The project database provides concrete insights into the international cooperation work of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO). You can filter for projects by topic, country and project owner (either the SDC or SECO).
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Mobiliser les revenus miniers pour le développement durable et lutter contre la pauvreté (single phase)
01.01.2025
- 31.12.2028
La réduction de la pauvreté et la réalisation de l'Agenda 2030 nécessitent une mobilisation sans précédent de fonds privés. Pour les pays en développement riches en minerais, celle-ci passe par un partage juste et équitable des revenus tirés de l’extraction, transformation et commerce de leurs ressources minières. Cette intervention contribue à renforcer l’implication des pays en développement riches en minerais dans les forums multilatéraux grâce à des analyses et propositions de solutions.
UKR East Europe Foundation (EEF) – Building capacity of local CSOs to provide protection services to women and minorities (Capable and Resistant III)
01.01.2025
- 30.04.2027
Starting from 2022, Switzerland and East Europe Foundation (EEF) have supported around 40 projects of local humanitarian organizations in implementing protection activities to individuals affected by the war, while at the same time strengthening the organization’s capacities. Under Phase 2, SDC and EEF will support up to 35 additional projects to reach more beneficiaries and continue building the capacities of these NGOs to foster professionalism, principled action, and sustainability.
ARTF: Afghanistan Resilience Trust Fund administered by the World Bank (WB)
01.01.2025
- 31.12.2028
The Taliban takeover in August 2021 changed the political landscape and the socio-economic and humanitarian situation has been deteriorating. Being a driver of the former governments’ reform agenda, the ARTF shifted to an off-budget approach in support of over 70 percent of the Afghans with basic services (e.g. health, food security). As ARTF’s donor, Switzerland takes part in strategic decision making and supports the WB in its crucial aid coordination role in nowadays Afghanistan.
Flexible Emergency and Humanitarian Assistance
01.01.2025
- 30.09.2026
After nearly three years of full-scale Russian aggression, Swiss Humanitarian Aid remains committed to supporting vulnerable populations, including IDPs and returnees, in war-affected areas of Ukraine. Through small-scale humanitarian projects and the delivery of Swiss-donated relief items, Switzerland continues to address urgent needs, restore critical infrastructure, and enhance the resilience of affected communities.
PARIS21 Partnership in Statistics for Development in the 21st Century Contribution 2025-2026
01.01.2025
- 31.12.2026
The Partnership in Statistics for Development in the 21st Century (PARIS21) works with governments, international organisations, civil society, and other stakeholders to strengthen national statistical systems and improve the production, quality, availability, and use of statistics for informed, evidence-based decision making for sustainable development. This is in line with Switzerland’s promotion of reliable statistical data to allow monitoring of development efforts, the use of data for policy making and decisions based on evidence.
Contribution to Education Cannot Wait Programme Budget 2025-2028
01.01.2025
- 31.12.2028
224 million crisis-affected children and adolescents are in need of education support. Education Cannot Wait (ECW) provides education opportunities in emergencies and protracted crises, bridging the gap between humanitarian and development cooperation. Through this partnership with ECW, Switzerland contributes to influencing global agenda setting, strengthening crisis-resilient education systems and affirming International Geneva as a global platform for education in emergencies.
Supporting Durable Solutions in Sudan: Multi-Year Capacity to Operationalise Solutions
01.01.2025
- 31.12.2027
The Durable Solutions (DS) Unit will be established to support collective approaches to DS in Sudan, serving as a shared resource for all stakeholders at both national and regional levels. Operating under the strategic guidance of the Resident Coordinator/ Humanitarian Coordinator (RC/ HC), the DS Unit aims to provide a more structured and effective response to the needs of the affected populations. This initiative aligns with the UN Secretary-General’s Action Agenda and the recommendations from Professor Kaelin’s report. Its primary objective is to systematize and enhance the coordination, advisory, and information-sharing functions led by the RC/HC and the Durable Solutions Working Group.
Core Contribution to Decent Work Alliance 2025 – 2028
01.01.2025
- 31.12.2026
Solidar Suisse and Brücke Le Pont are joining forces in the Decent Work Alliance to contribute to an inclusive and sustainable economy and decent jobs in the fight against poverty. Both Alliance partners empha-size Decent Work (SDG 8), carving a unique niche in Swiss international cooperation. Due to their trade union background, the Alliance partners can credibly access sections of the Swiss population that are difficult to reach for other actors, to strengthen their understanding for international cooperation.
Medicines for Malaria Venture (MMV)
01.01.2025
- 31.12.2027
Malaria treatment is an urgent need that requires the development of affordable and accessible medicines for low-income regions. The Geneva-based Medicines for Malaria Venture product development partnership leads efforts for new antimalarial treatments. This work is in line with Swiss values of collaboration and innovation, contributing to equitable access to quality medicines for vulnerable groups such as children and pregnant women.
Core Contribution Swisscontact 2025-2028
01.01.2025
- 31.12.2026
Swisscontact (SC) is an independent Swiss non-profit organisation exclusively dedicated to international development cooperation. Rooted in the private sector, it has a comparative advantage within international cooperation as a driving force for private sector development. Swisscontact’s overall goal is to strengthen the skills of individuals and foster the competitiveness of businesses, to promote inclusive economic, social and ecological development
Core Contribution for Gender Equality & Health Alliance (GEH Alliance) 2025-2028
01.01.2025
- 31.12.2026
The GEH Alliance is dedicated to addressing gender inequality and improving access to health for women, children and youth, in particular those affected by intersectional discrimination. Its focus is on addressing social norms, discrimination and violence that adversely affect health and well-being, mainly in fragile and crisis affected contexts. Its expertise on sexual and reproductive health and rights, sexual and gender-based violence, health systems strengthening and inclusion is very relevant in light of the Swiss IC strategy 2025-28.
Core Contribution to Médecins Sans Frontières Suisse 2025-2028
01.01.2025
- 31.12.2026
MSF-CH provides medical humanËtariana id to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics and disasters or excluded from health services. It ensures access to sexual and reproductive health, paediatric care, surgery and WASH. It responds to epidemic, and treats non-communicable diseases and conditions, including mental health. It focuses on strengthening local healthcare and improving medical protocols and advocates for action on neglected crises. Health and humanitarian aid are important pillars of Swiss 25-28 IC strategy.
