Video portrait
A series of short films provide an insight into the work of the SDC, its challenges, and its successes.
The SDC in brief
Reduce poverty, make development sustainable and overcome global risks: these are the overarching goals of the SDC.
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South Cooperation
Portrait of an SDC employee in Benin
Helping the poor in Africa, Asia and Latin America to help themselves
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The everyday work of Jean-Luc Virchaux (2011)
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Swiss cooperation with Eastern Europe
Portrait of an SDC employee in Serbia
Support for transition and reform processes in Eastern Europe and Eurasia
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The everyday work of Beatrice Meyer (2011)
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Humanitarian Aid
Portrait of an SDC employee in Sri Lanka
The Swiss Humanitarian Aid department focuses on emergency aid, the reconstruction and rehabilitation, as well as disaster risk reduction.
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The everyday work of Simone Schoenenberger (2011)
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Global themes
Portrait of an SDC employee in Bern
Switzerland is involved in international politics in order to negotiate global rules and solutions that can only be addressed in cooperation with other states.
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The everyday work of François Münger (2011)
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Engagement in fragile contexts
Portrait of an SDC employee in Myanmar
Switzerland increases its support for fragile and conflict-affected regions, because fragility and violence impede poverty reduction.
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The everyday work of Nay Myo Zaw (2015)
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