pays/région | Thème | Période | Budget |
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Balkans occidentaux |
Migration
Déplacements forcés (réfugiés, PDI, traite des êtres humains)
|
01.03.2019 - 31.12.2022 |
CHF 1'555'000 |
Policy advice for efficient VET reform in Serbia
01.01.2019
- 31.12.2021
Through this policy support to the Serbian Ministry of Education, governance mechanism of the new VET law will be put in place in a transparent and inclusive manner. State capacities will be able to evaluate the VET system. By increasing the outreach, the new system will be more need-based and available to all. All this will contribute to increased employment options for VET graduates. Partners are the Center for Education Policy (Serbian NGO) and the Swiss KOF.
Institutional Support to Standing Conference of Towns and Municipalities
01.10.2018
- 30.09.2022
SDC is providing an institutional contribution to the Standing Conference of Towns and Municipalities (SCTM) to lead policy dialogue, advocacy and represent interests of local governments (LGs) before the central government in policy and law making. SCTM will promote decentralisation in Serbia together with the Ministry of Public Administration and Local Self Government, and support its member LGs to implement adopted laws and pursue reforms, ultimately bringing benefits to all citizens, men and women, in all sectors governed by LG.
Policy advice for efficient VET reform in Serbia
01.06.2018
- 31.12.2021
Through this policy support to the Serbian Ministry of Education, governance mechanism of the new VET law will be put in place in a transparent and inclusive manner. State capacities will be able to evaluate the VET system. By increasing the outreach, the new system will be more need-based and available to all. All this will contribute to increased employment options for VET graduates. Partners are the Center for Education Policy (Serbian NGO) and the Swiss KOF.
Développement des capacités des municipalités en Serbie

01.01.2018
- 30.06.2022
La Suisse soutient le gouvernement serbe dans la réforme des administrations locales (Public Administration Reform) afin de les rendre plus efficaces et plus accessibles aux citoyens et au secteur privé. Le projet SwissPRO intervient dans 99 municipalités (les 2/3 du pays) pour améliorer la bonne gouvernance, l’inclusion sociale et l’égalité des genres.
Pays/région | Thème | Période | Budget |
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Serbie |
Governance Droits de la personne Gender No Theme defined
Décentralisation
Droits de la personne (y compris droits des femmes)
Organisations et institutions pour l'égalité des femmes
|
01.01.2018 - 30.06.2022 |
CHF 7'990'000 |
Support to strengthening Social Inclusion in Serbia
01.01.2018
- 31.12.2021
The programme is a contribution to improve the design, coordination and implementation of social inclusion policies of the Government of Serbia within the mandate of the Social Inclusion and Poverty Reduction Unit (SIPRU), which is affiliated to the Prime Minister’s Office. The quality and the capacities for implementation of the required social reforms, in the Europan integration process, will be improved and state institutions at national and local level will be able to better respond to the needs of vulnerable citizens.
Municipal Economic Development in Eastern Serbia
01.05.2017
- 31.07.2021
The Project will scale up successful experience of property tax collection to 1/3 of Serbian municipalities. The municipalities will be able to increase own revenue and use it to fund services and communal intrastructures for citizens and businesses. lmproved taxation will also lead to a better interaction between citizens and local governments on investment priorities. Policy dialogue will work on simplifying local government tax laws and making them fairer and more transparent.
Alliance publique-privée en faveur d’un projet de formation en Serbie

01.10.2014
- 31.07.2022
La crise économique a affaibli la compétitivité de la Serbie. Les entreprises manquent de personnel qualifié, malgré un taux de chômage élevé parmi les jeunes. Un projet de la DDC fondé sur une approche inclusive résout ces deux problèmes dans un secteur économique très prometteur.
Pays/région | Thème | Période | Budget |
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Serbie |
Emploi & développement économique
Développement de petites et moyennes entreprises
Création d'emplois
|
01.10.2014 - 31.07.2022 |
CHF 5'530'000 |
Technopark Serbia 2 - boosting exports through technoparks
01.09.2019
- 31.12.2023
The overall objective of the project is to increase the competitiveness of the Serbian high-tech industry by developing a scalable model for Science Technology Parks (STP) in Serbia and implementing it in Ni? and Èaèak, thus contributing to increased revenues and exports from high-tech companies and job creation.