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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Better Work Phase III
01.07.2017
- 31.10.2021
Better Work, a partnership of the International Labour Organization and the International Finance Corporation, improves working conditions and respect for labour rights in the garment industry, as well as productivity and competitiveness of apparel businesses. It provides services at factory level to improve compliance with national and international labour standards, facilitates better buying practices in the sector and works at the policy level to improve overall working conditions in global supply chains.
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.
Electronic and Digital Financial Services in Azerbaijan and Central Asia
01.06.2017
- 31.12.2021
The Azerbaijan and Central Asia Mobile Money Project (ACAMM) seeks to improve financial inclusion and financial resilience by increasing access to low cost mobile financial services to the un(der)banked. ACAAM is implemented by the International Finance Corporation and co-funded by the UK's Department for International Development (DFID).
Umbrella Facility for Trade and Development
01.04.2017
- 31.12.2024
The Umbrella Facility (UF) for Trade, a Multi-Donor Trust Fund for Trade and Development, supports analytical trade work across the World Bank Group (WBG). It is implemented by IBRD/IFC, one of the biggest institutional supporter of analytical work and capacity development on trade within the WBG.
African Tax Administration Forum, Phase III
01.02.2017
- 31.12.2021
The African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) is a multilateral initiative launched by a group of African governments in 2009. ATAF offers a platform for tax administrators to articulate African tax priorities, develop best practices, and build capacity in African tax policy and administration through peer learning and knowledge sharing.
Swiss Import Promotion Programme SIPPO 2017-2021
01.01.2017
- 30.06.2021
The SIPPO Program 2017-21 will follow a strong development agenda. The "strategic sourcing" of goods and services coming from developing countries will be the "mirror effect" of the products and services offered. The Program will further develop its "Last Mile" competences and integrating SIPPO’s "Last Mile" expertise into SECO’s trade development value chain programs.
