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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Strengthening Drought Resilience in the Somali National Regional State, Ethiopia (SDR-SNRS)
01.01.2023
- 31.12.2026
The livelihoods of pastoralists and agro-pastoralists in Somali National Regional State are increasingly threatened by environmental, socio-economic, and political upheavals. GIZ, in cooperation with Local Government partners, aims to build the resilience of vulnerable pastoralist communities through proven land rehabilitation measures, the promotion of livelihood activities, and capacity development of government and private sector institutions.
LEB/JOR DANIDA - Regional Development and Protection Programme (RDPP)
01.01.2023
- 31.12.2026
In Lebanon and Jordan, the protracted refugee crisis, structural fragility, political and economic crises, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic have led to increased poverty and unemployment, especially among youth and women. Switzerland will support vulnerable communities in both countries to access their rights, enjoy increased safety and enhance their self-reliance through a combination of livelihoods support, protection, research and advocacy contributing to progress towards durable and sustainable solutions.
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Allocation of SDC Funding (SubSaharan Africa Division) in 2023 to ICRC Operations in Burundi, DRC
01.01.2023
- 31.12.2023
SDC funding to ICRC operations allows the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to respond proactively and to provide immediate protection and assistance for people affected by armed conflict and other situations of violence. In line with the Good Humanitarian Donorship (GHD) principles, Switzerland recognizes the necessity of predictable and flexible funding to respond to changing needs in humanitarian crises.
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Additional Allocation of SDC Funding (SubSaharan Africa Division) in 2023 to ICRC Operations in Sudan
01.01.2023
- 31.12.2023
SDC funding to ICRC operations allows the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to respond proactively and to provide immediate protection and assistance for people affected by armed conflict and other situations of violence. In line with the Good Humanitarian Donorship (GHD) principles, Switzerland recognizes the necessity of predictable and flexible funding to respond to changing needs in humanitarian crises.
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Allocation of SDC Funding (Asia, Latin America and Caribbean Division) in 2023 to ICRC Operations in Afghanistan, Myanmar
01.01.2023
- 31.12.2023
SDC funding to ICRC operations allows the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to respond proactively and to provide immediate protection and assistance for people affected by armed conflict and other situations of violence. In line with the Good Humanitarian Donorship (GHD) principles, Switzerland recognizes the necessity of predictable and flexible funding to respond to changing needs in humanitarian crises.
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Allocation of SDC Funding (Asia, Latin America and Caribbean Division) in 2023 to ICRC Operations in Central America, Colombia, Venezuela, Haiti
01.01.2023
- 31.12.2023
SDC funding to ICRC operations allows the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to respond proactively and to provide immediate protection and assistance for people affected by armed conflict and other situations of violence. In line with the Good Humanitarian Donorship (GHD) principles, Switzerland recognizes the necessity of predictable and flexible funding to respond to changing needs in humanitarian crises.
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Allocation of SDC Funding (MENA Europe Division) in 2023 to ICRC Operations in Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon
01.01.2023
- 31.12.2023
SDC funding to ICRC operations allows the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to respond proactively and to provide immediate protection and assistance for people affected by armed conflict and other situations of violence. In line with the Good Humanitarian Donorship (GHD) principles, Switzerland recognizes the necessity of predictable and flexible funding to respond to changing needs in humanitarian crises.
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Allocation of SDC Funding (MENA Europe Division) in 2023 to ICRC Operations in oPt, Syria
01.01.2023
- 31.12.2023
SDC funding to ICRC operations allows the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to respond proactively and to provide immediate protection and assistance for people affected by armed conflict and other situations of violence. In line with the Good Humanitarian Donorship (GHD) principles, Switzerland recognizes the necessity of predictable and flexible funding to respond to changing needs in humanitarian crises.
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Allocation of SDC Funding (MENA Europe Division) in 2023 to ICRC Operations in Egypt, Libya, Tunisia, Yemen
01.01.2023
- 31.12.2023
SDC funding to ICRC operations allows the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to respond proactively and to provide immediate protection and assistance for people affected by armed conflict and other situations of violence. In line with the Good Humanitarian Donorship (GHD) principles, Switzerland recognizes the necessity of predictable and flexible funding to respond to changing needs in humanitarian crises.
Junior Professional Officer Programme 2023-2028
01.01.2023
- 31.12.2028
The Junior Professional Officer (JPO) programme aims at contributing to a qualified and diverse United Nations workforce by financing Swiss JPOs within Switzerland’s priority UN development organisations and the UN Secretariat. This provides Swiss graduates with an opportunity to start a career in the United Nations while at the same time strengthens the United Nations capacities towards implementing the 2030 Agenda.
Contribution to the implementation of WFP 2021-2025 Protection and Accountability to Affected Populations Policy (PAAP)
01.01.2023
- 30.04.2026
The World Food Programme (WFP) Strategic Plan 22-25 aims at a "people-centered, needs-driven and dignifying" approach in its operations. To reach this, Switzerland contributes to the implementation of the 2020 Protection and Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP) policy, which states how WFP makes sure the food-insecure persons it supports are protected from risks, are duly served and can meaningfully participate on the design of operations.
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Accelerate Registration of Medical Products
01.01.2023
- 31.12.2025
Limited access to safe, effective, and quality-assured medical products in low- and middle-income countries is partly attributable to lengthy and unharmonized assessment and approval procedures. Together with WHO and the Swiss Agency for Therapeutic Products (Swissmedic), Switzerland is coshaping and acting as a facilitator in supporting African medicines regulators to improve their efficiency and harmonize their regulatory procedures and processes for life-saving medical products.
