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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Allocation (Cash) of SDC Funding to UNICEF emergency Operations in 2016
01.01.2016
- 31.12.2016
In line with the Good Humanitarian Donorship (GHD) principles, Switzerland recognizes the necessity of addressing underfunded crisis in a more predictable manner. SDC funding to UNICEF emergency programmes in 8 underfunded emergency situations allows UNICEF to better plan its assistance programmes and proactively respond to situations as needed. Moreover contributions will not be thematically earmarked except in Chad (WASH) and in Syria (SHARP).
Project completed
OVCI La Nostra Famiglia - Food Aid Swiss Dairy Products (South Sudan)
01.01.2016
- 31.07.2017
Food aid is a means of tackling undernutrition and malnutrition. With food aid, SDC – through Swiss Humanitarian Aid – puts the humanitarian mission to "save lives and alleviate suffering" into practice.
Project completed
Contributions 2016 to OCHA Field Operations in Africa
01.01.2016
- 31.12.2016
OCHA is responsible for bringing together humanitarian actors to ensure coherent response to emergencies and to facilitate the work of operational humanitarian agencies in the field. SDC aims to support OCHA in delivering its core functions in humanitarian coordination, advocacy and policy development. Therefore, SDC seeks to provide support to OCHA field offices in relevant humanitarian contexts, in line with SDC geographic and thematic priorities.
Project completed
UN support for unfettered access to the victims of the crisis in Ukraine
01.01.2016
- 31.12.2016
In the face of the ongoing crisis in Ukraine, millions of people are still without water and medicines. Humanitarian organisations on the ground are confronted with numerous obstacles in delivering aid. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) is trying to find solutions. The SDC puts cash and experts at the disposal of OCHA and at the same time benefits from its services when conducting Swiss humanitarian operations.
| Country/region | Period | Budget |
|---|---|---|
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Ukraine |
01.01.2016 - 31.12.2016 |
CHF 300’000 |
Project completed
Contributions to OCHA Field Operations in 2016
01.01.2016
- 31.12.2016
OCHA is responsible for bringing together humanitarian actors to ensure coherent response to emergencies and to facilitate the work of operational humanitarian agencies in the field. SDC aims to support OCHA in delivering its core functions in humanitarian coordination, advocacy and policy development. Therefore, SDC seeks to provide support to OCHA field offices in relevant humanitarian contexts, in line with SDC geographic and thematic priorities.
Project completed
Contributions to OCHA Field Operations in 2016
01.01.2016
- 31.12.2016
OCHA is responsible for bringing together humanitarian actors to ensure coherent response to emergencies and to facilitate the work of operational humanitarian agencies in the field. SDC aims to support OCHA in delivering its core functions in humanitarian coordination, advocacy and policy development. Therefore, SDC seeks to provide support to OCHA field offices in relevant humanitarian contexts, in line with SDC geographic and thematic priorities.
Project completed
Swiss communes improve access to water in countries of the South
01.01.2016
- 31.10.2019
Solidarit’eau suisse is helping fund projects to improve access to clean drinking water in developing countries. Initiated by the SDC, this internet platform enables communes and other local authorities in Switzerland to consult the list of projects and, if they want to become more involved, make contact with partners abroad.
| Country/region | Topic | Period | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
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Switzerland |
Water Governance
Drinking water and basic sanitation (WASH) (til 2016)
Water supply
Decentralisation
|
01.01.2016 - 31.10.2019 |
CHF 710’000 |
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Contribution fédérale aux centres de documentation d’Alliance Sud à Berne et Lausanne
01.01.2016
- 31.12.2018
Un accès aisé à des informations de qualité sur la coopération au développement, la coopération internationale de la Suisse et sur les grands défis globaux de nos sociétés est indispensable à la formation de l’opinion publique suisse. C’est pourquoi la DDC appuie par une contribution fédérale les centres de documentation d’Alliance Sud (AS) à Berne et Lausanne afin qu’ils mettent à disposition du public intéressé, à travers les différents canaux de communication modernes, et dans deux langues nationales, une offre de services et produits actuels et diversifiés.
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Indian Himalayas Climate Adaptation Programme
01.01.2016
- 31.03.2021
The sensitivity of the Indian Himalayan Region (IHR) to changes in global climate has been recognised and given priority by the Government of India. However, knowledge and scientific information on climate change impacts on the IHR is still limited and capacities to adapt are weak. The Indian Himalayas Climate Adaptation Programme (IHCAP) aims at bridging the knowledge gap on climate change impacts and response measures by supporting collaborative research, capacity building and knowledge exchange and dissemination.
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Vocational Education and Training Phase II (VET II)
01.01.2016
- 31.12.2018
VET II aims to contribute to equitable and sustainable social and economic development in Mongolia through the promotion of youth employment. The project will be integrated into public systems to improve youth employment policies and their implementation, benefiting all young men and women. A pro-poor and gender equality focus is mainstreamed in the project’s design and its results framework.
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Bureau de coopération suisse au Bénin - Food Aid Swiss Dairy Products (Togo)
01.01.2016
- 31.07.2017
Through the usage of food aid in the form of Swiss dairy products, Swiss Humanitarian Aid contributes to the prevention and treatment of malnutrition, undernourishment, and disease. The SDC’s Humanitarian Aid administers the credit granted by parliament for a yearly amount of some CHF 20 million destined for the purchase of Swiss dairy products and their use for the benefit of the needy. Its task is to ensure a sustainable, targeted, and closely monitored food aid.
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Milchproduktehilfe für Alten- und Behinderteninstitutionen
01.01.2016
- 31.07.2017
Mit dem Einsatz von schweizerischen Milchprodukten in der Nahrungsmittelhilfe leistet die Humanitäre Hilfe des Bundes einen Beitrag zur Vorbeugung und Behandlung von Fehl-/Unterernährung und Krankheiten. Der vom Parlament gesprochene Kredit von jährlich rund 20 Millionen Franken für den Kauf von schweizerischen Milchprodukten und deren Einsatz zu Gunsten Bedürftiger wird von der Humanitären Hilfe verwaltet. Sie hat den Auftrag, eine nachhaltige, gezielte und eng begleitete Nahrungsmittelhilfe sicherzustellen.
