Progetti

Enhancing Social Inclusion for the Vulnerable

01.09.2013 - 31.05.2017

Due to limited financial, human and institutional capacities the Government of Albania so far does not adequately respond to the needs of marginalised and vulnerable groups. Switzerland in partnership with the United Nations (UN) is addressing this issue through the project Support to Social Inclusion in Albania that assists current reforms led by the government.

Islamic Relief Worldwide, Jebel Marra WASH and Health Response

01.09.2013 - 28.02.2015

Darfur continues to suffer under a protracted and multifaceted conflict situation. The outbreak of fighting since December 2012 in Central Darfur State has considerably increased the IDP caseload in the Nertiti area. The present proposal is designed to increase access to improved basic primary health care and WASH services in the Nertiti area of the Central Darfur State for about 43’000 conflict affected persons (of which 53% are female). Phase 1 allowed to increase access to basic health service and WASH for 28’000 conflict affected people in Central Darfur.

Financial Contribution to ACAPS (Assessement Capacities Project)

01.09.2013 - 31.12.2014

Improved Food Security and Livelihood Development for Agro-pastoral Communities in Northern Bahr-el-Ghazal and Warrap States

01.09.2013 - 28.02.2018

In South Sudan, food insecurity and poverty are intrinsically linked to decades of civil conflict. About 52% of the population lives on less than 1 USD per day, and 47% is undernourished. Improving capacities of farmers and government to face such challenges is crucial. The main objective of this project is to increase the resilience (food security, livelihoods and income) of at least 7’000 households/50’000 people, and to improve community stability for vulnerable but economically active agro-pastoralists in Northern Bahr-el-Ghazal and Warrap States.

SHARIQUE Phase III

01.09.2013 - 28.02.2017

SHARIQUE is a flagship project in the field of local governance promotion in Bangladesh. Implemented since 2006, the project addresses the “supply” and “demand” sides of the governance processes as well as the policy environment on local level. The proposed phase III will consolidate and replicate earlier achievements and prepare for the phase-out of the intervention by 2018 and extend support to new geographic areas.

UNICEF-EMOPS – Core Contribution

01.09.2013 - 31.12.2014

Regional Research Promotion Programme

01.09.2013 - 30.06.2017

The programme promotes research in social sciences in the Western Balkans. While still having a rather marginal role, social sciences are highly relevant to bring forward social and political reforms in the region. Young researchers, in particular young female researchers, shall get their chance to conduct research according to international standards and thus remain motivated to stay in their countries of origin. In addition, research institutions get support to be prepared for increasing European integration.

Emergency Assistance For Syrian Refugees in the Kurdish region of Iraq

15.08.2013 - 31.05.2014

The challenges posed by the Syrian crisis had its impact in Iraq regarding immediate humanitarian needs for Syrian refugees. Currently, there are more than 150,000 Syrian refugees registered in Iraq. RRP 5 expects that the number of refugees in Iraq will reach 350,000 by end of 2013. This project aims at assisting extremely vulnerable Syrian refugees and affected host communities in the Kurdish region of Iraq through emergency.

WASH in Takhar Province

01.08.2013 - 31.12.2016

Takhar province is one of the most underserved areas in Afghanistan, especially regarding access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene education (WASH). The Danish Committee for Aid to Afghan Refugees (DACAAR) has extensive experience in the WASH sector in Afghanistan. DACAAR will cooperate closely with Terre des Hommes Lausanne (TdHL), SDC’s partner in Takhar, to address the WASH needs of the most deprived communities. This project will sustainably improve their health status.

Appui aux media des Grands Lacs

01.08.2013 - 31.07.2020

Les médias des pays des Grands Lacs (Rwanda, Burundi. RDC) jouent un rôle clé dans la consolidation de la paix, dans le renforcement de la citoyenneté et dans la construction de la démocratie. Les médias sont confrontés à des difficultés d’ordre professionnel, économique, politique et juridique. Ce programme contribuera à la consolidation de la liberté d’expression et au droit à l’information, tout en renforçant les compétences et la pluralité des médias. 

Health Facilities Autonomy in Kyrgyzstan

01.08.2013 - 30.06.2020

The health reform in Kyrgyzstan has resulted in an increasing access to basic medical services. The management of the health facilities remains however centralized and the inefficient use of limited resources is still an issue. The project intends to improve the efficiency and quality of health care by increasing the autonomy of the health facilities in provision of their services. A Model of Health Facilities Autonomy will be introduced in 3 pilot provinces of the Issyk-Kul oblast and shall be applied in remaining health facilities countrywide. During Phase I, the legal framework to support the introduction of decentralized management in the health system will also be adapted.   

National Assembly Strategic Support Project (NASSP)

01.08.2013 - 30.04.2017

The role of the National Assembly is to represent the views of Lao citizens, enable citizens to participate in decision-making processes, and ensure that national policies answer to the needs of Lao people. SDC is helping the National Assembly strengthen its role as a legislative, overseeing, and representational part of government, in support of democratic development in Lao PDR.