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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Regional Biotrade Project Southeast Asia
01.09.2016
- 31.08.2020
The "Regional Biotrade Project Southeast Asia (Vietnam, Lao PDR, and Myanmar)" proposes to tackle the opportunities and challenges in the three countries of the Indo-Burma biodiversity hotspot by following a country specific market demand oriented approach, along Biotrade value-chains following the ethical Biotrade principles.
Public Finance Management, National reform, Peru, Phase II
01.09.2016
- 21.12.2023
Between 2011 and 2016, SECO has provided bilateral support to the Peruvian Ministry of Economy and Finance and to other PFM relevant institutions, which allowed important improvements through funding specific short and medium-term projects. The second phase of the program will consolidate these achievements.
International Monetary Fund, Revenue Mobilization Trust Fund
01.09.2016
- 31.12.2023
The Revenue Mobilization Trust Fund (RMTF) was established by the IMF to strengthen domestic revenue performance in developing countries. The Program, with an envelope of USD 60 million over a period of six years, is designed around six modules potentially constituting a multi-year revenue reform program.
Remittance Grant Facility Ghana
01.09.2016
- 31.12.2021
The Remittance Grant Facility will be set up with the Ministry of Finance of Ghana as a challenge fund. It will provide grants to private sector actors and support the design and pilot testing of innovative products and services for remittances.
Corporate Sustainability and Reporting for Competitive Business, Phase II
01.09.2016
- 31.03.2021
Phase II of the 'Corporate Sustainability and Reporting for Competitive Business' Programme (CSRCB) aims at promoting the integration of SMEs into global value chains by improving their sustainability reporting and performance. The programme is implemented by the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and targets six developing countries.
Transparency and Innovation of Sustainability Standards (TISS) Phase I
01.08.2016
- 31.07.2022
TISS reaffirms SECO long-standing engagement in the field of private, voluntary sustainability standards for both niche and mainstream markets. It fosters the International Trade Centre in Geneva as the global host for transparent and credible information on sustainability standards and supports ISEAL, the overarching organization of private standards, in its Innovation Agenda aimed at increasing credibility, impact and efficiency of associated standards.
Managing Natural Resource Wealth (IMF), Phase II
31.07.2016
- 30.04.2022
The objective of the Managing Natural Resource Wealth programme of the International Monetary Fund is to help low income and lower middle income resource-rich countries to better manage their natural resource wealth.
Delcevo Water Supply, North Macedonia
31.07.2016
- 31.12.2025
The proposed project aims at 1) building a water treatment plant in the city of Delcevo, 2) connecting two large villages to the main supply system- 3) installing two renewable energy production facilities and 4) providing corporate development support to the Delcevo Public Utility (PU). The Swiss contribution is of 6’050’000 CHF.
Sustainable Cities in Colombia and Peru
01.07.2016
- 31.12.2023
The private sector can be a source of urban infrastructure financing to close the growing infrastructure gap in Latin America. The IFC LAC Sustainable Cities Program will provide advisory services to support selected cities in attracting the private sector to develop a pool of implementable and bankable high impact infrastructure projects.
Colombia + Competitiva
01.07.2016
- 31.12.2021
SECO aims at supporting the Colombian government in its agenda to a) strengthen the competitiveness of its economy, which is crucial for the OECD accession and b) create economic perspectives and support sustainable agricultural practices, which contribute to lasting peace.
Capital Market Modernization, Azerbaijan, Phase II
01.07.2016
- 31.07.2023
In the current economic crisis affecting Azerbaijan, strengthening financial sector regulation has become an urgent priority. Enhanced banking supervision and a strengthened financial safety net, streamlined resolution of non-performing loans and effective administration of bank resolution can contribute to economic stabilization in Azerbaijan.
Public Financial Management Capacity Building, Phase II
01.07.2016
- 28.02.2023
PFM reforms and capacity building are key for the Kyrgyz Republic to increase transparency and accountability in the use of public funds. SECO has supported these reforms in a first phase of the Capacity Building in Public Finance Management project, administrated by the World Bank, between 2009-2015 and is now co-financing a second phase.
