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Preserving the "Green Gold" of Mongolia: partnership results (Asia Brief, December 2009)

L’efficacité en point de mire: Reflets sur des programmes de la DDC 2009

This synthesis report convincingly documents the effectiveness of various SDC projects and programmes conducted in different priority countries and in diverse cooperation domains. It describes the objectives and the methods used to reach them, while conveying an overview of the development goals that have been achieved.

Annual Report 2008 SDC / SECO – Swiss International Cooperation

The Annual Report on Switzerland's International Cooperation contains the most important results of the SDC and SECO's engagement in the fight against poverty and reducing global risks.

Annual Report Statistics 2008 SDC / SECO – Swiss International Cooperation

Cash for Herders – A Modern Emergency Response in Mongolia

Politorbis Nr. 47: Genocide Prevention

This magazine on Swiss foreign policy publishes articles written by experts. It appears several times a year. The articles are published usually in the language in which they were written. The contents do not necessarily reflect the views of the FDFA.

Politorbis Nr. 46: Efficacité de l'aide: Bilan et Perpective

This magazine on Swiss foreign policy publishes articles written by experts. It appears several times a year. The articles are published usually in the language in which they were written. The contents do not necessarily reflect the views of the FDFA.

ABC of International Law

Presented in the form of a glossary of terms, the ABC of International Law provides explanations of the most important concepts of international law. The glossary is preceded by an easy-to-understand introduction to international law.

CEDAW - brochure

In 1997, Switzerland ratified the International Convention on the Elimination of All Discrimination against Women (CEDAW). This year, Switzerland will submit a report to the relevant UN committee in New York on the status of implementation of the Convention. In an easy-to-read brochure, the FDFA and the Federal Office for Gender Equality (FOGE) explain the new law.

Annual Report 2008 on Switzerland's Contribution to EU Enlargement

The Swiss enlargement contribution in support of the new EU Member States successfully entered the implementation phase in 2008. The activity report provides information on the activities and the first results of 2008. The implementation of the enlargement contribution is proceeding as planned in every respect.

A Synthesis of the Making Markets Work for the Poor (M4P) Approach

A comprehensive new set of three documents on the Making Markets Work for the Poor (M4P ) approach is now available. They intend to consolidate existing implementation experience and improve the understanding and uptake of market development approaches to achieve employment and income for the poor. The three documents, commissioned by the UK Department for International Development and Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, are aimed at agency and government officials, consultants, researchers and practitioners.

Perspectives on the Making Markets Work for the Poor (M4P) Approach

A comprehensive new set of three documents on the Making Markets Work for the Poor (M4P ) approach is now available. They intend to consolidate existing implementation experience and improve the understanding and uptake of market development approaches to achieve employment and income for the poor. The three documents, commissioned by the UK Department for International Development and Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, are aimed at agency and government officials, consultants, researchers and practitioners.