AGRI-CHAINS – Development of agri-food chains at the local level

01.05.2014 - 30.06.2020

The AGROCADENAS Project, developed by the Ministry of Agriculture and the European Union with the contribution of Switzerland, seeks to improve food security through increased local production and dynamic processing and marketing. It supports three key agri-food chains (grains, cow milk and beef), benefiting 10,000 producers directly and over 1.6 million inhabitants in selected municipalities indirectly

PADIT – Coordinated Platform Programme for the Comprehensive Development of the Territories

01.04.2014 - 31.12.2017

The PADIT (Coordinated Platform Programme for the Comprehensive Development of the Territories) project is part of the decentralisation process that is currently underway in Cuba, strengthening capabilities for the management of local development and coordinating the three governmental levels (municipal, provincial, national). PADIT supports the implementation of inclusive social services and inter-municipal production activities as well as links between actors in the public, private and cooperative sectors, thus assisting 500,000 people, with particular focus on women and the young.

Milchproduktehilfe für Alten- und Behinderteninstitutionen

01.01.2014 - 31.07.2015

Dank besserem physischem und psychischem Gesundheitszustand der Begünstigten fallen weniger Betreuungsaufgaben an und kann die medizinische Versorgung entlastet werden.

Contribution to the health programme of the Swiss NGO mediCuba-Suisse in Cuba 2013 – 2017

01.09.2013 - 31.03.2018

Seit 1992 trägt mediCuba-Suisse zur Erhaltung und Verbesserung der für alle zugänglichen kubanischen Gesundheitsversorgung bei. Für die nächsten vier Jahre (2013 – 17) ist eine Neuausrichtung und Konsolidierung der Arbeit, u. a. durch die Einrichtung einer professionellen Koordinationsstelle vor Ort geplant. Anstelle der bisherigen punktuellen Beiträge wird die DEZA für diese Phase jährliche Beiträge an das wirkungsvolle und in Kuba sehr geschätzte Gesundheitsprogramm von mediCuba-Suisse leisten.

Support to Sustainable Agriculture in Cuba

01.01.2013 - 31.03.2018

Food security is a priority of the Cuban authorities. Supporting a more productive and sustainable agriculture (economically and environmentally) is aligned with the objectives of the Cuban socio-economic reform. The project aims at supporting three organic value chains (honey, fruits and vegetables) in nine municipalities. It will demonstrate the role of organic production as a catalyst in local development and for the improvement in the quality of life of women and men.

Support for agricultural cooperatives and small farmers through an investment fund (FODEAL II)

01.10.2012 - 31.03.2017

The programme intends to reach a significant increase in local milk and meat production, in the 14 municipalities of the Holguín province (1 200 000 inhabitants). By acceding to investments, training in entrepreneurship and efficient use of bank credits, small farmers, cooperatives and enterprises of the agricultural and livestock sectors will produce and earn more. Through the partner organization, the Cuban Association for Animal Production ACPA, the experiences of the FODEAL programme will be spread over the whole country.

Support to the Creation of Second-tier Cooperatives in the Farming Sector in Cuba

01.10.2012 - 31.08.2019

The programme promotes the establishment of non-state organizations (second-tier cooperatives) for the provision of services and products to improve the productivity of small farmers and agricultural cooperatives. These early experiences in the country will provide for learning experiences that will facilitate the development of these self-managed organizations and will contribute to food security.

BASAL - Bases Environnementales pour la Sécurité Alimentaire Locale (Bases Ambientales para la Sostenibilidad Alimentaria Local)

01.10.2012 - 31.10.2016

A Cuba, la mise en place de mesures d’adaptation aux effets du changement climatique dans le secteur agricole se révèle fondamentale pour réduire les importations d’aliments, qui couvrent 80% des besoins alimentaires de la population. L’objectif du programme BASAL (Bases Ambientales para la Sostenibilidad Alimentaria Local) est de réduire les vulnérabilités du secteur agricole au changement climatique, en particulier au niveau local.
 

Gestión participativa local en la gestión del Centro Histórico - GEPAC

01.07.2012 - 30.11.2018

El programa se enfoca hacia el perfeccionamiento de herramientas de gestión local de la Oficina del Historiador de la Ciudad de La Habana OHCH, fortaleciendo instrumentos de participación ciudadana en la toma de decisiones y de apoyo a pequeños emprendimientos privados y cooperativos. La experiencia funciona como un laboratorio de prácticas que pueden ser extendidas a la gestión municipal para favorecer el proceso de descentralización y de impulso al desarrollo local en curso en Cuba.

Promoting Gender Equity with National Impact (Promoción Equidad de Género con Incidencia Nacional PEGIN)

01.07.2012 - 31.03.2015

The PEGIN programme will strengthen the Federation of Cuban Women and other organizations that are influential in promoting gender equity in Cuba. PEGIN aims to contribute to the reduction of gender inequalities which risk being reinforced by the process of economic and social reform. PEGIN will facilitate the building of national advocacy platforms. These will have the capacity to coordinate sensitization projects for the population and political decision-makers alike, as well as to promote measures of affirmative action in support of gender equality.

Programa de Innovación Agropecuaria Local PIAL

01.06.2012 - 31.12.2017

Creation of a decentralized system for agricultural innovation, complementing the existing national system for agricultural innovation, and with emphasis on gender equality . The innovation system will contribute to the elimination of obstacles and brakes in foodstuff production, transformation and commercialization processes in 45 of the 168 Cuban municipalities. Quantity and quality of available food will thus increase as well as employment and income. Sustainability of the system will be achieved by becoming part of the municipal and national structures and policies.

Apoyo institucional ONG's 2012-13

10.04.2012 - 31.03.2013