Publications (326)
The Swiss Enlargement Contribution, Annual Report 2011
The approval process for projects within the frame of the Switzerland's Enlargement Contribution unfolded in a satisfactory manner. Numerous projects that had been approved in the previous years were able to be further implemented according to plan. 14 June 2012 marks the end of the commitment period for the Enlargement Contribution to the benefit of the EU 10. After the commitment period has come to an end, the competent authorities in Switzerland and in the partner countries will provide information on all of the approved projects. A first status report is planned to be published in June and an expanded status report in autumn 2012.
The Swiss Water Footprint Report: A global picture of Swiss water dependence
The SDC, WWF together with the interdepartemental goup IDANE Wasser, have published the first ever report on Switzerland’s water footprint. Finding: 82% of the water required to produce all the goods and services consumed in our country comes from abroad. The report emphasises that Switzerland has a shared responsibility in respect of sustainable water management on a planetary level, and proposes a set of recommendations.
Engagement in conflict contexts coping strategies for improving livelihoods in Pakistan
Rio+20 devra montrer les dents
Between bee stings and rays of hope – Afghan women’s income-generating ventures
Un seul monde 1/2012
Économie verte / Himalaya : exode vers les villes
Trends in the Agriculture and Natural Resource Management Sectors of the Lao PDR
Trends in the Governance Sector of the Lao PDR
Message concernant la coopération internationale de la Suisse 2013 - 2016
For the first time, the Message on Switzerland’s International Cooperation describes in one document the tasks of humanitarian aid, development cooperation, economic and trade policy measures within the framework of development cooperation, and cooperation with the countries of Eastern Europe.
Message on International Cooperation 2013–2016: Key points in brief
For the first time, the Message on Switzerland’s International Cooperation describes in one document the tasks of humanitarian aid, development cooperation, economic and trade policy measures within the framework of development cooperation, and cooperation with the countries of Eastern Europe.
Retombées économiques de l’aide publique au développement en Suisse – Etude 2010
An independent study shows that state development aid (SDA) which aims to reduce poverty and to support economic and social development in partner countries also has positive effects on the economy and on employment in Switzerland. The calculation of the economic repercussions of SDA is carried out at regular intervals in response to a postulate issued in 1981. The conclusions of the study based on data from the year 2010 are comparable on the whole with those of previous studies.
Switzerland’s contribution – The achievements of the SDC in 2006–2010
For the first time, the SDC is publishing the results of its activities over a five-year period. This new general activity report illustrates eight thematic areas of SDC activity by presenting sample projects, the funds earmarked, and the contribution thus made to worldwide poverty reduction and the reform of structures.
