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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Financing Sustainable and Resilient Urban Development in Serbia
01.01.2021
- 31.03.2026
The Project supports policy makers in the implementation of the National Sustainable Urban Development Strategy both at national and local level to reach a more inclusive, sustainable, resilient and green urban development by addressing knowledge gaps and providing technical assistance related to sustainable and resilient urban development.
Sustainability Reporting for Responsible Business
01.01.2021
- 28.02.2025
Mainstreaming good corporate governance is key to achieve sustainable development. We partner with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) to improve the sustainability reporting systems in Asia, Latin America, and Africa, leveraging GRI's established networks to engage a wide set of local stakeholders in government and the private sector.
Swiss Technical Assistance Subaccount at the IMF 2021-2025
01.01.2021
- 31.12.2025
The State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) is financing, through a dedicated trust fund ("the Subaccount"), capacity development implemented by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Africa, East Asia, Latin America, Southeastern Europe, Central Asia and the Caucasus Region.
Global Program on Sustainability
31.12.2020
- 30.06.2027
While the importance of natural wealth accounting to counter the depletion of natural capital is analytically well established, its uptake by public administrations remains limited. This program helps countries to use sustainability and natural capital information in their decision-making and create incentives for sustainable financing.
Colombia + Competitiva, Phase II
31.12.2020
- 30.04.2025
The programme aims to support Colombia in improving the competitiveness and the diversification of its economy.
Swiss Program on Capacities for Trade Policies
01.12.2020
- 30.06.2026
The program will support government capacities in trade policy making in developing and least developed countries. Through this support, beneficiary countries will be better placed to provide favourable framework conditions to engage in inclusive and sustainable trade, thereby contributing to economic growth and greater resilience.
Crop Receipts Project Ukraine, Phase II
01.12.2020
- 31.12.2026
The project aims to further increase access to finance for small and medium scale farmers. It will do so by facilitating crop receipts securitization and thereby also contribute to local capital market development in Ukraine.The project builds on the successful experience of the first phase, which established a market for crop receipts in Ukraine.
Improving Tax Administrations in Latin America and the Caribbean, Phase II
01.12.2020
- 31.12.2025
This project will continue the partnership between SECO and the Inter-American Centre of Tax Administrations (CIAT) with the aim of strengthening tax administrations in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) by providing technical support and capacity building to four to six beneficiary countries.
Urban Cadastre in Peru
01.12.2020
- 31.12.2027
Updated cadastres are the basis for efficient land markets and local economic development. Cadastre systems also enable municipalities to increase local tax revenues and improve urban planning, what is crucial for resilience against natural disasters and other shocks.
OECD Tax and Development Programme, Phase II
01.12.2020
- 31.12.2023
This project strengthens developing countries’ tax policy and tax administration with a focus on international taxation. The project will be implemented by the OECD’s Centre for Tax Policy and Administration (CTPA) through the development and implementation of international standards- the provision of guidance and data- and capacity building.
Resilient Bolivian Cities
01.12.2020
- 31.01.2025
Bolivian cities’ exposure to natural hazards – mainly floods, flash floods and landslides - in combination with rapid unplanned urbanization is a huge issue: Bolivia has the second highest economic risk exposure to multiple hazards worldwide. To improve resilience of its cities, the government has identified key challenges it needs to address.
National Water Supply and Sanitation Sector Modernization in Albania
01.12.2020
- 31.12.2026
The National Water Supply and Sanitation Sector Modernization Program supports the reformation of the entire Albanian water sector at national level towards financial sustainability and improved water supply and sanitation services.
