The project database provides concrete insights into the international cooperation work of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO). You can filter for projects by topic, country and project owner (either the SDC or SECO).
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Sanitation Market Systems (SanMarkS)
01.05.2015
- 31.10.2019
Through the project Sanitation Market Systems (SanMarkS), the poor and disadvantaged will benefit from a better wellbeing due to improved hygienic sanitation solutions which are offered by the private sector in a sustainable manner. As a result of the project, funded by SDC and UNICEF, the private sector service providers in collaboration with public actors will respond to the needs and demand of the rural poor and provide improved sanitation services to at least 450,000 people in at least six districts of Bangladesh.
Project completed
Nepal, SET, Emergency Response Earthquake
25.04.2015
- 31.12.2015
An earthquake of the magnitude of 7.8 hit Nepal and neighbouring countries in the early daylight hours of 25th April 2015. The result was substantial infrastructural damage across 30 out of 75 Nepali districts and a casualty toll rising to 1’900 death by the 26the April 2015. Swiss Humanitarian Aid has taken the decision to deploy an interdisciplinary team consisting of expertise in WASH, medical response, shelter/structural engineering and logistics in order to support local and international actors in their efforts to respond to the emergency.
Project completed
Sloping Land Management (SLM)
17.04.2015
- 31.03.2017
SDC has worked with the Ministry of Land and Environmental Protection since 2004 to empower farmer groups to apply new agroforestry practices on steeply sloped land. These entail participatory land use planning, reforestation and conservation farming. The concept is humanitarian in nature and designed to address the issue of food security amongst rural populations. This phase of the programme will focus on spreading these practices further and introducing methodologies which reduce the risks of disasters that threaten rural areas.
Project completed
Contribution to Network for Policy Research, Review and Advice on Education and Training (NORRAG)
15.04.2015
- 14.04.2018
Being an international network, NORRAG allows policy dialogue between a diversity of actors. It provides just-in-time knowledge on international education and training policies (IETPs). It supports capacity development and evidence-based policy making, particularly in the Global South. The period of shaping the post MDGs/EFA agenda is crucial for recalling the importance of basic education and training. By covering these two themes, NORRAG is a strategic partner for SDC.
Project completed
Emergency assistance to Conflict-affected population in Eastern Ukraine
01.04.2015
- 31.03.2016
Since 2014, a deep political crisis in Ukraine resulted in a major internal conflict, which led to massive displacement of civilian population and heavy destruction of infrastructures and private properties. A ceasefire lasting since 15 February 2015 has allowed the Swiss Humanitarian Aid (SHA) to conduct 2 assessment missions, which have identifed immediate assistance needed by the populations in the Oblasts of Donetsk and Lugansk.
Project completed
Afghanistan Urban Peacebuilding Programme
01.04.2015
- 31.07.2018
Afghanistan’s cities grow rapidly. Crime, insecurity and social disintegration are an increasing problem for people in urban areas. The government is struggling to improve the situation affecting its legitimacy and public trust. The Afghanistan Urban Peacebuilding Programme supports municipalities and community-based structures to tackle insecurity through an inclusive approach. The ambition is twofold: improve urban security and governance for city dwellers.
Project completed
Secondment Fund Horn of Africa
01.04.2015
- 31.03.2017
Protracted conflicts in the Horn of Africa, chronic food insecurity and limited access to basic services lead to millions of vulnerable people and forced displacement. The UNHCR, UNICEF, WFP, UN-OCHA, and ICRC, are key humanitarian partners of the Swiss Humanitarian Aid. The deployment of Swiss experts (secondees) to Swiss (multilateral) partner organisations is a key tool to strengthen the capacity of these agencies to more effectively deliver services to the vulnerable men, women, and children and to enhance their protection.
Project completed
Emergency health response for vulnerable populations in selected health areas of Eastern DR Congo
01.04.2015
- 31.05.2016
The population in the targeted areas of North Kivu remains vulnerable to elevated levels of morbidity and mortality as a consequence of the on-going attacks by different armed groups in the different project areas. These attacks show no sign of stopping, with new developments all over Eastern DRC. The abuses carried out by various armed actors include the pillaging of belongings, destruction of crops, sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), abductions and killings.
Project completed
AFR55, EcoWap, Phase 2
01.04.2015
- 30.09.2020
La politique agricole de l’Afrique de l’ouest vise la sécurité alimentaire en mettant un accent particulier sur la modernisation des exploitations familiales et au développement des filières agricoles. Pour défendre les intérêts des petits producteurs, les organisations paysannes faîtières jouent un rôle important dans la mise en œuvre de la politique agricole régionale. La DDC appui les trois principales organisations faîtières de la région à travers des contributions.
Project completed
Strengthening Voice and Accountability in Kyrgyzstan
01.04.2015
- 31.08.2020
Decentralisation is one of the priorities of the Kyrgyz government in power since 2012. In line with this, the main goal of this project is to strengthen the ability of citizens to participate in the budget process in their municipality, and to ensure that local governments use their funds adequately for public services.
| Country/region | Topic | Period | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Kyrgyzstan |
Governance Conflict & fragility
Decentralisation
Public finance management
Conflict prevention
|
01.04.2015 - 31.08.2020 |
CHF 5’740’000 |
Project completed
Programme d’appui aux réformes et aux élections
01.04.2015
- 31.03.2018
Suite à l’insurrection, un gouvernement transitoire a été mis en place au Burkina avec pour principale mission d’organiser des élections présidentielles et législatives crédibles avant fin novembre 2015. L’enjeu principal de ces élections générales est la restauration de la confiance des citoyennes et citoyens vis-à-vis des gouvernants. La Suisse veut y contribuer à travers l’appui aux actions coordonnées des ONG Diakonia et National Democratic Iinstitute (NDI) et en apportant une contribution au panier commun coordonné par le PNUD sur une durée de trois ans (2015-2018).
Project completed
U4 – Anti-Corruption Resource Centre (Norway)
01.04.2015
- 30.09.2019
The U4 Anti-Corruption Resource Centre, housed at the Christian Michelsen Institute in Bergen (Norway), is a web-based resource center for development practitioners who wish to effectively address corruption challenges in their work. U4 is a leading player in providing its own applied research, publications, a helpdesk service and online training in order to attain more effective development efforts.
