Proyectos

Open source Health Insurance Management Information System (OpenIMIS)

01.09.2023 - 31.08.2026

Lack or inexistence of social protection mechanisms implies that ill and injured people have no choice but to pay out-of-pocket for health services. Since 2011, the SDC and the German development cooperation have been promoting the use of an open-source software for digital management of social protection schemes. This tool is currently implemented in 10 countries for health, work and social insurance and is targeted to reach 5 additional during this phase.

Humanitarian assistance to people affected by the protracted crisis in Venezuela

01.09.2023 - 31.12.2024

Despite a moderate recovery in some economic indicators during 2022, the Venezuelan economy continues to contract during 2023. Meanwhile, there is no improvement in the structural causes of the humanitarian crisis. As a result, the needs of the most vulnerable are still high. Therefore, Caritas aims to facilitate access on health, nutrition, food security and livelihoods, for vulnerable families in eight states according to the Guidance Note for Venezuela 2022-2024.

Greece: SET Forst fires, August 2023

29.08.2023 - 30.09.2023

Due to the devastating forest fires in several parts of Greece and resulting needs for international response the Greek authorities accepted the offer for assistance submitted by Switzerland. Based on the agreement between SDC/H and the Swiss Armed Forces (ADRIANA) a joint deployment (SDC/Swiss Armed Forces) with two Superpuma helicopters (Swiss Air Force) and respective staff members is planned to support the Greek responders to limit damage of nature and infrastructure by dropping water on the burning areas and in particular to protect and support the affected population. A similar deployment took place in August 2021.

NMAC: Culture for Development

07.08.2023 - 30.11.2028

A strong independent cultural sector contributes to safeguarding universal democratic values, strengthens critical thinking and promotes social cohesion and inclusion. However, its potential in North Macedonia remains underutilized due to limited capacities and financial resources. Switzerland will support the independent cultural scene to develop quality production, to become more strategic, to improve their financial basis and predictability, promoting dialogue and democratic participation.

United Nations Development Program (UNDP): South Sudan Electoral Support Project

01.08.2023 - 31.12.2026

The proposed project seeks to finance phase 1 of the electoral support in partnership with joint UNDP, UNMISS and the members of UN Country Team in South Sudan. The National Election Commission (NEC), RTGoNU and other relevant actors such as academia and civil society shall be key stakeholders in executing the project. The support will mark the transition from the R-ARCSS to South Sudan in which government and society are based upon a constitutional order and democratic legitimacy.

Programme d’Appui au développement des initiatives culturelles (PADIC)

01.08.2023 - 31.12.2028

Dans le contexte de crise sécuritaire et sociale au Burkina Faso, la culture est un des vecteurs pour la cohésion sociale et la paix. L’appui de la Suisse vise à maintenir les capacités de créativité et d’innovations culturelles tenant compte de la sensibilité au contexte. Ces appuis permettront aussi de préserver les acquis, d’améliorer les conditions socioéconomiques et professionnelles des artistes ainsi que leurs contributions pour la cohésion sociale et la paix.

Appui à la formation professionnelle duale au Rwanda

01.08.2023 - 31.12.2027

To achieve the development aspirations of Rwanda, one of the critical elements is to build strong bridges between the world of work and training institutions. This project aims to improve the quality of education by emphasizing on strengthening national mechanisms for decision-making, system integration and active engagement of the private sector in the skills development process. It will therefore focus more on institutionalization and sustainability by integrating all the stakeholders in a high-performance and locally adapted TVET system.

Peru, SEDAPAL: Emergency Water Supply in Lima

01.08.2023 - 31.12.2027

Lima with a population of over 12 million is subject to the highest seismic vulnerability in Peru. Hence, ensuring Lima’s water supply continuity in case of a major earthquake is crucial. The initiative aims at contributing to strengthened preparedness capacities of Lima’s water service provider (SEDAPAL) by improving its technical, financial and logistical capacities, knowledge exchange and inter-sectorial coordination together with key partners from government, academia, and the private sector.

LEB FAO Increasing resilience of Lebanon’s water and food sector

01.07.2023 - 31.05.2028

The FAO in Lebanon promotes an integrated water management and an increase in food security. The project aims at increasing the efficiency and sustainability of the irrigation-based production, at strengthening the resilience of farmers and agricultural seasonal workers and at further developing conflict resolution mechanisms over scarce water resources. Switzerland contributes its know-how for a more sustainable, data-based use of groundwater, both for drinking and irrigation purposes. Given the context, FAO combines proven humanitarian, development and peacebuilding instruments.

ReCAP - Regional Climate Action Partnership in the Hindu Kush Himalayas

01.07.2023 - 31.10.2028

The Hindu Kush Himalayas are highly vulnerable to climate disasters. Multi-hazard risk models and early warning systems are pivotal for de-risking public and private investments and protection of communities. In the first project phase, Switzerland provides technical assistance to the Government of Nepal, local private companies and academia to build required institutional capacities in close collaboration with the Asian Development Bank and the World Bank.

Public Private Development Partnership to Improved Professional Education in Ukraine

01.07.2023 - 30.06.2027

The Public Private Development Partnership to Improved Professional Education in Ukraine aims at supporting Ukraine in introducing European standards in vocational education and training (VET). This shall lead to improved skills and knowledge of graduates in construction sector professions and therefore directly contribute to their employability. The project is expected to have a visible impact on the training providers as well as on the students by facilitating their access to employment and income. This initiative is formed as an indirect Public-Private Development Partnership (PPDP).

Groundwater Management in the Sughd Region, Tajikistan (GWMP)

01.07.2023 - 31.12.2028

The project aims to enhance livelihoods and social cohesion in Sughd region by promoting sustain-able groundwater management. Aligned with Sustainable Development Goal 6, it will improve poli-cies, institutional capacity, and water usage practices for long-term sustainability in Tajikistan. This unique Swiss initiative will leverage the region's untapped and scientifically unexplored potential to optimize groundwater resources, paving the way for sustainable development.