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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Ecuador Earthquake: Bilateral contributions
11.05.2016
- 30.06.2017
An earthquake of the magnitude of 7.8 (Richter scale) hit Northern Ecuador at 18:58 local time, Saturday 16 April 2016. The earthquake caused widespread damage, collapsing structures within hundreds of kilometers from the epicenter. Swiss Humanitarian Aid (SHA) deployed the “Grupo de Intervencion y Apoyo Rapido” (GIAR) followed by a SET which will end on May 8th 2016. SHA will support partner organizations’ projects in the sectors of WASH and Shelter to contribute to the emergency response and early recovery.
Project completed
Ecuador Earthquake: Contribution to IFRC Emergency Appeal
11.05.2016
- 31.12.2017
On 16 April, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck coastal areas in north-west Ecuador. The most affected areas are the provinces of Manabi,Esmeraldas, Santa Elena, Guayas, Santo Domingo and Los Ríos, for which the Government has declared a “state of emergency”. Through its Emergency Appeal, the IFRC aims at supporting the Ecuadorian Red Cross (ERC) to assist 100’000 people affected by the earthquake over a period of 12 months and will focus on health, WASH, shelter, and livelihoods.
Project completed
Grands Lacs: Fonds régional Actions urgentes
05.05.2016
- 31.03.2018
A small action is a one-off contribution to a humanitarian endeavour with no following phase that has to be operationally completed within a maximum period of 12 months. It is a flexible, efficient and transparent tool for SDC HA to support small humanitarian activities, including emergency response.
Project completed
Ecuador Earthquake: Contribution UN Flash Appeal, UNICEF WASH
02.05.2016
- 31.07.2016
On 16 April, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck coastal areas in north-west Ecuador. Six provinces are declared “state of emergency”. On 22.04.16 the UN issued a Flash Appeal which aims at multi-sector life-saving assistance, protection services and immediate livelihood restoration for the next three months. Within the Appeal, UNICEF plans to support 60’000 people with the re-establishment of primary water mains and temporary solutions to replace the damaged public water supply grids in highly affected municipalities.
Project completed
Joint Task Mechanism on Mapping Risk Areas in Conflict of Interest in Romania
02.05.2016
- 28.02.2019
The project seeks to complement the fight against corruption by increasing the effectiveness of anti-corruption policies and prevention mechanisms in public procurements, targeting mainly local authorities.
Project completed
Contribution à l’Association pour le Développement de l’Education en Afrique (ADEA)
01.05.2016
- 31.12.2017
L’Association pour le Développement de l’Education en Afrique (ADEA) estime que l’absence d’un développement durable en Afrique s’explique en grande partie par l’inefficacité des systèmes éducatifs. Le plan d’action de l’ADEA (2013-2017) compte faire de l’Association une institution panafricaine ouverte et flexible qui informe et influence la transformation qualitative de l’éducation et la formation en Afrique. La DDC souhaite, à travers cette dernière contribution poursuivre l’appui à cette dynamique, en recherchant davantage d’effets sur les politiques nationales et de complémentarités avec les appuis des bucos.
Project completed
South Sudan, REACH: Area of Origin
01.05.2016
- 31.05.2017
Constant population movements in Southern Unity due to insecurity have hampered humanitarian access to information about IDPs in many locations. REACH’s response seeks to bridge the information gap and provide a better understanding of the IDP situation in Southern Unity for humanitarians on the ground, to ensure effective and informed humanitarian response to the affected population.
Project completed
Confronting and combating gender-based violence in Mongolia
01.05.2016
- 31.07.2020
Gender-based violence has been on the rise in Mongolia since the turn of the millennium. Yet because of a serious lack of data, the extent of the phenomenon is difficult to assess and a culture of impunity continues to hold sway. The SDC plans to conduct a national survey to address this problem. At the same time, it intends to strengthen institutions, put in place appropriate services and raise public awareness.
| Country/region | Topic | Period | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Mongolia |
Governance Gender Equality
Legal and judicial development
Sexual & gender-based violence
|
01.05.2016 - 31.07.2020 |
CHF 4’090’000 |
Project completed
The Asia Foundation: Strengthening Myanmar’s transition
01.05.2016
- 30.04.2019
On its path to a democratic and decentralised government system, Myanmar encounters significant obstacles, such as uneven national and subnational governance capacity and a tenuous peace process. By contributing to the Myanmar Strategic Support Program (MSSP), Switzerland supports the country’s efforts to improve subnational governance capacity to plan, budget and deliver services to the public, at State/Region and municipal level.
Project completed
Swisso Kalmo: Provision of secondary health services at Merka Hospital, Somalia
01.05.2016
- 31.05.2017
Lower Shabelle in South Central Somalia is highly affected by the ongoing conflict and insecurity in Somalia. Only a small number of service providers are able to operate and access people in need, including internally displaced women, men and children. Switzerland's contribution to Merka hospital, run by Swisso Kalmo (SK), is critical to ensure that the population of Lower Shabelle (900'000) has access to life saving health services provided by trained medical personnel.
Project completed
Integrating Sexual and Reproductive Health Services in Bosaso.
01.05.2016
- 31.12.2021
The programme through a contribution to Médecins du Monde-France aims at improving access to sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services for the population of Bosaso (Puntland, Somalia). This will be done through progressively integrating the SRH into existing primary health care services offered in health facilities. Regional health authorities as well as local health providers are closely involved in the intervention to not only ensure that services are culturally responsive but also that they become an integral part of the health system.
Project completed
National Human Rights Commission’s Strategic Plan Support Project (SPSP)
01.05.2016
- 31.12.2020
People in Nepal still suffer from lack of effective human rights protection, weak public accountability, and prevailing impunity. Switzerland and Denmark continue to support the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) aiming at systematically developing its internal capacity. The third phase will enable the NHRC to better fulfil its mandate and increase its legitimacy and leverage to advocate more effectively for the protection and promotion of human rights for the people of Nepal.
