Gli sconvolgimenti politici del 2011 hanno messo in moto un lungo processo di transizione in Nord Africa, dall’esito incerto. La Svizzera si impegna per una regione più inclusiva, prospera e pacifica. Nell’ambito della Strategia di cooperazione internazionale 2021–2024 della Svizzera, la Tunisia e l’Egitto sono i due Paesi prioritari per la DSC.
Nord Africa (Tunisia, Libia, Marocco, Egitto, Algeria)

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Il Nord Africa è composto da Paesi con profili molto diversi che, per la loro importanza geopolitica e la loro prossimità con l’Europa, sono partner significativi per la Svizzera. Tutti questi Paesi devono affrontare le stesse difficoltà e situazioni di fragilità: disoccupazione elevata, in particolare tra i giovani e le donne, corruzione, discriminazioni di genere, disparità regionali ed esclusione politica, economica e sociale. La sicurezza precaria, la stagnazione economica e i forti flussi migratori completano il quadro.
APS bilaterale della Svizzera |
2020 |
2021 |
2022 * |
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Direzione dello sviluppo e della cooperazione (DSC) |
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Cooperazione bilaterale allo sviluppo |
16.81 |
20.62 |
30.55 |
Aiuto umanitario |
11.38 |
10.71 |
11.12 |
Segreteria di Stato dell'economia (SECO) |
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Cooperazione e sviluppo economici |
23.47 |
21.75 |
23.24 |
Divisione Pace e diritti umani (DPDU) |
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Gestione civile dei conflitti e diritti umani |
3.17 |
3.86 |
3.73 |
Totale DSC/SECO/DPDU |
54.83 |
56.94 |
68.64 |
Altri uffici federali |
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Altri divisioni del DFAE (ASAF, AIO, etc) |
0.06 |
0.42 |
.. |
Rete esterna del DFAE |
3.78 |
3.00 |
.. |
Segreteria di Stato della migrazione (SEM) |
1.46 |
0.57 |
.. |
Segreteria di Stato per la formazione, la ricerca e l’innovazione (SEFRI) |
0.42 |
0.32 |
.. |
MeteoSvizzera |
- |
- |
- |
Dipartimento federale della difesa, della protezione della popolazione e dello sport (DDPS) |
- |
0.11 |
- |
Ufficio federale dell'ambiente (UFAM) |
- |
- |
.. |
Ufficio federale di statistica (UFS) |
- |
- |
- |
Totale altri uffici federali |
5.72 |
4.42 |
- |
Cantoni e comuni |
0.20 |
.. |
.. |
Totale |
60.75 |
61.36 |
68.64 |
* previsto; totale dei dati disponibili
.. = non disponibile | – = importo nullo o importo < 5'000 CHF
L’impegno della Svizzera
La Svizzera concentra la sua azione su tre priorità tematiche: buongoverno e diritti umani, sviluppo economico sostenibile e inclusivo, migrazione e protezione. In Egitto e in Tunisia la Svizzera è attiva in tutti e tre i settori. Fornisce aiuto umanitario in Algeria e Libia e, in quest’ultima, opera anche nel campo della promozione della pace.
Buongoverno e diritti umani
La Svizzera si impegna attivamente per un buongoverno partecipativo, efficace, trasparente e reattivo, per lo Stato di diritto e per la promozione e ill rispetto dei diritti umani, compresi i diritti delle donne e dei migranti. In Tunisia il nuovo programma mira a consolidare i processi di transizione democratica, in particolare in termini di decentralizzazione. In Egitto la Svizzera affronta i principi del buongoverno e sostiene la società civile, i media e il mondo accademico.
Riduzione della povertà attraverso la prevenzione di conflitti e disastri
Sviluppo economico sostenibile e inclusivo
La Svizzera concentra il suo impegno sulle riforme economiche strutturali e sul miglioramento delle opportunità economiche per i giovani, le donne e gli uomini. Si tratta di promuovere condizioni quadro economiche affidabili, iniziative innovative del settore privato, l’accesso ai mercati e agli attivi e la creazione di opportunità di redditi dignitosi per le donne e gli uomini. La Svizzera si impegna in interventi settoriali volti a migliorare le infrastrutture di base, la pianificazione urbana e lo sviluppo del settore privato offrendo posti di lavoro rimunerativi, una migliore gestione delle finanze pubbliche e istituzioni pubbliche più trasparenti (complementarietà tra la DSC e la SECO).
Migrazione e protezione
Il Nord Africa è tradizionalmente caratterizzato da numerosi flussi migratori: in fuga dalle difficoltà economiche e dai conflitti, le persone si spostano all’interno del proprio Paese, nella regione e verso l’Europa. Molti di questi migranti sono vittime di violenze e sfruttamento. La Svizzera contribuisce a creare condizioni quadro necessarie nei settori della protezione, del rispetto del diritto internazionale umanitario, dell’inclusione sociale dei migranti, della partecipazione della diaspora allo sviluppo sostenibile, della migrazione del lavoro sicura e della prevenzione della migrazione irregolare.
A livello regionale, l’attenzione è rivolta alla protezione, all’istruzione di base e all’integrazione dei bambini e dei giovani in movimento su due rotte migratorie intra-africane, nonché sul corridoio di migrazione del lavoro tra il Nord Africa, il Medio Oriente e l’Asia meridionale. A livello politico, la Svizzera intende rafforzare la cooperazione in materia di migrazione con gli Stati del Nord Africa.
Approccio e tipi di partner
L’impegno della Svizzera in Nord Africa è attuato nel quadro di un approccio interdipartimentale dalla Direzione dello sviluppo e della cooperazione (DSC), dalla Segreteria di Stato del DFAE, dalla Divisione Pace e diritti umani (DPDU), dalla Segreteria di Stato dell’economia (SECO) e dalla Segreteria di Stato della migrazione (SEM).
Principali partner della Svizzera in Nord Africa
- Autorità dei Paesi interessati a livello nazionale, regionale e comunale
- Organizzazioni della società civile locale e internazionale (Danish Refugee Council, Acted, Euromed Rights, International Foundation for Electoral Systems, International Rescue Committee, Première Urgence Internationale e Save the Children)
- Organizzazioni internazionali: Comitato internazionale della Croce Rossa (CICR), Ufficio delle Nazioni Unite per il coordinamento degli affari umanitari (OCHA), Programma alimentare mondiale (PAM) e Programma delle Nazioni Unite per lo sviluppo
- ONG, imprese e centri di competenza svizzeri: EBP, Helvetas, Swisscontact e Terre des hommes.
Link
Ufficio di cooperazione della Svizzera in Egitto (en)
Ambasciata di Svizzera in Algeria
Ambasciata di Svizzera in Libia
Cooperazione svizzera in Marocco
Ufficio di cooperazione della Svizzera in Tunisia
Riduzione della povertà attraverso la prevenzione di conflitti e disastri
Istruzione di base e formazione professionale
Sviluppo del settore privato e servizi finanziari
Forum arabo sul recupero dei beni
Relazioni bilaterali Svizzera-Egitto
Relazioni bilaterali Svizzera–Algeria
Relazioni bilaterali Svizzera-Libia
Relazioni bilaterali Svizzera-Marocco
Relazioni bilaterali Svizzera-Tunisia
Documenti
Progetti Egitto
Micro, Small, and Medium Entreprise Technical Assistance Facility, Phase 2
01.01.2019
- 30.03.2025
The Facility provides technical assistance to the Middle East and Northern Africa (MENA) region to improve access to finance for MSMEs and encourage private sector led growth. It is jointly implemented by the World Bank and the International Finance Corporation. Building on results achieved during the first phase of the Facility (2012-2018), this second phase will strengthen the legal and regulatory environment, develop financial market infrastructure and provide technical assistance to financial institutions.The SECO contribution will focus on activities in Egypt and in Tunisia.
Integrated Urban Development Project in Hayenna, Egypt
18.04.2018
- 31.03.2024
The project shall enhance the organizational capacity of local government units to better manage their land and linked local revenues. Furthermore, the project activities shall also support ongoing efforts aimed at improving the related legal and institutional frameworks at the national level. The project is implemented by UN-Habitat.
Global Eco-Industrial Parks Programme
01.01.2018
- 31.12.2023
While it is uncontested that Resource Efficient and Cleaner Production (RECP) methods are an important ingredient for a more sustainable and climate friendly way of production, their broad deployment and effective use has yet to happen.
Debt Management Financial Analysis System, Phase II
01.01.2018
- 31.12.2022
This project will support the introduction of the UNCTAD Debt Management and Financial Analysis System (DMFAS) in Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan as well as a DMFAS upgrade in Egypt with a view to strengthen the countries’ debt management capacity and transparency.
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.
Economic Inclusion in MENA Region
01.10.2017
- 31.12.2024
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.
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).
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.
Multi-Country Investment Climate Program
01.01.2017
- 31.12.2024
The Multi-Country Investment Climate Program (MCICP) supports investment climate reform advisory in a total of 20 SECO partner countries. It is implemented by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a globally recognized leader in this field.
Sanad Fund for MSME
31.12.2013
- 31.12.2029
The Sanad Fund is an investment vehicle, that provides debt and equity financing as well as technical assistance to banks and microfinance institutions. The ultimate beneficiaries are micro, small and medium-sized enterprises. The Middle East and North African region is the main target region of the Sanad Fund.
Improved Water and Wastewater Services Program - Phase II
01.07.2013
- 31.12.2023
The Improved Water and Wastewater Services Program - Phase II (IWSP II) plans to increase the coverage of water supply systems and wastewater treatment infrastructure in four Governorates of Upper Egypt (Qena, Assiout, Minya, Sohag).
Improved Water and Wastewater Services Program - Phase II
01.07.2013
- 31.12.2023
The Improved Water and Wastewater Services Program - Phase II (IWSP II) plans to increase the coverage of water supply systems and wastewater treatment infrastructure in four Governorates of Upper Egypt (Qena, Assiout, Minya, Sohag).
Progetti Libia
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North Africa Cultural Programme
01.04.2023
- 30.06.2025
Le programme fournit un cadre pour un appui à la Culture comme vecteur d’échanges et de dialogue entre les personnes et les sociétés civiles en Afrique du Nord. Il contribue aux processus de transition politique, à la création d’opportunités de développement économique et à une vision positive de la migration. Il renforce la capacité des peuples d’Afrique du Nord à mettre en valeur leur patrimoine et aux jeunes de la région à exprimer pacifiquement leurs aspiration et leur inventivité.
ACTED: Strengthening humanitarian coordination and access to safe and dignified protection in Libya
01.02.2019
- 31.01.2020
Through the current intervention, ACTED will adopt a twofold approach aiming to contribute to strengthen the response to protection cases in Libya through enhanced coordination and provision of cash assistance. On the one hand, ACTED will strengthen response capacities through the distribution of one-off cash grants based on ongoing protection monitoring activities. On the other hand, the project will support the voices of INGOs in the humanitarian coordination structure, by developing the activities of the INGO Forum.
North Africa Cultural Programme (NACP), Phase 1
15.12.2018
- 31.03.2023
By developing a Regional Cultural Programme, Switzerland seeks to facilitate intercultural dialogue and exchange as a foundation for peace and conflict sensitive development in North Africa and to foster artistic expression as a driver of change in support to the challenges of transition. This will promote peaceful coexistence, political stability and social cohesion in North Africa, hence providing a contribution to the prevention of violent extremism and alternatives for the fulfillment of North African youth in their own societies.
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Progetti Marocco
North Africa Cultural Programme
01.04.2023
- 30.06.2025
Le programme fournit un cadre pour un appui à la Culture comme vecteur d’échanges et de dialogue entre les personnes et les sociétés civiles en Afrique du Nord. Il contribue aux processus de transition politique, à la création d’opportunités de développement économique et à une vision positive de la migration. Il renforce la capacité des peuples d’Afrique du Nord à mettre en valeur leur patrimoine et aux jeunes de la région à exprimer pacifiquement leurs aspiration et leur inventivité.
North Africa Cultural Programme (NACP), Phase 1
15.12.2018
- 31.03.2023
By developing a Regional Cultural Programme, Switzerland seeks to facilitate intercultural dialogue and exchange as a foundation for peace and conflict sensitive development in North Africa and to foster artistic expression as a driver of change in support to the challenges of transition. This will promote peaceful coexistence, political stability and social cohesion in North Africa, hence providing a contribution to the prevention of violent extremism and alternatives for the fulfillment of North African youth in their own societies.
Projet Oriental Protection Migrants Maroc
01.01.2017
- 31.03.2018
Morocco is a country of transit and destination for migrants and refugees, 20’000 of which live on the margins of society, despite the 2014 adopted first ever migration strategy, promising the respect of human rights and access to public services. The “Projet Oriental” facilitates access to health care and provides humanitarian support to 5’600 vulnerable migrants per year and coaches public and civil society service providers to care for the specific needs of the migrants.
Small Business Impact Fund, Phase II
01.12.2022
- 30.11.2027
The Small Business Impact Fund (SBIF) is a multi-donor initiative of the EBRD to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs). SECO’s contribution to the SBIF aims to strengthen competitiveness and resilience of SMEs in Central Asia, North Africa and South Caucasus by providing business advice, skills development and financing.
Disaster Risk Financing and Insurance, Phase III
01.05.2022
- 30.04.2027
SECO is partnering with the World Bank to implement the Disaster Risk Financing and Insurance (DRFI) Program. The Program supports SECO priority countries in building their financial resilience to natural disasters and other crisis, including pandemics.
Public-Private Infrastructure Advisory Facility (PPIAF) 2022-2027
01.01.2022
- 30.06.2027
The Public-Private Infrastructure Advisory Facility is a World-Bank managed, multi-donor technical assistance facility aimed at creating an enabling environment for private sector investment in infrastructure, with the ultimate aim of improving lives through a better access to quality infrastructure services.
Swiss Import Promotion Program (SIPPO) 2021-2025
01.07.2021
- 30.07.2025
The Swiss Import Promotion Program SIPPO 2021-2025 supports Business Support Organisations (BSO), such as trade-related ministries and agencies, private trade promotion service providers, consultants, trade promotion organisations, and industry organisations thereby facilitating access for exporting companies to the Swiss and international markets.
Sustainable Long-Term Finance Facility
01.01.2021
- 30.06.2026
The Sustainable Long-Term Finance Facility aims to leverage private finance for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) and climate change assets through the development of local capital markets. It will be implemented by the World Bank Group.
Sustainable tourism in Morocco
01.09.2019
- 31.03.2025
The first phase of this project in Morocco aims at supporting the provinces of Azilal and Béni Mellal to develop a sustainable rural tourism with integrated sectors in order to reduce poverty, generate income opportunities, create new jobs and improve existing jobs in this region, especially for young people and women.
Sustainable Cities Platform
01.12.2018
- 30.11.2023
The availability and quality of urban infrastructure and related services constitute an essential basis for enhancing competitiveness, reducing poverty and environmental and climate change impacts.
Global Program for Intellectual Property Rights
01.03.2018
- 31.12.2024
Intellectual Property (IP) regimes are central to promoting innovation and the development of new goods, services and production methods. IP provides the incentive necessary to pursue further research and development, and creative works. Insofar, it is part of a sound foundation for a prosperous private sector and today's world trade system.
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.
Progetti Tunisia
North Africa Cultural Programme
01.04.2023
- 30.06.2025
Le programme fournit un cadre pour un appui à la Culture comme vecteur d’échanges et de dialogue entre les personnes et les sociétés civiles en Afrique du Nord. Il contribue aux processus de transition politique, à la création d’opportunités de développement économique et à une vision positive de la migration. Il renforce la capacité des peuples d’Afrique du Nord à mettre en valeur leur patrimoine et aux jeunes de la région à exprimer pacifiquement leurs aspiration et leur inventivité.
Appui à la Fédération Nationale des Communes Tunisiennes et mise en place du Fonds Municipal de Compétence Générale
01.11.2022
- 30.06.2027
Le projet vise à appuyer le processus de décentralisation en Tunisie en renforçant le rôle de la Fédération Nationale des Communes Tunisiennes (FNCT) en tant qu’acteur de soutien aux communes et de plaidoyer politique pour la décentralisation. Dans le cadre de ce projet, la FNCT va appuyer techniquement et financièrement 17 communes pilotes dans la mise en œuvre de leurs plans de développement locaux. Il s’agit d’une contribution à un projet financé par l’Union Européenne.
BIOREST - Appui au développement d’une agriculture biologique durable et résiliente dans un contexte de changement climatique en Tunisie
01.11.2021
- 31.10.2025
A travers cette l’intervention, la Suisse consolide les efforts du gouvernement tunisien pour la résilience au changement climatique en accompagnant le développement des systèmes d’agriculture biologiques appliquant les principes de l’agriculture intelligente face au climat. L’appui portera sur les axes de la production végétale et animale, l’encadrement des acteurs et le système de contrôle de l’agriculture biologique. L’approche territoriale adoptée consolide la résilience alimentaire et environnementale des régions ciblées et de la Tunisie.
IPDLI - Initiative Pilote de Développement Local Intégré
01.11.2021
- 31.10.2025
Mise en œuvre par l’Organisation Internationale du Travail (OIT), l’intervention contribue à l’amélioration la qualité de vie des populations de 14 communes des régions défavorisées à travers un accompagnement au processus de décentralisation dans son axe transfert des compétences du pouvoir central vers le pouvoir local. Les communes seront appuyées dans leurs rôles d’acteur développement et de fournisseur de services de base dans les secteurs de la santé et de l’éducation.
RESPECT - Redevabilité, sécurité et prévention de l’extrémisme violent pour les citoyennes et citoyens tunisiens
01.10.2021
- 31.08.2025
L’intervention vise à renforcer la capacité de la Commission Nationale de la Lutte contre le Terrorisme (CNLCT) dans la prévention de l’extrémisme violent (PEV) en améliorant la coordination entre les acteurs clés des secteurs de la sécurité et de la justice. L’approche choisie est holistique combinant des activités qui ont pour objectifs de renforcer la cohésion sociale en ciblant les groupes à risque. Un autre aspect de l’intervention consiste à soutenir la réforme du secteur de la sécurité afin que celui-ci soit conforme avec les standards internationaux régissant les droits humains.
Organisation Mondiale contre la Torture (OMCT)
01.01.2021
- 31.12.2025
L’intervention a pour objectifs de renforcer la responsabilisation des acteurs publics pour les violations des droits humains et de contribuer à la réforme de l’environnement institutionnel pour prévenir la torture et réduire l’impunité en Tunisie. Elle offre une assistance directe aux victimes et promeut une meilleure conduite professionnelle des forces sécuritaires et carcérales. L’OMCT travaille aussi en lien étroit avec la société civile pour mener des plaidoyers communs contre la torture et l’impunité des responsables.
PSPET - Programme de soutien au processus électoral en Tunisie
01.11.2020
- 31.12.2024
L’intervention contribue au renforcement de la bonne gouvernance des autorités électorales et à leur résilience pendant les périodes de crise. Elle veille également à assurer l’inclusion des différentes couches de la société dans la participation électorale et politique, à travers des approches innovantes et durables, ainsi que par la diffusion auprès des citoyen.ne.s tunisien.ne.s d’une information électorale fiable et sensible au genre. Le programme sera mis en œuvre par le PNUD et l’IFES.
TAKWEEN - Formation professionnelle en Tunisie
01.10.2020
- 31.10.2026
La Suisse se distingue depuis 2013 par l'impulsion des modèles innovants de formation à dominance pratique, assurant un taux d‘insertion professionnelle à hauteur de 70%. L’intervention marque la volonté de la Suisse à poursuivre son effort en faveur de la modernisation de la FP en Tunisie, par une implication accrue du secteur privé et par le positionnement de la formation professionnelle post-diplôme comme un élément attractif du système de formation institutionnalisé qui vient cibler une plus large palette de bénéficiaires.
COVID19-Prévention et réponse face à l’impact environnemental et épidémiologique
01.07.2020
- 31.03.2023
Ce projet soutient les efforts de la Tunisie en réponse à la crise COVID19 et renforce ses capacités de gestion des risques avec une approche plus intégrée et décentralisée. Il adresse essentiellement les risques liés à la gestion de déchets dangereux solides et liquides sanitaires ainsi que les eaux usées. Le partenaire de mise en œuvre est le PNUD, en collaboration avec les Ministères de la santé et des Affaires locales.
Moussanada Mahaleya
01.02.2020
- 30.06.2025
La décentralisation est un processus clé de la démocratisation de la Tunisie inscrit dans la nouvelle constitution de 2014. Après la communalisation, l’Etat Tunisien engage la réforme de la régionalisation, avec l’objectif d’une mise en place des nouveaux conseils régionaux en 2023. Pour lever ce défi la Suisse appuie l’Etat Tunisien pour poursuivre cette réforme avec une approche holistique et participative, à travers une contribution au fonds fiduciaire TERI géré par la Banque Mondiale.
ELECT – Elections libres et crédibles en Tunisie
15.08.2019
- 30.06.2021
The project supports the orderly conduct of the 2019 Electoral process in Tunisia (legislative and presidential elections). It aims at ensuring International and African observation missions and enabling local NGOs to co-lead the process. This short term project completes and facilitates Switzerland’s support to democratic processes in the field of accountability and citizen participation since 2011.
Participation active des citoyennes et citoyens tunisiens — PACT
01.04.2019
- 30.06.2023
L'intervention améliore les conditions de vie des citoyennes et citoyens tunisiens, notamment des jeunes et des femmes, ainsi que qualité des services publics fournis par le biais d'une participation accrue dans la prise des décisions communales et la création d’un cadre favorable et durable de gouvernance démocratique locale. La valeur ajoutée Suisse réside dans les méthodes et les forums communautaires avec pouvoir de décision sur des projets. Le projet cible la région marginalisée des Hautes Steppes.