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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SDG Impact Finance Initiative SIFI
01.08.2021
- 31.12.2027
SIFI supports innovative finance approaches that mobilize funding and contribute to measurable results under the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in developing countries.
Technical assistance for the Tax Administration Burkina Faso, Phase III
26.07.2021
- 31.03.2026
Burkina Faso is fighting against poverty and social inequality. Increased transparency and better domestic revenue mobilization help in dealing with those challenges. SECO supports the country to this end by providing technical assistance to its Central Tax Administration.
Swiss Import Promotion Program (SIPPO) 2021-2025
01.07.2021
- 30.07.2025
The Swiss Import Promotion Program SIPPO 2021-2025 supports Business Support Organisations (BSO), such as trade-related ministries and agencies, private trade promotion service providers, consultants, trade promotion organisations, and industry organisations thereby facilitating access for exporting companies to the Swiss and international markets.
E-commerce and the Digital Economy Programme
01.07.2021
- 30.06.2024
The Programme helps policy makers of developing countries, in particular LDCs, to create favourable framework conditions for e-commerce by supporting them in identifying and removing obstacles to its development.
Green and Sustainable Finance Program for Latin America
01.07.2021
- 30.06.2025
The objective of the IDB Green and Sustainable Finance Program (the Program) is to promote issuance of thematic bonds (mainly Green and social bonds) which are critical to mobilize sustainable investments for the socio-economic COVID-19 recovery.
Promise Impact Indonesia, Phase II
01.07.2021
- 30.06.2026
PROMISE IMPACT II aims at strengthening the enabling environment for an inclusive financial sector for SMEs, which in turn will lead to economic growth and more and better jobs, particularly tackling the post pandemic challenges which have severely affected SMEs.
Water Supply and Sanitation Sector Modernization Project
01.07.2021
- 30.06.2028
The Water Supply and Sanitation Sector Modernization Project, co-financed by SECO, provides critical support to Bosnia and Herzegovina in its efforts to offer a reliable, inclusive and financially sustainable water supply and sanitation services delivery to its citizens through a comprehensive and broadly coordinated water sector reform.
The Sustainable Trade Initiative IDH Phase II
01.07.2021
- 31.12.2025
Driving sustainability in agricultural value chains from niche to norm: Sustainable and inclusive value chains support governments and the private sector to jointly reach the Sustainable Development Goals.
Strengthening African Supreme Audit Institutions, Phase I
01.07.2021
- 31.12.2024
Supreme Audit Institutions (SAIs) are crucial pillars for a strong governance system and cornerstones of sound public financial management systems. By providing targeted capacity building to SAIs, their performance will increase, benefitting citizens by curbing corruption, increasing access to services and ultimately reducing poverty.
Swiss Better Gold Initiative, Phase III
01.06.2021
- 30.06.2025
SECO and the Swiss Better Gold Association (SBGA) promote the creation of value chains for responsibly sourced gold from artisanal and small-scale mines through a public-private partnership called the Swiss Better Gold Initiative.
Integrated Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Programme
01.06.2021
- 30.06.2028
The Programme promotes sustainable private sector investment and helps to reduce negative externalities in selected countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America by improving environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices of both the financial and real sectors. It is implemented by the International Finance Corporation (IFC).
Energy Sector Management Assistance Program (ESMAP) 2021-24
01.05.2021
- 30.06.2024
ESMAP is the World Bank Energy Trust Fund. Through its analytical work, ESMAP supports the design and implementation of innovative business models and specific World Bank projects, shapes country policies and increases client capacity on topics such as the reform of utilities and energy subsidies or the establishment of sustainable hydropower.
