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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Programme Santé Maternelle et Infantile au Sud- et Nord-Kivu, PSaMI
01.01.2023
- 31.10.2028
A l’est de la RDC, la mortalité maternelle et infantile reste un défi majeur en raison du manque d'accès à des services de santé appropriés, des compétences limitées du personnel soignant et d’une gouvernance déficitaire du système de santé. Forte de son expérience en santé materno-infantile, la Suisse contribue à améliorer I'accès aux soins de santé de qualité pour les femmes et les enfants de 0-5 ans, à promouvoir la prévention des maladies et à renforcer la surveillance épidémiologique (y compris le Mpox) et la gouvernance sectorielle.
KOS: Matching Skills for Jobs ( MSJ)
01.01.2023
- 30.11.2029
The "Matching Skills to Jobs" (MSJ) project aims to strengthen Vocational Education Training system through policy reforms, strategic planning, and capacity building of VET governing institutions to deliver highquality education that aligns with market demands. Simultaneously, the project will facilitate structured cooperation between VET institutions and the private sector by developing specialized training programs to meet better labour market needs through industry-led solutions.
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Geneva Centre of Humanitarian Studies - Contribution 2023-2024
01.01.2023
- 31.12.2024
The Geneva Centre of Humanitarian Studies (GCHS) aims at enhancing the capacity of individual and institutional humanitarian actors to bring relevant, adapted and timely responses to the needs of populations affected by armed conflict, disasters or social exclusion. It aims at strengthening the competencies of humanitarian professionals through education, training, research and it advances systematisation and professionalization of humanitarian activities and actors.
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ICVA, Core Contribution 2023 – 2025: more principled and effective humanitarian action for affected populations
01.01.2023
- 31.12.2025
By supporting the International Council for Voluntary Agencies (ICVA), Switzerland contributes to strengthening dialogue and partnerships among diverse humanitarian actors. Targeting NGOs, United Nations (UN) agencies, UN Member States and intergovernmental agencies, ICVA advocates on key issues such as principled humanitarian action, forced migration, climate change and localisation. ICVA enhances recognition of the vital role of NGOs in principled humanitarian action.
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Yemen - WFP Additional H-Cash Allocation 2023
01.01.2023
- 31.12.2023
Switzerland supports operations of the World Food Programme (WFP) in 28 SDC priority countries. It funds Country Strategy Plans, incorporating all WFP programmes/projects, based on affected population needs. In Yemen, despite multiple challenges, the food and nutrition response combined with the positive effects of the truce, led to the country taking a step back from the edge of famine. But the outlook remains dire, not least because of increasingly fragmented and contentious operating environment, and funding shortfalls.
Contribution to Forum of Federations (FoF)
01.01.2023
- 31.03.2028
The Forum of Federations brings experts in federalized and decentralized governance together with civil servants, politicians and civil society to support practical solutions to governance challenges in established and emerging federal countries. The Forum promotes inclusive democracy and conflict resolution through power sharing and decentralized governance arrangements. As a founding member, Switzerland contributes with its unique expertise and experience in federal State.
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DiploFoundation – Phasing-out 2023 - 2025
01.01.2023
- 31.12.2025
Digitalisation is a cross-cutting theme across all 17 SDGs – from health, energy and education to sustainability and the environment. Digitalisation has therefore become an essential part of the work of development institutions. With this phasing out contribution DiploFoundation supports SDC to shift to a more holistic and institutionally relevant approach with regard to digitalisation for development.
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Empowering vulnerable youth and women in fragile situation to foster community Resilience and cohesion through peaceful co-existence and promotion of livelihoods initiatives
01.01.2023
- 31.12.2025
The goal of the project is to foster conditions for peace and promote community resilience in the Equatorias region of South Sudan through a combination of activities aiming at (1) building and supporting a workforce of peacemakers, (2) providing trainings in conflict resolution, (3) fostering social cohesion and conflict prevention through locally held community dialogues, (4) promoting entrepreneurship and sustainable livelihoods, notably by supporting women- and youth-led small income generating businesses, and (5) promoting sports as a platform for fostering peace and social cohesion among the youth. This intervention is coherent with the humanitarian, peace and development nexus (triple nexus) and contributes to durable solutions for IDPs and returnees.
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ACAPS (Assessment Capacities Project), NRC Contribution 2023 - 2025
01.01.2023
- 31.12.2025
ACAPS aims to improve humanitarian response by providing high quality, independent and multisectoral analysis aiming at enabling crisis responders to better understand and consequently better address the needs of the affected population, as well as strengthening the assessment ecosystem. ACAPS is a Geneva based organisation and leading provider of high-quality needs analysis with a special focus on severity and forward-looking analysis.
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Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM) in the Central African Republic (CAR). Emergency assistance to people affected by shocks.
01.01.2023
- 31.12.2023
The protracted crisis in the Central African Republic (conflicts, violence, climatic and epidemiological shocks) persists and affects over 50% of the population. Coordinated by UNICEF with the support of UNOCHA, the RRM provides humanitarian monitoring and initiates emergency actions following a human or natural shock. Switzerland's contribution makes it possible to respond effectively and efficiently to urgent humanitarian needs, in its commitment to Good Humanitarian Donorship.
JPOs4UN Programme 2023-2028
01.01.2023
- 31.12.2028
The JPOs4UN programme aims at increasing the presence of Switzerland in the UN by augmenting the number of Swiss nationals working in SDC priority UN organizations. Switzerland directly funds partner humanitarian UN organizations to hire 11 Swiss young professionals on a three-year Junior Programme Officer contract; the Swiss foundation CINFO provides administrative support and career counselling. Swiss nationals add to a qualified and diverse UN workforce to implement the Agenda 2030.
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Yearly Contribution to the UN Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) 2023
01.01.2023
- 31.12.2023
Established in 2005 as the UN’s global emergency response fund, the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) – managed and administered by OCHA – pools contributions from funding partners around the world into a single global fund to enable more timely and reliable humanitarian assistance to those affected by natural disasters and armed conflicts. The CERF is one of the fastest and most effective ways to support rapid humanitarian response. It is also a lifeline for those caught up in the world's most neglected, underfunded and long-lasting crises.
