From Education to Employment (E2E)

01.05.2024 - 30.04.2028

To raise labour market participation and address the growing workforce shortage affecting the Serbian economy, in partnership with the Serbian Ministry of Labour, Swiss approaches and instruments for labour-market insertion will be adopted and scaled by key labour-market actors from the central and local Government, civil society and the private sector. Serbian companies will be capacitated to train their workforce independently and sustainably, and to fill vacancies through improved job matching services.

For an Active Civil Society Together (ACT)

01.11.2023 - 31.10.2027

ACT-2 improves citizens’ participation in decision making at the local and national level through and with the support of civil society organizations (CSOs). Selected mission-driven CSOs are supported to strengthen constituency, diversify funding and effectively engage in advocacy. They jointly advocate with complementary CSOs and informal groups to increase impact and legitimacy. CSOs initiate dialogue and collaboration with local authorities, private sector and media to achieve development results.

Contribution to implementation of SCTM Strategic Plan

01.01.2023 - 31.12.2026

This contribution will support the Standing Conference of Towns and Municipalities (SCTM) to implement its cross-sectoral strategic plan, promoting decentralization, good governance and local governance reforms and assisting the implementation of the Serbian Government’s Local Government Reform Programme. SCTM will improve capacities of local governments (LG) to act efficiently, accountably, in the best interest of citizens, and defend LG interests at the central level.

SME Hub - Connecting Private Service Providers, Public Agencies and SMEs

01.07.2022 - 30.09.2036

In order to grow and create more and better jobs and higher incomes for their workforce, Serbian manufacturing companies urgently need to raise productivity. The most productive ones are those that manage to access the supply chains of large, export-oriented corporations. By partnering with the private sector, Switzerland aims to bundle and connect the so-far fragmented services and subsidies of relevant private and public actors into an accessible offer tailor-made to the needs of SMEs- the SME Hub.

Civil society resilience strengthening

18.02.2022 - 17.02.2027

This project, in delegated cooperation with USAID, supports democratic development in Serbia by fostering an enabling environment for civil society and strengthening its resilience. It improves capacities of civil society to perform its monitoring and advocacy roles, to facilitate citizen’s engagement and to engage in constructive dialogue with the government. Ultimately, this leads towards a more resilient, inclusive and pluralistic society.

Municipal Development in Eastern Serbia

01.05.2021 - 31.07.2025

Culture for Democracy

15.07.2020 - 28.02.2025

The Project supports the independent cultural sector to contribute to improved social cohesion and tolerance at the local level. Cultural actors will be provided with resources to unleash their potential for triggering critical thinking and dialogue around topics of immediate relevance for their communities, as well as for creating networks that will empower and enable them to uphold a stimulating space for promoting pluralistic values and inter-cultural dialogue in Serbia.

Alliance publique-privée en faveur d’un projet de formation en Serbie

01.10.2014 - 31.12.2024

La crise économique a affaibli la compétitivité de la Serbie. Les entreprises manquent de personnel qualifié, malgré un taux de chômage élevé parmi les jeunes. Un projet de la DDC fondé sur une approche inclusive résout ces deux problèmes dans un secteur économique très prometteur. 

Refinancing Fund for Serbia: small and medium-sized enterprises loan programme for Serbia

01.10.2004 - 31.12.2024

Local Government Finance Reforms Serbia, Phase III

01.02.2023 - 30.06.2027

The project builds on results of the previous phases and assists Serbia’s local governments in reaching the next level in their efforts to become more effective and accountable by introducing Managerial Accountability and Performance Management. It continues to improve Internal Audit, Financial Management and Control and oversight of fiscal risks.

City Resilience Program, Phase II

01.12.2022 - 31.12.2027

The City Resilience Program scales up the resilience of cities against adverse impacts of disasters and climate change. It does so by supporting risk-informed und multisector planning efforts, identify suitable interventions and investments that enhance the resilience of cities, and supports their bankability and access multiple financing sources.

Trade Promotion East

01.10.2022 - 31.12.2026

The Trade Promotion East Program aims to enhance competitiveness and sustainable export growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in agro-processing from SECO’s Eastern partner countries. The Program will be implemented by the International Trade Centre in the Western Balkans and Central Asia.