Cryospheric Observation and Modelling for improved Adaptation in Central Asia (CROMO-ADAPT)
01.04.2021
- 31.12.2025
Climate change in Central Asia mountain regions will have significant impacts on water availability and occurrence of natural hazards. This project strengthens the glacier, snow and permafrost monitoring systems and capacities in Central Asia, develops user-oriented climate information services, and supports the planning of adaptation measures to increase resilience to climate change. The project builds on Swiss expertise in monitoring and adaptation in alpine water and disaster risk management.
Facilitating Safe and Skilled Migration on the Central Asia - Russian Federation/Kazakhstan Corridor
01.12.2020
- 31.05.2026
Labor migration to Russia and Kazakhstan constitute a lifeline for millions of families in Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan, but its poor regulation negatively affects its development benefits. The program aims at enhancing labor mobility governance along the Central Asia-Russia/Kazakhstan migration corridor. By facilitating pre-departure orientation and skills-matching interventions for prospective migrants, it will foster migrant workers’ protection and enhancethe livelihood perspectives for the poorest in Central Asia. The program builds on Swiss migration expertise and contributes to the strategic link between international cooperation and migration policy.
Mitigating the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on migrants and their families from Central Asia .
01.08.2020
- 31.05.2021
Migrants from CA and their families are severely impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. Hundreds of thousands stranded in the RF without income or social protection. Their families are affected too, as they depend on remittances, which do not flow anymore due to the crisis. Contributing to the IOM response plan, Switzerland ensures that migration data gaps are addressed, that the most vulnerable migrants receive assistance, and that migrants’ families get increased access to digital remittances.
Support to Vocational Education and Training (VET) Reforms in Uzbekistan
01.08.2020
- 31.12.2025
The main goal of the Support to Vocational Education and Training Reforms Project (SVRP) is to contribute to more gainful employment of VET graduates through improved access to the labour market. This will be achieved through a systemic approach supporting capacity development and better coordination among key government institutions and VET providers, by contributing to the development of better quality inputs, teacher training and by facilitating stronger participation of economic actors in the VET system.
National Water Resource Management Project in Uzbekistan
01.01.2020
- 31.12.2023
The project supports the water sector reform through the development of an Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) - based strategic framework that ensures equitable and fair water distribution among all water users. This will allow the Ministry of Water Resources (MoWR) to efficiently and effectively manage water resources leading to increased water productivity and improved livelihoods of the rural population in Uzbekistan.
Die Gletscherschmelze in Zentralasien erfordert eine stärkere Zusammenarbeit
01.05.2017
- 28.02.2025
Wie kann der Wasserbedarf der 68 Millionen Einwohnerinnen und Einwohner Zentralasiens gedeckt und gleichzeitig etwas für die Gletscher in Kirgisistan, Tadschikistan, Usbekistan und Kasachstan getan werden? Ein Projekt der DEZA setzt auf die freiwillige regionale Zusammenarbeit und eine enge wissenschaftliche Überwachung der Gletscherveränderungen.
| Land/Region | Thema | Periode | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Zentralasien |
Wasser
Wasserdiplomatie und Sicherheit
Wassersektorpolitik
Einsparung von Wasserressourcen
Wasserhygiene
|
01.05.2017 - 28.02.2025 |
CHF 1’450’000 |
Blue Peace Central Asia Strengthening of the Regional Institutional Framework for Integrated Water Resources Management in Central Asia
01.09.2014
- 30.09.2023
In response to the explicit demand of the five Central Asian States, and building on over 20 years of cooperation in the field of water, SDC facilitates transboundary water resources cooperation consistent with the Blue Peace approach implemented in the Middle-East and at the global level through the establishment of a High Level Dialogue Platform, the promotion of sustainable water practices as well as capacity building of a new generation of water professionals and champions.
| Land/Region | Thema | Periode | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Zentralasien |
Wasser Klimawandel & Umwelt
Wasserdiplomatie und Sicherheit
Meteorologische Dienste
Einsparung von Wasserressourcen
Wassersektorpolitik
|
01.09.2014 - 30.09.2023 |
CHF 6’000’000 |
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.
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.
Global Financial Infrastructure Programme, Phase II
01.07.2022
- 30.06.2027
The Global Financial Infrastructure Programme fosters financial inclusion of individuals and responsible access to finance for SMEs through financial infrastructure reforms in SECO and SDC partner countries. It focuses on strengthening credit information systems, secured transaction reforms, as well as insolvency and debt resolution.
Technical Assistance in Macroeconomic Planning and Management, Phase IV
31.08.2019
- 30.08.2024
The intervention will strenghten up to eight SECO partner countries in the conduct of macroeconomic planning and management, which will improve their public financial management for long term economic gains.
Financial Inclusion for Growth
01.01.2019
- 31.12.2023
The Financial Inclusion for Growth Project (FIG) seeks to improve access to credit, payments and savings for individuals and businesses through formal (financial) institutions in a responsible manner. The FIG is implemented by the International Finance Corporation.
