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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COOPI, Soutien psychosocial aux populations de Diffa affectées par le conflit au Nord-est du Nigeria
01.08.2015
- 30.09.2016
Le conflit au nord-est du Nigeria a causé la mort de plus de 15'000 personnes depuis 2009, provoquant le déplacement forcé de 1.5 million d’IDPs et de apx. 300’000 personnes vers les pays limitrophes. Ces personnes ont assisté ou même subi des évènements très violents. Au Niger, la région déjà pauvre de Diffa accueille plus de 150'000 réfugiés et retournés. Le présent projet permettra d’assurer le suivi et l’accompagnement psychosocial des personnes moralement affectées.
Project completed
Forging democracy through regional radio
01.08.2015
- 30.11.2016
After Tunisia's revolution of January 2011, the SDC assigned Fondation Hirondelle the mandate of professionalising Radio Tunisienne, the national radio broadcaster. One of its regional stations, Radio Gafsa, received advice and financial support to become a source of quality public information featuring independent content. The experience has since been replicated at four other regional stations.
| Country/region | Topic | Period | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
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Tunisia |
Governance
Information and communication technology (ICT)
Decentralisation
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01.08.2015 - 30.11.2016 |
CHF 921’066 |
Project completed
Handicap International: Comprehensive action against Antipersonnel Mines (APM) and Explosive Remnants of War (ERW) in three departments of Colombia.
01.08.2015
- 31.05.2017
The five decades running armed conflict in Colombia continues to cause humanitarian needs such as internal displacement, landmine contamination and the recruitment of minors by armed groups. Departments of Nariño, Cauca and Cordoba, by geography serve as strategic corridor to the Pacific and Caribe for the cultivation, production and trafficking of drugs, weapons and illegal mining among others, becoming scenario of social conflicts and armed confrontation. Rural communities in those departments are among the most affected by antipersonnel mines (APM) and Explosive Remnants of War (ERW) which generate victims with poor access to physical and psychosocial services, as well as option for social, economic and educational inclusion.
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Executive Master in Development Policies and Practices (DPP)
01.08.2015
- 31.07.2018
Le soutien aux programmes de formation continue est indispensable afin de procurer aux partenaires de la DDC au Sud et à l’Est les compétences indispensables pour mener à bien les programmes de développement.
Project completed
Water Integrity: Contribution to the Water Integrity Network and to the Country Programmes
01.08.2015
- 30.06.2019
Lack of water integrity and high levels of corruption preclude quality governance of the water sector, the efficient achievement of safe water and adequate sanitation for all. Following a human-based approach, this programme aims to increase water integrity by supporting advocacy work at the global level, as well as country programmes which aim to increase transparency, accountability and participation at the national, regional and local levels.
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Réseau des Entrepreneurs Solidaires - Food Aid Swiss Dairy Products (Madagascar)
01.08.2015
- 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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HPSS – Health Promotion and System Strengthening Project in Dodoma, Morogoro and Shinyanga Regions
01.08.2015
- 31.10.2019
The Health Promotion and System Strengthening project (HPSS) is improving access to and the quality of health services both in terms of the demand (health promotion, health insurance) and the supply side (drug procurement; health technology maintenance). After a successful pilot phase in the Dodoma region, the Tanzanian government is requesting the SDC to expand this approach to two other regions with a focus on those most at risk (the poor, women, children, youth and the elderly).
Project completed
Niger, IRC, Protection des personnes déplacées et facilitation à l'accès aux Services dans la région de Diffa
20.07.2015
- 15.07.2016
A la suite de l'intensification des attaques brutales du groupe Boko Haram au Nord-Est du Nigeria, ayant tué plus de 15'000 personnes et occasionné le déplacement forcé de populations, la région de Diffa au Niger est sévèrement touchée par l'afflux continu et croissant de personnes déplacées en provenance du Nigeria. Présent dans la zone depuis 2012, IRC est parfaitement positionné pour poursuivre son programme de services de protection aux populations vulnérables.
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Establishment of a Global Hydrometry Support Facility (GHSF) and Innovation Hub
15.07.2015
- 31.12.2019
Reliable hydro-meteorological observations and forecasts are critical to implement better water resources management practices and policies. The proposed project, implemented by the World Meteorologiccial Organization (WMO) and the iMoMo consortium will combine traditional with new and decentralized monitoring approaches based on crowd-sourcing with mobile phones, bringing decision-relevant information faster to the users.
Project completed
Employment Fund, Phase II
15.07.2015
- 30.06.2020
The earthquakes that struck Nepal in April and May 2015 caused the destruction of 500,000 houses and the damage of 280,000 houses[1]. Nepal does not have sufficient construction workers with knowledge of earthquake resilient technologies. This project will train 3,000 people from the disaster affected districts in reconstruction relevant trades and in the use of earthquake resilient building techniques while 4,000 houses, the trainees own as well as other homes, are built. [1] Figures provided by the Government of Nepal: http://drrportal.gov.np
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Community Integrating Health and Social Services
15.07.2015
- 30.04.2019
The project aims to improve the offer, coordination and outreach of community health and social services to the most vulnerable people by capacity building local authorities (planning, management, coordination) and service providers (GP, social services, community nursing, auxiliary services).
Project completed
Strengthening of civil-political-economic rights and social auditing
01.07.2015
- 30.08.2020
In Honduras, strengthening Human Rights (HR), transparency, and the fight against impunity are central to breaking out of the spiral of violence. The role of civil society constitutes an opportunity and at the same time a means to contribute to the construction of Rule of Law. The program supports five civil society organizations (CSO) and the UNDP, with presence in the southern region and Muskitia, so they can work together to promote social audits and protection of Human Rights.
