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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MENA Financial Inclusion: Women Banking Champions Program
16.10.2017
- 30.09.2023
The Women Banking Champions Program aims at increasing access to financial services for women and women entrepreneurs in the Middle East and North Africa region through the provision of advisory services to financial institutions (banks and microfinance institutions). It is a contribution to SECO/WE's inclusive and sustainable growth mandate.
IMF Financial Sector Stability Fund, Phase I
12.10.2017
- 11.10.2024
The Financial Sector Stability Fund, a multi-donor Trust Fund implemented by the International Monetary Fund, is designed to strengthen financial sector stability hand in hand with the financial inclusion agenda. The Swiss contribution in the amount of CHF 4 million covers the period from 2017 to 2021.
Economic Inclusion in MENA Region
01.10.2017
- 31.12.2026
Around specific investments the project seeks to equip workers with the necessary skills to get employed. It fosters the inclusion agenda in Egypt, Tunisia, Jordan and Morocco by targeting specifically youth, gender and people from disadvantaged regions.
Financial Sector Strengthening Indonesia, Phase II
01.10.2017
- 30.09.2021
The Program aims at strengthening the stability of the financial sector and promoting the development of a sound and inclusive financial sector that fosters sustainable economic growth and job creation in Indonesia.
Energy Efficiency in Public Buildings in Kyrgyzstan
01.10.2017
- 31.10.2025
Given the high energy intensity of Kyrgyzstan (with buildings being the main energy consumer), SECO will support the Government’s Action Plan to reduce energy consumption by demonstrating energy efficiency benefits in public buildings in the health and education sectors. The project will also help to build local expertise on energy efficiency.
Global Tax Program (GTP)
01.10.2017
- 31.07.2024
The GTP provides an umbrella framework for World Bank Group (WBG) support in the tax field, building on an ongoing program of activities to strengthen tax institutions and mobilize domestic revenues. The GTP also contributes to improving coordination and knowledge sharing between the key organizations working on taxes (IMF, WBG, OECD and UN).
Sustaining Competitive and Responsible Enterprises SCORE, Phase III
01.10.2017
- 31.12.2021
SCORE is one of SECO's flagship programmes to foster more & better jobs in small and medium enterprises (SME) in partner countries. SCORE provides on-the-job training for workers and managers to improve productivity and working conditions in SMEs and help them to participate in global supply chains. SCORE is a joint programme with Norway and ILO.
Private Infrastructure Development Group, Phase VII
01.09.2017
- 31.12.2022
The Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG) encourages and mobilises private sector investments to assist low income countries of sub-Saharan Africa as well as south and south-east Asia in providing infrastructure. PIDG is strategically steered by its member donor organisations.
Government Debt and Risk Management Program, Phase II
01.08.2017
- 31.12.2023
This World Bank Treasury-implemented program aims to increase the capacity of Debt Management Offices in selected partner countries with regard to policy development and implementation of debt management plans, deepening of domestic debt markets, and putting in place sustainable debt management that adequately takes into account cost and risk.
Energy Sector Management Assistance Program (ESMAP), 3rd contribution
01.07.2017
- 30.06.2021
The Energy Sector Management Assistance Program (ESMAP) is a multi-donor trust fund administrated by the World Bank Group (WBG). It helps countries to develop energy sectors that will be sustainable into the future and to make informed choices.
World Bank City Resilience Program
01.07.2017
- 31.12.2022
The City Resilience Program is a project preparation facility, which aims to enhance capacity and consolidate city engagement on urban resilience.It will support the establishment of comprehensive engagements in selected cities as well as the foundation of strategic partnerships in order to unlock new sources of capital for building up resilience.
Technical assistance programme for SME in South Africa
01.07.2017
- 30.06.2031
The Technical Assistance programme for Small and Medium Enterprises in South Africa is providing entrepreneurs and SMEs who are getting access to finance with the possibility to upgrade their businesses skills to enhance their growth potential and create jobs.
