Socio-Economic Integration of Refugees in Armenia - SEIRA
Switzerland will continue supporting Armenia in integrating refugees from Nagorno Karabakh into society while improving social cohesion and economic prospects in remote rural areas of the country. By contributing to activities of the UN World Food Programme and of a local NGO, it will support 1’500 refugee- and vulnerable local households towards sustainable development facilitating the transition from humanitarian aid to long-term development.
Pays/région | Thème | Période | Budget |
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Arménie |
Emploi & développement économique Agriculture et sécurité alimentaire
Développement rural
Création d'emplois Sécurité alimentaire des ménages |
01.09.2024
- 31.08.2027 |
CHF 1’350’000
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- Sectreur privé étranger Sud/Est
- Programme alimentaire mondial
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Secteur selon catégorisation du Comité d'aide au développement de l'OCDE AUTRES MULTISECTEURS
INFRASTRUCTURE ET SERVICES SOCIAUX DIVERS
AUTRES MULTISECTEURS
Sous-Secteur selon catégorisation du Comité d'aide au développement de l'OCDE Développement rural
Politique de l’emploi et gestion administrative
Programmes de sécurité alimentaire des ménages
Thème transversal Réduction des risques de conflit
Type d'aide Mandat sans gestion de fonds
Contribution à des projets ou programmes
Numéro de projet 7F10987
Contexte | Since several years, the security situation and the flight of more than 115,000 people has significantly impacted the socio-economic context in Armenia, especially in the rural areas bordering Azerbaijan. Refugees constitute more than 3% of the entire population of Armenia. After the implementation of humanitarian aid interventions in 2023/2024 by humanitarian national and international organisations and community-based organizations under the overall leadership of the Government, there are significant uncertainties about the mid and long-term perspectives. As a result, refugees are hesitant to make decisions towards their integration. Another challenge is the limited communication among refugees and with the host population, which bears additional risks for social cohesion. |
Objectifs | Refugees and vulnerable host populations of selected communities in Gegharkunik, Vayots Dzor and Syunik regions have improved resilience to external shocks and their socio-economic integration. |
Groupes cibles | 1,500 refugee- and local households in Vardenis, Chambarak, Gavar, Jermuk, Sisian, Goris communities of Gegharkunik, Vayots Dzor and Syunik regions, with particular attention given to women, youth, and people with disabilities. |
Effets à moyen terme |
Outcome 1: Refugees and vulnerable host populations have increased net additional income from employment or self-employment in agricultural value chains. Outcome 2: Refugees and vulnerable host populations access and consume diversified healthier food. |
Résultats |
Principaux résultats attendus: Output 1.1: Refugees engage in upskilling and reskilling interventions. Output 1.2: Refugee- and local smallholder farmers benefit from access to markets. Output 1.3: Stakeholders of selected value chains are engaged and strengthened with sustainable and innovative solutions. Output 2.1: Refugee- and local households have capacities to produce home-grown, nutritious, safe food using sustainable practices. Output 2.2: Local food security system participants are engaged and mechanisms are developed to increase the community’s resilience to shocks. Principaux résultats antérieurs: As of mid-2024, outstanding refugee needs are manifold: there are more food secure than the host populations, in particular in remote areas of Armenia. Many refugee families have run out of their savings and adults are often unemployed. There is also a need for upskilling/reskilling. Housing and access to land also remain important challenges. The majority of refugees (82%) rent an accommodation, only 20% live in a house with a plot. |
Direction/office fédéral responsable |
DDC |
Crédit |
Coopération avec l'Europe de l'Est |
Partenaire de projet |
Partenaire contractuel ONG internationale ou étrangère Secteur privé Organisme des Nations Unies (ONU) Partenaire de mise en œuvre Outcome 1: Strategic Development Agency NGO (SDA)
Outcome 2: UN World Food Programme (WFP)
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Coordination avec d'autres projets et acteurs | Linkages will be sought with other SDC-funded projects (SIGMA, MAVETA) and stakeholders (e.g., FAO, EU, etc.). |
Budget | Phase en cours Budget de la Suisse CHF 1’350’000 Budget suisse déjà attribué CHF 465’783 Projet total depuis la première phase Budget de la Suisse CHF -1 Budget y compris partenaires de projet CHF 1’350’000 |
Phases du projet | Phase 1 01.09.2024 - 31.08.2027 (Phase en cours) |