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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Home Garden
16.01.2014
- 31.12.2021
Small and marginal farmers in Nepal, especially women and children, are regularly exposed to malnutrition and are vulnerable to external shocks such as health risks and natural hazards. Home garden aims to improve family nutrition and reduce vulnerability of such individuals and households. Objectives are to diversify dietary sources of disadvantaged groups in homestead for family consumption and increase capacity for adaptation to natural hazards and climate change. The project strengthens the safety net and the coping strategy of the most vulnerable in Nepal.
Project completed
Moldova - Making the Most of Migration
15.01.2014
- 31.12.2018
Moldova pays great social costs as a result of high outward migration. The potential benefits of migration remain underexploited. Migrants are not involved in the development of their home communities, they do not have access to trusted investment opportunities, and the private sector fails to develop tailor-made products and services for migrants. Switzerland supports Moldova in creating a favorable environment for leveraging migrants' human and financial capital for the development of their home country.
Project completed
WFP - Food Aid Swiss Dairy Products (Algeria)
01.01.2014
- 31.12.2016
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.
Project completed
Supporting Decentralisation and Local Government
01.01.2014
- 31.12.2018
Switzerland supports Albania's transition to a democratic society. The decentralisation and local development programme (dldp) strengthens local government in North Albania and disseminates best practices at national level. It has introduced new models for local government functioning in areas such as waste management, public finance management, and e-governance.
| Country/region | Topic | Period | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
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Albania |
Governance
Decentralisation
|
01.01.2014 - 31.12.2018 |
CHF 9’620’000 |
Project completed
CINFO – Kompetenzzentrum für den IZA Arbeitsmarkt, Beitrag 2014 - 2016
01.01.2014
- 31.12.2016
Auf dem Arbeitsmarkt der InternationaIen Zusammenarbeit qualitativ hochstehende Informations-, Analyse- und Beratungsdienstleistungen garantieren, um den darin tätigen Organisationen Personal zur Verfügung stellen zu können, welches ihren Anforderungen entspricht, und um die Chancen von qualifizierten Schweizer Personen auf eine Anstellung in diesen Organisationen zu wahren.
Project completed
REPIC: Interdepartementale Plattform zur Förderung der Erneuerbaren Energien und der Energieeffizienz in der internationalen Zusammenarbeit
01.01.2014
- 30.06.2019
Die REPIC (Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Promotion in International Cooperation) Plattform zur Förderung der erneuerbaren Energien und Energieeffizienz in der internationalen Zusammenarbeit ist eine gemeinsame Initiative des Staatssekretariates für Wirtschaft (SECO), der Direktion für Entwicklung und Zusammenarbeit (DEZA), und des Bundesamtes für Energie (BFE) und leistet einen wichtigen Beitrag zur Schaffung einer kohärenten Politik und Strategie der Schweiz zur Förderung der erneuerbaren Energien und Energieeffizienz in der internationalen Zusammenarbeit. REPIC ermöglicht die Unterstützung von Bottom-Up Pilotprojekten aus der Privatwirtschaft, der Zivilgesellschaft und Akademie.
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Program Contribution to the Independent Commission for Human Rights (ICHR)
01.01.2014
- 31.03.2017
ICHR is the National Palestinian human rights institution, and an active player and basic pillar in building a democratic and viable Palestinian state. The success of ICHR to promote respect for human rights will assist Palestinians to assert their rights and accordingly enhance long term prospects for peace.
Project completed
WFP - Food Aid Swiss Dairy Products (DPRK)
01.01.2014
- 31.12.2016
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.
Project completed
UNRWA General Fund 2014 - 2015
01.01.2014
- 31.12.2015
UNRWA is an agency for security and human development. It is active in providing education, healthcare, social services and emergency aid to almost 5 million Palestine refugees living in the Gaza Strip, the West Bank, Jordan, Lebanon and the Syrian Arab Republic. Switzerland supports the organisation with CHF 20 million per year.
Project completed
Programme d’Appui à la Formation Professionnelle
01.01.2014
- 31.12.2019
Le marché du travail au Mali est caractérisé par une main d’œuvre peu qualifiée. Dans ce contexte, 300'000 jeunes arrivent chaque année sur ce marché sans compétences. L’offre de formation par domaine et/ou filière est en deçà des attentes du secteur productif. La formation professionnelle e 40'000 personnes dont 50% de femmes à l’horizon 2017, améliore la qualité des ouvrages et augmente la compétitivité des entreprises en contribuant à l’augmentation des revenus dans les régions prioritaires de la DDC et de la coopération danoise.
| Country/region | Topic | Period | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
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Mali |
Inclusive economic Development Agriculture & food security Education
Vocational training
Employment creation
Advanced professional training
Agriculture value-chain development (til 2016)
Education facilities and training
|
01.01.2014 - 31.12.2019 |
CHF 15’657’000 |
Project completed
Clean Air
01.01.2014
- 31.12.2018
The last phase of the project “Clean Air” helps to relieve the impacts of the climate change and to improve quality of life of the Bolivian population. By measures in 12 big Bolivian cities, where 88% of the country‘s car pool is located, the annual CO2 emission will be reduced by an estimated 130.000 tons.
Project completed
Third Allocation (Cash) of SDC Funding to WFP Operations in 2014
01.01.2014
- 31.12.2014
In line with the Good Humanitarian Donorship (GHD) principles, Switzerland recognizes the necessity of predictable and flexible funding to respond to changing needs in humanitarian crises. SDC funding to WFP operations allows the World Food Programme (WFP) to respond proactively and to provide immediate food assistance in life-threatening situations and underfunded emergencies. This allocation responds to the acute humanitarian needs created by the July August 2014 conflict in Gaza.
