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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Wastewater Collection and Treatment in Zenica
01.12.2017
- 31.12.2027
The project, co-financed with the German Development Bank (Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau, KfW) entails the construction of a wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) and necessary measures for the municipal wastewater network. Additionally, activities for Corporate Development of the public utility and minor urban development measures are planned.
Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative, Phase III
30.11.2017
- 31.12.2020
The Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative (EITI) is an international voluntary standard to disclose revenues from extracting natural resources. SECO’s support to the EITI is a key element of its economic governance and domestic revenue mobilization agenda and is a realization of its commitment in fulfilment of the recommendation of the Federal Councils "Grundlagenbericht Rohstoffe".
Debt Resolution in the Balkans, Phase II
01.11.2017
- 31.03.2024
The Debt Resolution Program contributes to effective debt management frameworks in Serbia, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Macedonia and Kosovo.
Public Expenditure Management - Peer Assisted Learning, Phase III
01.11.2017
- 30.06.2025
PEMPAL is a peer learning network connecting public finance professionals from 23 countries from the Europe and Central Asia (ECA) region. The purpose of PEMPAL is to share knowledge and experiences on reform implementation in key areas of public finance management (PFM) and develop solutions to common challenges. This phase is dedicated to the implementation of the PEMPAL Strategy 2017-2022.
Debt Management and Financial Analysis Program III
01.11.2017
- 31.12.2020
The Debt Management and Financial Analysis Program (DMFAS) supports Ministries of Finance and Central Banks in 58 countries to improve their capacity to produce and manage reliable debt data for policymaking purposes. This contributes to sustainable economic growth, one of the core objectives of SECO.
Bilateral Assistance and Capacity Building for Central Banks, Phase II
01.11.2017
- 31.05.2023
Central banks have a crucial role to ensure economic and financial stability and therewith influence key parameters for economic development. The Bilateral Assistance and Capacity Builiding for Central Banks (BCC) Program supports central banks in SECO priority countries in building-up capacities in core areas of central bank operations.
Global Quality and Standards Programme (GQSP)
01.11.2017
- 30.11.2023
The Global Quality and Standards Programme (GQSP) implemented with UNIDO addresses challenges faced by exporters from developing countries, in particular small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) to meet and prove conformity with market entry requirements/standards, technical regulations and market requirements.
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.
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.
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.
