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An inclusive world in which all persons enjoy their human rights and a decent life, and achieve their full potential
01.01.2021
- 31.12.2022
Fairmed and Christoffel Blindenmission (CBM) have joined forces in the LNOB Alliance. It works in fragile contexts, prioritizing the needs of the most marginalized and discriminated people especially of women, men, girls and boys with disabilities. It seeks to improve living conditions of individuals and empowering marginalized communities while also strengthening inclusive systems and services. The Alliance contributes to the implementation of the UN Conventions on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, which Switzerland ratified in 2014.
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P4H – Global Network for Health Financing and Social Protection
01.01.2021
- 30.06.2024
The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed the need for sustainable financing of health systems so that they can adequately respond to shocks and maintain quality essential services even during a health crisis. The Global Network for Health Financing and Social Protection (P4H) provides coordinated support of multilateral and bilateral partners to low and middle-income countries that want to raise more domestic resources for health and use available financing effectively for key health priorities.
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International Centre for Asset Recovery (ICAR) / Phase VII of core contribution (2021-2024)
01.01.2021
- 31.12.2024
Switzerland has since many years a very proactive asset recovery policy, and has returned more than USD 2 bio. of stolen assets to countries of origin. The International Centre for Asset Recovery (ICAR) is a Swiss based, independent competence centre in asset recovery. Its mission is supporting affected countries to investigate and prosecute financial crimes, with the goal of strengthening anti-corruption institutions and recovering stolen public assets. Due to the growing demand by developing countries for support in asset recovery, and ICAR’s unique position in this field, Switzerland / SDC continue will continue this strategic partnership.
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Program Contribution to the Alliance Terre des Hommes Schweiz-Suisse 2021-2022
01.01.2021
- 31.12.2022
Terre des hommes schweiz and Terre des Hommes Suisse have formed an alliance to pool their expertise to address the root causes of exclusion and vulnerability of children and young people. tdh schweiz is competent in participatory approaches for young people and focuses on promoting sexual and reproductive health and rights, a culture of peace and sustainable livelihoods. TdH Suisse has a strong expertise in the integrated promotion of the right to participation, protection against exploitation and violence, and education, including education for sustainable development.
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UNDP – Core Contribution 2021
01.01.2021
- 31.12.2021
UNDP is the leading UN organisation working on poverty eradication, governance, rule of law and conflict prevention. It also provides coordination and back office services to the UN Resident Coordinator System. Switzerland supports UNDP because it is its most important partner in the UN Development System to work on poverty eradication, sustainable development, good governance and conflict prevention.
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Fighting diseases of poverty: Drugs for Neglected Diseases Initiative (DNDi)
01.01.2021
- 31.12.2024
Neglected tropical diseases mainly affect poor and marginalised populations in low and middle-income countries who have no purchasing power. This is the main reason why there is no incentive for the private sector to develop appropriate treatments for these diseases. The private-public partnership Drug for Neglected Disease initiative based in Geneva develops and provides worldwide access to new and improved treatments. Swiss research contributes to these efforts.
VALORISATION DES PRODUITS FORESTIERS NON LIGNEUX (PFNL) : DE NOUVELLES OPPORTUNITÉS POUR LES POPULATIONS RURALES
01.01.2021
- 28.02.2027
Au Tchad, les PFNL constituent une importante source d’alimentation pour la population rurale (tamarinier, jujubier). Le projet facilite : (i) la valorisation de certains PFNL pour améliorer la sécurité alimentaire et nutritionnelle, (ii) l’accès à des marchés porteurs et rémunérateurs à travers le renforcement des petites et moyennes entreprises et, (iii) l’amélioration des conditions cadres socio-économiques visant la création d’emploi et de revenu pour les plus pauvres (gomme arabique).
Organisation Mondiale contre la Torture (OMCT)
01.01.2021
- 30.09.2026
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.
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El Agua Nos Une - Water stewardship: evidence-based decisions
01.01.2021
- 31.05.2026
Based on Switzerland’s decade long experience on private sector engagement and empowerment of public institutions, El Agua Nos Une programme focuses on strengthening evidence-based decisions for better water governance, in 4 Latin American countries. It envisions systemic change towards corporate water use efficiency and pollution mitigation, mobilizing stakeholders and investments in ecosystem preservation; contributing to a more equitable society and responsible water use.
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Foundation for Innovative New Diagnostics (FIND)
01.01.2021
- 28.02.2026
Quality, timely diagnosis is an essential enabler of health for all. Basic diagnostic capacity is available in just 1% of primary health care clinics in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The Geneva-based Foundation for Innovative New Diagnostics (FIND) has substantially contributed to game-changing diagnostic solutions for major infectious and non-communicable diseases over the past two decades. Its new strategy focuses on ensuring essential health services and early response to epidemic and pandemic threats.
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Salon Africai'i du Livre, Genève
01.01.2021
- 31.12.2024
L'art et la culture sont des éléments indissociables de l'identité et du développement d'une société. Avec le soutien de la DDC, le Salon africain du livre, de la presse et de la culture donne chaque année une vitrine unique en Europe aux auteurs confirmés ou émergents de la littérature africaine. En outre, il fournit une plateforme d'affaires aux éditeurs qui s'engagent pour lendre celte littérature accessible, notamment sur le continent airicaill. Le Salon africain contribue ainsi au rayonnement de la littérature africaine en Suisse, mais également en Afrique et dans le monde.
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Partenariat Mondial pour l’Education – Global Partnership for Education (PME – GPE)
01.01.2021
- 31.12.2025
Le Partenariat Mondial pour l’Education (PME) est le plus grand fonds en faveur de l’éducation dans les pays à faibles revenus. Il vise à soutenir les gouvernements dans le renforcement de leurs systèmes éducatifs. L’objectif de l’éducation universelle dans les pays en développement subit un déficit financier qui selon des projections alarmantes pourrait s’accroître de 200 milliards/USD supplémentaires en raison de la crise du Covid-19. Les effets sur les perspectives des jeunes sont dévastateurs. La contribution de la Suisse reflète l’accent mis sur l’éducation dans son Message sur la stratégie de coopération internationale 21-24.
