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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City Resilience Program, Phase II
01.12.2022
- 31.12.2027
The City Resilience Program scales up the resilience of cities against adverse impacts of disasters and climate change. It does so by supporting risk-informed und multisector planning efforts, identify suitable interventions and investments that enhance the resilience of cities, and supports their bankability and access multiple financing sources.
Small Business Impact Fund, Phase II
01.12.2022
- 30.11.2027
The Small Business Impact Fund (SBIF) is a multi-donor initiative of the EBRD to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs). SECO’s contribution to the SBIF aims to strengthen competitiveness and resilience of SMEs in Central Asia, Western Balkans, North Africa and South Caucasus by providing business advice, skills development and financing.
Emergency support to improve and rehabilitate rail infrastructure in Ukraine
01.12.2022
- 30.06.2024
With a contribution of CHF 14 million SECO is financing urgently needed investments in the Ukrainian railway system with the participation of a Swiss company. The project responds to an urgent need of Ukraine.
Ukraine Relief, Recovery, Reconstruction and Reform Trust Fund (URTF)
01.12.2022
- 30.06.2024
The World Bank has established the Multi-Donor Trust Fund Ukraine Relief, Recovery, Reconstruction, and Reform Trust Fund (URTF) to respond to the crisis in Ukraine. The goal of the URTF is to provide a coordinated financing and support mechanism. SECO's contribution in the form of financial aid is a general contribution to the URTF.
Tunisia Economic Resilience and Inclusion Umbrella Trust Fund (TERI)
01.12.2022
- 31.12.2027
This Program will support high-priority economic and disaster risk management (DRM) reforms in Tunisia in a critical time for the country. Support is provided through the TERI Trust Fund, which has an 8 year track-record of fruitful collaboration between SECO, the World Bank, and the Government of Tunisia.
Inclusive and Productive Employment in Eastern Europe - Moldova
01.12.2022
- 30.06.2025
The Intervention is part of a programmatic collaboration with the ILO in Eastern Europe and intends to help Moldova improving its employment policies, the capacities of labour market programmes and employment services. This collaboration with the ILO is closely coordinated with a UNDP intervention financed through SDC.
Urban and Municipal Development Fund (UMDF) Phase II
01.11.2022
- 31.12.2027
The UMDF is a key instrument of the African Development Bank (AfDB) to support integrated urban development in African countries. It has introduced a Cities Program and established itself in the fields of urban infrastructure project preparation, municipal finance and capacity building. Phase II is expected to scale-up UMDF operations to 35 cities.
Global Quality and Standards Programme (GQSP), Phase II
01.11.2022
- 01.12.2027
The Global Quality and Standard Programme (GQSP) Phase II facilitates market access by improving capacities of SMEs to comply with quality and compliance requirements in destination markets.
Electricity Sector Modernization and Sustainability Project in Kyrgyzstan
31.10.2022
- 31.12.2027
The project aims to improve the energy sector performance in a multi-dimensional manner, setting the ground for sustainable service delivery and economic development.
Support to Ukraine on damage loss and needs assessment DLNA
01.10.2022
- 31.12.2025
The Russian war on Ukraine resulted in a humanitarian and economic crisis unseen since World War II. Ukraine is a priority country for the Swiss Economic Development and Cooperation. Switzerland supports with CHF 3 million the government of Ukraine in its damage, loss and needs assessments to inform, prepare and prioritize reconstruction works.
Trade Promotion East
01.10.2022
- 31.12.2026
The Trade Promotion East Program aims to enhance competitiveness and sustainable export growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in agro-processing from SECO’s Eastern partner countries. The Program will be implemented by the International Trade Centre in the Western Balkans and Central Asia.
Decentralized Budget Support in Peru, Phase I
01.10.2022
- 31.12.2027
The Decentralized Budget Support Program in Peru aims at supporting selected subnational governments in the implementation of structural reforms in the Public Finance Management (PFM) area. Essentially, it consists of performance based grants allocated to lower level government units under certain conditions.
