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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Automated gait Orthosis: procurement of Lokomat
04.10.2010
- 30.09.2011
A Lokomat Pediatric automated gait orthosis was provided to the Tallinn’s Children Hospital for the rehabilitation of children and adults with mobility impairment.
Project completed
Promoting the peaceful coexistence of farmers and pastoralists
01.10.2010
- 31.12.2015
Both sedentary farmers and pastoralists in Niger must be self-sufficient and able to earn a steady income. To make this goal a reality, the SDC has been involved in the "Programme d’appui au secteur de l’élévage" (PASEL; livestock farming support programme) since 1998. Together with local partners, it promotes the peaceful coexistence of farmers and pastoralists. In the past, conflicts of interests led to sometimes violent confrontations.
| Country/region | Topic | Period | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
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Niger Regions of Dosso, Maradi and Tillabéry |
Agriculture & food security Conflict & fragility
Agricultural development
Agricultural policy
Food security policy
Rural infrastructure (till 2016)
Conflict prevention
|
01.10.2010 - 31.12.2015 |
CHF 5’701’300 |
Project completed
Support decentralisation Western Province
01.10.2010
- 31.12.2012
Project completed
Female police officers to combat impunity
01.10.2010
- 01.10.2015
The SDC supports the recruitment of female police officers by the Afghan National Police, which enhances its professionalism and integrity. When women who are victims of violence can file a report to a policewoman who is sensitive to their concerns, they gain confidence in the police.
| Country/region | Topic | Period | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Afghanistan |
Conflict & fragility nothemedefined
Security system management and reform
Human rights (incl. Women's rights)
|
01.10.2010 - 01.10.2015 |
CHF 2’482’000 |
Project completed
FCS Foundation for Civil Society
01.10.2010
- 31.12.2013
Project completed
INTERCOOPERATION Forests & Climate Backstopping. Supporting SDC’s GPCC & Climate Change & Environment Network
01.10.2010
- 31.03.2013
Project completed
Cultural Program Gaza & West Bank
01.10.2010
- 31.12.2015
To contribute to create more resilience to the adverse living conditions and to contribute to mitigate the consequences of the ongoing political and social crisis by offering space to handle every day’s reality, generating public life and promoting local narratives
Project completed
Civil Service Leadership Development Programme
01.10.2010
- 30.09.2014
Project completed
Support to St. Francis Hospital in Ifakara
01.10.2010
- 31.12.2022
SDC plans to support health services and management improvement, and address the role of the hospital as a place for practical training and clinical research. The project would focus primarily on improving health care and look for synergies between St. Francis Hospital, the Ifakara Health Institute and the Tanzanian Training Centre for International Health, and the Swiss institutions that support them (SDC, Novartis Foundation, SwissTPH and Solidarmed). During the entry proposal period, SDC and partners will have an opportunity to explore which organisational option would best serve these objectives. Refurbishment of the pediatric ward will also be undertaken and equipment provided.
Project completed
Climate Change Adaptation in China: Monitoring and Early Warning of Glacier Lake Outburst Floods in the Area of the Yarkant River
01.10.2010
- 31.03.2018
With Climate Change, melting ice from glaciers is heightening the risk for Glacier Lake Outburst Floods, and changing river flow patterns. The present Sino-Swiss cooperation aims at improving the management of high flood risk of Yarkant River, strengthen monitoring capacities of the glaciers in the upper catchment area, and support Water Risk Management at highest official level in China. High emphasis is put on exchanging knowledge with international networks.
Project completed
Radioactive Waste Disposal
01.10.2010
- 30.03.2016
The objectives of the project are to make specific contributions to the safety assessment of the future radioactive waste repositories through an understanding of relevant retention/retardation mechanisms and processes, and to provide the necessary models and databases. Investigation of the geochemistry of radioactive waste disposal systems. The goal of the project is the demonstration of long-term isolation technology in underground repository.
Project completed
DRR Secondment to UNICEF APSSC, Bangkok
01.10.2010
- 31.12.2012
