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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Organic Trade 4 Development in Eastern Europe
01.01.2019
- 30.06.2024
The program aims at accelerating the market uptake of organic farming in Eastern Europe, Albania, Serbia, and Ukraine, by engaging in a partnership with the Swiss organic sourcing industry for the development of organic exports from the beneficiary countries and by fostering sustainable growth of the organic sector in line with IFOAM's vision 3.0.
Financial Inclusion for Growth, Central Asia
01.01.2019
- 30.06.2026
The Financial Inclusion for Growth Project (FIG) seeks to improve access to credit, payments and savings for individuals and businesses through formal (financial) institutions in a responsible manner. The FIG is implemented by the International Finance Corporation.
Local Government Finance Reforms Serbia, Phase II
01.01.2019
- 31.01.2023
The project supports subnational public financial management (PFM) reforms in specific thematic areas. Based on the good results achieved so far, the second phase envisages a scaling-up of activities to a larger number of municipalities.
Indonesia Urban Water and Sanitation Program IUWASH Plus
01.01.2019
- 28.02.2022
The IUWASH PLUS Program aims at increasing access to water supply and sanitation services in urban areas in Indonesia. SECOs contribution will support this by improving the operational and financial performance of selected water utilities through reduced Non-Revenue Water and higher Energy Efficiency.
Light Manufacturing Jobs and Competitiveness Program
01.01.2019
- 30.06.2025
The IFC Light Manufacturing Jobs and Competitiveness Program aims to revitalize economic integration of and within the Western Balkan region in order to promote economic growth and job creation.
Sustainable Recycling Industries Phase II
01.01.2019
- 31.12.2025
With the growth of the global economy and the digitalization of today's businesses and society, electrical and electronic equipment has become more affordable and in combination with short usage times of the devices Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE or e-waste) has become the fastest growing waste stream worldwide.
Egmont Center of FIU Excellence and Leadership (ECOFEL) 2018-2022
01.12.2018
- 30.06.2024
Money laundering and the financing of terrorism pose a serious threat to the international financial system. A key institution in the fight against money laundering and the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) in every country is the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU).
Sustainable Cities Platform
01.12.2018
- 30.06.2024
The availability and quality of urban infrastructure and related services constitute an essential basis for enhancing competitiveness, reducing poverty and environmental and climate change impacts.
Env. Remediation Fund Central Asia
01.12.2018
- 31.12.2027
After the collapse of the Soviet Union, the Central Asian states have inherited a legacy of highly toxic and radioactive waste originating from uranium mining and milling activities. The Environmental Remediation Account (ERA), specially set up for financing remediation works and managed by EBRD, will finance projects at seven top priority sites.
Flood Risk Management in the Polog Region, North Macedonia
01.12.2018
- 31.12.2024
SECO’s contribution to the "Resilience to Floods in the Polog Region" program aims at improving the resilience to floods of the Polog region of Macedonia through institutional strengthening, flood mitigation infrastructure and Swiss knowledge transfer.
Agri-Processing Resource Efficiency in South Africa
15.11.2018
- 31.12.2023
The Agri-Processing Resource Efficiency (APRE) project implemented by IFC in South Africa aims at improving water use efficiency and productivity as well as energy use among companies in the agri-processing industry, in order to reduce operational costs and mitigate climate change risks.
UNODC fight against money laundering and financing of terrorism, Phase II
01.11.2018
- 31.03.2024
The project supports several SECO priority countries and their neighbors in their endeavor to comply with the international standards on Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT). UNODC Mentors placed in the region provide the technical assistance and thus contribute to combat illicit financial flows.
