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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Wiwanana Foundation (WWF)
01.05.2016
- 31.10.2019
This phase seeks to transform Wiwanana Foundation into an organization with economic and institutional sustainability. In turn, enabling the organization to deliver quality services and play a key role in the advocacy of health matters in the Province. The Phase is in line with Wiwanana’s Strategic Plan (2016-2020) with one of its two focuses being the institutional capacity building, alongside health governance. The phase is also embedded in the SDC Mozambique civil society concept note.
Project completed
Combating corruption in Kosovo
01.05.2016
- 30.06.2020
Corruption is rampant among Kosovo’s public institutions and undermines citizens’ trust in the system. The SDC is supporting a project designed to address this problem by promoting transparency in institutions and encouraging citizens to report abuses.
| Country/region | Topic | Period | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
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Kosovo |
Governance nothemedefined
Anti-corruption organisations
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01.05.2016 - 30.06.2020 |
CHF 2’855’500 |
Project completed
Soutien au Dispositif National de Prévention et de Gestion des Catastrophes et Crises Alimentaires au Niger (DNPGCCA) – Phase 5
01.05.2016
- 30.06.2023
Au Niger, plus de 3 millions de personnes sont affectées chaque année par l'insécurité alimentaire et nutritionnelle. Ces crises entrainent les ménages dans un cercle vicieux de pauvreté et de vulnérabilité. Pour faire face à ce défi, les autorités du Niger ont créé un dispositif national de prévention et de gestion des catastrophes et crises alimentaires. La Suisse accompagne ce Dispositif afin de soutenir durablement la sécurité alimentaire des populations les plus vulnérables.
Project completed
Microacciones AH
01.05.2016
- 31.03.2019
Toda la régión está experimentando vulnerabilidad las que pueden causar catástrofes cuya magnitud limitada en la myoría de los casos, no justifica la activacíon de una respuesta internacional, perso todavía puede causar cictimas y daños considerables. En la misma manera los fenómenos geoffisicos como terremotos, tsunamis, erupciones volcánicas, etc., afectan la región. A través de pegueñas contribuciones Suiza se manifiesta como un socio de confianza para el fortalecimiento de su red y al mismo tiempo aumentar su visibilidad.
Project completed
Ecuador, SET, Emergency Response Earthquake
17.04.2016
- 31.10.2016
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 kilomentres from the epicenter. As of 17 April, 272 deaths and over 1’500 people injured were reported. Swiss Humanitarian Aid (SHA) has taken the decision to deploy the “Grupo de Intervencion y Apoyo Rapido” (GIAR) followed by a SET, in order to support the Swiss Embassy in Quito and conduct a needs-based assessment.
Project completed
Enhancing Legal and Electoral Capacity for Tomorrow 2014/15
17.04.2016
- 01.02.2015
ELECT (Enhancing Legal and Electoral Capacity for Tomorrow) aims at strengthening the Afghan electoral system with a focus on its three main institutions: the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC), the Independent Electoral Complaint Commission (IECC) as well as the Media Commission (MC). ELECT assists these institutions in holding the 2014/2015 Afghan elections (presidential, provincial councils in 2014 and parliamentary in 2015).
Project completed
VSF-CH, Emergency nutrition and livestock intervention in Siti Zone
15.04.2016
- 28.02.2017
The failure of two consecutive rains, amplified by the El Nino phenomenon, has had devastationg effects on the mostly agro-pastoalist population of Ethiopia and dramatically increades the number of people in need of relief assistance (e.g. food, water). Siti Zone/Somalia region has been one of the most severley affected with only a limited set of responses. By supporting VSF-CH, Switzerland will contribute to improve the nutritional status and early recovery of the affected population.
Project completed
SOM, OCHA, Somalia Humanitarian Fund (SHF 2016)
15.04.2016
- 31.12.2016
The Somalia Humanitarian Fund (SHF) is a pooled-fund managed by the UN Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) with UNDP (United Nations Development Programme) as administrative agent. With this contribution, Switzerland will ensure that women, men and children affected by the drought in Somaliland and Puntland as well as displacement in South Central Somalia receive needs based, targeted and appropriate life-saving assistance.
Project completed
Strengthening the legislative in Africa through an institutional partnership with AWEPA
15.04.2016
- 15.04.2020
A travers un partenariat institutionnel avec AWEPA, la DDC contribue à promouvoir la paix et la stabilité dans les Grands Lacs en renforçant les capacités des institutions législatives et en soutenant les échanges entre parlementaires de la région, européens et suisses. Le Forum des parlementaires de la CIRGL[1], qui sert de pont avec les parlements nationaux dans la mise en œuvre, manque encore de capacités. Ce projet contribue au renforcement du Forum et à la mise en œuvre du Pacte[2] et permet une promotion de la bonne gouvernance au plus haut niveau. [1] Conférence Internationale pour la région des Grands Lacs, mis en place en 2000 par 11 pays de la région pour la médiation, la prévention et le règlement des conflits. [2] Pacte pour la paix, la sécurité, la stabilité et le développement signé par les 11 pays membres de la CIRGL.
Project completed
Drinking Water for the People of Eastern Ukraine
11.04.2016
- 30.11.2016
The ongoing armed conflict in Ukraine continues to claim victims and cause untold damage. Vital goods like water are in increasingly short supply.The SDC is the only state actor organising humanitarian convoys which cross the contact line in eastern Ukraine.
| Country/region | Topic | Period | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
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Ukraine |
Emergency Relief and Protection Water Health nothemedefined
Material relief assistance
Drinking water and basic sanitation (WASH) (til 2016)
Primary health care
Human rights (incl. Women's rights)
Water diplomacy and security
Health systems strengthening
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11.04.2016 - 30.11.2016 |
CHF 1’156’000 |
Project completed
Improving Livelihoods of Rural Communities (ILRC) – Bridging Phase
01.04.2016
- 31.12.2016
The people living in the rural areas of the Central Highlands are particularly vulnerable to recurrent natural hazards. Widespread poverty, weak institutions and scarce public services characterize the region. The ILRC project strives to improve the living conditions of poor families in remote rural communities through sustainable water and land management, economic development and strengthening of local governance institutions. This final phase will capitalize on experiences and focus on the sustainability of interventions.
Project completed
Civil Society and Human Rights Organization (CSHRO) (previous Civil Society and Human Rights Network - CSHRN)
01.04.2016
- 15.07.2018
Despite significant achievements, Afghan men, women and children continue facing important human rights violations in their daily life. As an umbrella organization, the Civil Society Human Rights Organization (CSHRO) coordinates 160 human rights organizations working for human rights advocacy as well as for improved government`s accountability to the needs of the Afghan people.
