Proyectos

Local Governance and Community Development Programme (LGCDP) II

16.07.2013 - 31.12.2020

As a result of this project, the demand side of local governance will be strengthened through the empowerment of right holders. Social mobilization interventions will enable beneficiaries to more effectively demand public services and hold national and local governments accountable. Simultaneously, the supply side will be strengthened. As a result, local bodies with strengthened institutional capacity and resources will provide services more effectively to the people, esp. to disadvantaged groups. In addition, an enabling policy environment will be promoted. Inter alia, this will help to prepare Nepal for a future federal system, as and when this system is defined in the new constitution.

Safer Migration (SaMi) Project

16.07.2013 - 31.12.2020

SaMi addresses the needs of Nepali men and women who migrate to the Middle East and Southeast Asia on short term labour contracts. To reduce the financial and social costs of migration and to increase its financial benefits, the project facilitates access to relevant information, pre-departure skills trainings, legal and psychosocial support. SaMI also strengthens government’s capacity to effectively implement the labour migration policy and protect migrants. Some 170’000 people will benefit from the project over four years.

Program contribution to Human Rights & International Humanitarian Law Secretariat in oPt

15.07.2013 - 30.06.2018

SDC support to the HR/IHL Secretariat mechanism seeks to enhance the capacities of civil society organizations (CSOs) operating in the oPt to promote respect and adherence to International Human Rights Law (IHRL) and International Humanitarian Law (IHL). This will be done through the channeling of pooled donors’ funds, the building of institutional and advocacy capacities of HR and IHL CSO and promoting a dialogue between donors and CSOs. This will contribute to State building in the oPt, and to the creation of essential conditions for sustainable development and peace.

Swiss Contribution to the European Endowment for Democracy

15.07.2013 - 31.12.2015

Initiated by Poland and launched by the EU with the financial support of a number of European countries, the European Endowment for Democracy intends to promote democracy by supporting "agents of change" in the bordering countries of the EU in the East and in the South. Switzerland is represented in the Board of Governors and supports the endowment with a contribution of 1 million CHF earmarked for grants provided by the European Endowment for Democracy to projects.

Mainstreaming the Concept of Migration and Development into Strategies, Policies and Actions in Bosnia and Herzegovina: Diaspora for Development (D4D)

15.07.2013 - 31.12.2015

Bosnian Migrants contribute to progress in their country of origin. Nevertheless, their potentials to support BiH’s transition process and socio-economic development are to be mobilised systematically. Migration and Development (M&D) is a fairly new conceptual approach that entered already in relevant policies and strategies of BiH. Framing a consistent M&D concept in BiH requires a stepwise scheme: analysis, piloting and validation, definition, mainstreaming.

Jordan-School rehabilitation for Syrian refugee children and Jordanian students

10.07.2013 - 30.09.2014

32’000 Syrian refugee students are currently enrolled in Jordanian public schools according to UNICEF. With the conflict in Syria and the influx of refugees the number of students is expected to rise. The already overstretched Ministry of Education (MoE) is struggling to accommodate more students in the schools. As a burden sharing with Jordan, SDC is supporting non-structural rehabilitation works of 11 public schools in Amman area and the Northern governorates where Syrian refugee students are also enrolled. The project will be supplemented with a component on awareness campaign and a further component in which SDC supports the MoE with the integration of an IT management program.

Institutional Support to Network of Associations of Local Authorities in South East Europe (NALAS)

01.07.2013 - 31.12.2027

With an institutional support to the Network of Associations of Local Authorities of South – East Europe (NALAS), SDC supports the decentralization and democratization processes as well as stability in South East Europe (SEE). NALAS strengthens national associations of local governments and fosters communication and cooperation among them. Through its advocacy activities, NALAS will support local governments in SEE to become more visible and taken into account, both by national governments and European institutions.

Cultural Programme

01.07.2013 - 31.12.2017

This Programme builds on the richness of the Mozambican culture and its potential for human development. By supporting artistic education institutions or cultural houses, Swiss Cooperation aims at contributing to the strengthening of the country's social capital. Cultural Programme has five operational components, contributing to the overall objectives focusing on three provinces in North (Niassa, Cabo Delgado, Nampula) with a community-oriented focus - an area where Swiss Cooperation has pioneered the culture-for-development approach - as well as on the capital area of Maputo including its surroundings; further some will be to benefit of the whole country. Cultural Programme is moreover fully in line with Swiss Cooperation Country Strategy Mozambique 2012-2016.

Aga Khan Foundation: Integrated Health and Habitat Improvement (IHHI) Rasht Valley

01.07.2013 - 31.12.2017

Tajikistan is the poorest country of the former Soviet Union and is marked by a sluggish transition and fragility patterns. This project contributes to improving the Rasht Valley (the most neglected and fragile area of the country) population’s quality of life through better provision of and access to water and health services, as well as increased resilience against natural hazards. Moreover, it enhances professional skills and empowers the local population in planning and investing in its communities.

Appui aux districts sanitaires au Tchad

01.07.2013 - 31.10.2018

La réduction de la mortalité maternelle et infantile et l’amélioration du système sanitaire sont des défis majeurs pour le développement socio-économique du Tchad. Avec ce projet, 250’000 personnes des régions du Batha et du Moyen Chari obtiendront des services sanitaires de meilleure qualité et plus accessibles. Les deux districts sanitaires partenaires du projet deviendront plus performants et serviront de modèles pour d’autres régions. Le projet, d’une durée de12 ans, s’aligne sur les priorités du Tchad en matière de santé.

Desarrollo de competencias ciudadanas en Ucrania

Varias mujeres debatiendo en torno a una mesa cubierta de notas y de folletos.

01.07.2013 - 31.12.2018

El objetivo del proyecto DOCCU es apoyar a Ucrania en la implementación de la Carta del Consejo de Europa sobre la Educación para la Ciudadanía Democrática y la Educación en Derechos Humanos mediante de difusión de conocimientos sobre ECD/EDH en Ucrania. Ello se conseguirá a través de cursos de formación continua en ECD/EDH para funcionarios y empleados de los gobiernos locales, así como para profesores y directores de escuela.

Región/País	Tema	Período	Presupuesto
Ucrania	Governance Descentralización	01.07.2013 - 31.12.2018	CHF 1’640’000

LEB UNDP: Contribution to support to host communities through WASH [BSL]

01.07.2013 - 30.06.2014

The increased number of Syrian refugees fleeing to Lebanon especiaily to the Governorate of the North has put enormous pressure an the infrastructure and services of the hosting municipalities. Municipal services such as water, solid waste management, sewage system, electricity have become insufficient to cover the enormous needs of the hosting communities and refugees. This has resulted in tension between host communities and refugees.