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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Swisscontact programme contribution South 2015 - 2016
01.01.2015
- 31.12.2016
Swisscontact has the vision of making a sustainable, effective contribution towards the reduction of economic disparities in a globalised world that is growing more and more complex. Swisscontact's mission is the promotion of economic, social and ecological development, by assisting people to successfully integrate into local commercial life and by so doing open up opportunities for them to improve their living conditions as a result of their own efforts
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Solidar Suisse programme contribution South 2015 - 2016
01.01.2015
- 31.12.2016
Solidar Switzerland’s cooperation engagement contributes to poverty reduction and respect of human rights. It supports political and economical processes to improve equitable access to resources, labour and power in a globalised world. Special focus is to enhance the decent work agenda and to foster democratic structures. At the same time Solidar undertakes awareness raising and advocacy activities in Switzerland, in order to sensitise the Swiss public on development policy issues.
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IOM / Bentiu POC Improvement and Site Expansion
25.12.2014
- 30.06.2015
The Bentiu Protection of Civilian (PoC) site has flooded repeatedly throughout the rainy season in 2014, creating dangerous and unliveable conditions for the over 40,000 people seeking shelter there. As the PoC is expected to remain populated into next year’s – 2015 - rainy season, it is essential that every effort is made to improve the living conditions within the PoC. The city of Bentiu is situated on a front line, and thus particularly exposed.
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UNMAS Support for Mine Action in Afghanistan 2014 - 2015
22.12.2014
- 31.12.2015
Afghanistan suffers more civilian casualties than Iraq, Colombia or Cambodia, recording an average of 39 casualties every month as a result of mines and Explosive Remnants of War. Almost three quarters of all accidents continue to affect children. The goal for mine/ERW risk education is to put in place a comprehen-sive and sustainable system to educate and raise awareness throughout people and communities nationwide regarding the residual mines/ERW threats, including sufficient information to recognize and report these items to the appropriate authorities.
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Rehabilitation of Small Irrigation Schemes
16.12.2014
- 30.09.2019
The project aims at improving income, food and nutrition security of smallholder farmers in Zimbabwe. This will be done through the rehabilitation of small-scale irrigation schemes[1] and linking them to viable markets. SDC will contribute to a programme developed and coordinated by FAO and the Government of Zimbabwe, and will focus its support to the Masvingo Province which lies in the dry and arid region of the country. [1] For the purposes of this programme, small irrigation schemes are defined as communal schemes with irrigators having an average plot size of 0.5ha to 1.0 ha with a common water source and conveyance system and an area of 50 – 100 ha i.e. benefiting an average of 100 – 200 irrigators.
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Improving Food Security and Land Governance through investment standards
15.12.2014
- 28.02.2019
Legal and policy frameworks for agricultural investments in developing countries need to be strengthened to direct foreign investment in agriculture and food systems towards sustainable development outcomes that benefit rural poor populations. The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) will perform advisory, training and research activities targeting government negotiators in developing countries and African Parliamentarians with a view to supporting the application of the CFS-rai Principles.
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Developing Skills for Better Employment
15.12.2014
- 31.12.2020
Unequal access to employment and the mismatch between education and labour market requirements are among the reasons for the high youth-unemployment in Albania. The Vocational Education and Training (VET) system therefore is undergoing a reorientation in order to meet labour market needs. Through the Skills Development for Employment Programme Switzerland is supporting these reforms.
| Country/region | Topic | Period | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
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Albania |
Inclusive economic Development Education
Vocational training
Employment creation
Human rights (incl. Women's rights)
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15.12.2014 - 31.12.2020 |
CHF 3’000’000 |
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ONUDI: Développement de la chaîne de valeur AZIR à l’Oriental (AZIR-O)
15.12.2014
- 31.03.2019
L’agriculture crée 4 millions d’emplois au Maroc, surtout en milieu rural, où les produits du terroir présentent un grand potentiel pour améliorer les conditions de vie des populations vulnérables. Le projet vise l’amélioration de l’accès aux marchés et des conditions socio-économiques des coopératives et cueilleurs, souvent précaires, au sein de la chaîne de valeur romarin dans la région de l’Oriental. Il complémente ainsi le travail du SECO sur deux autres filières et lie les différentes activités suisses dans une approche programmatique cohérente.
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Improving access to services for Syrian refugees living in Mersin Province
15.12.2014
- 14.09.2015
Since the beginning of the crisis, Turkish authorities, with the support of the international community, have been providing comprehensive assistance to Syrians living in the camps. Assistance to those outside has been less comprehensive and more ad hoc. While the government has extended temporary protection to all Syrians in Turkey, allowing them in principle to access public services, the overall number of refugees has stretched national structures and capacities to the utmost. The government has to limit itself to focus on immediate material humanitarian needs, and is largely unable, on its own, to address issues of continuing services, including psycho-social support and integration as the refugee crisis becomes protracted. Beginning October 2014 IOM has therefore embarked on a partnership with a local NGO, the Syria Social Gathering (SSG), to facilitate Syrian refugee's access to services in Mersin province, contributing to their self-reliance and integration in Turkey. The framework for this partnership is SSG's multi-service centre that provides education, vocational training, psychosocial, legal and primary health services to Syrian refugees. IOM's partnership with SSG will strengthen the sustainability of SSG's multi-service centre in Mersin. At present, there are no other local or international organizations providing assistance to the Syrians living in Mersin. So the sustainability of SSG's activities in Mersin is paramount for Syrians in this province to have access to basic services and protection.
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Financing of two Advisors at EDO World Bank
15.12.2014
- 31.12.2018
The governance reform at the World Bank (WB) affects the distribution of votes between countries. As a consequence, Switzerland had to take measures to maintain its position and permanent seat at the WB. This intervention, aiming at financing two advisors for two years at the Swiss Executive Director Office, will allow maintaining, and possibly strengthening, the position and seat of Switzerland at the WB. Financing is done alternatively with SECO for a two years cycle (Board election).
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UNICEF: Réponse Rapide aux Mouvements de Population (RRMP) - contribution 2014 - 2015
10.12.2014
- 30.04.2015
Les provinces de l'Est été identifiées par le Plan d'Action Humanitaire 2014 (PAH) comme les plus exposées aux risques liés aux conflits avec violence, épidémies et catastrophes naturelles. De manière génénrale, les populations civiles restent exposées à un contexte d'insécurité généralisée. Les mouvements de population sont récurrents et on dénombre 2,7 millions de personnes déplacées internes en RDC, un chiffre en augmentation durant ces derniers mois.
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Contribution to Livelihoods and Food Security Trust Fund (LIFT)
05.12.2014
- 31.10.2017
As government reforms struggle to take hold, Myanmar is at a turning point. Sixty years of mismanagement and civil strife have driven 32% of the population below the poverty line, with women, and those in ethnic minority and conflict areas at higher risk. Through its contribution to the multi-donor Livelihoods and Food Security Trust Fund (LIFT), Switzerland helps improve livelihoods of over two million rural poor, while helping shape pro-poor government development strategies.
