Swiss Cooperation Programme Myanmar 2019–2023

Switzerland's foreign policy strategy for 2020–23

The strategy sets out the Federal Council's key foreign policy priorities for the 2020–23 legislative period. The thematic focus areas are peace and security, prosperity, sustainability and digitalisation.

Foreign Policy Strategy 2020-23 Overview

The strategy sets out the Federal Council's key foreign policy priorities for the 2020–23 legislative period. The thematic focus areas are peace and security, prosperity, sustainability and digitalisation.

Flyer: International Cooperation Strategy 2021-2024

Through its international cooperation, Switzerland contributes to poverty reduction and sustainable development in developing countries. This flyer explains the objectives and priorities of this strategy for the years 2021-2024.

Synopsis of Bank-Funded BRT Projects

This document serves as an inventory and synopsis of the completed Bank-funded Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) projects from the year 2000 through September 2018. It documents findings related to select aspects discussed in the case study cities, including significant experiences, challenges, successes and lessons learned, to relay practical, ground-level guidance on BRT planning and implementation. This guide also serves to enrich the global body of knowledge related to BRT development and implementation. The target audience includes the World Bank’s transport practitioners, client cities, partners, and stakeholders.

Ninh Thuan Solar Power Project Factsheet

Vietnam’s energy demand is increasing at approximately 10% per annum in line with the needs of its fast-growing economy. As hydropower is becoming more scarce, the government is committed to shifting the energy mix towards non-hydro renewables, with a target for solar power to represent 3.3% of national power output by 2030.

Đánh giá sự thích ứng với ngập lụt đô thị và quản lý thoát nước của Việt Nam dưới tác động của biến đổi khí hậu

Ấn phẩm lần này tập trung vào lĩnh vực quản lý thoát nước và khả năng thích ứng của đô thị đối với ngập lụt dưới tác động của Biến đổi khí hậu. Mục đích của tài liệu này là nghiên cứu đánh giá kế hoạch ứng phó úng ngập, quản lý hạ tầng thoát nước đô thị ở Việt Nam và đưa ra các khuyến nghị xem xét đến yếu tố BĐKH. Tài liệu này tổng kết những kinh nghiệm chúng tôi tích lũy được trong nhiều năm hợp tác và hoạt động trong lĩnh vực quản lý thoát nước đô thị. Chúng tôi mong rằng, đây sẽ là tài liệu tham khảo hữu ích, giúp quý độc giả và các cơ quan, đơn vị tham gia Chương trình sẽ có được cái nhìn tổng quan về chính sách cũng như các giải pháp kỹ thuật được trình bày, trên cơ sở đó có thể áp dụng được một số bài học kinh nghiệm trong công việc của mình.

Swiss Peace Supporter 4/2019

This latest edition focuses on recruiting experts for field operations. Police deployments on peacebuilding missions are the subject of one article, illustrated by Switzerland's engagement in Mali. A further article looks at mediation within the OSCE. Another recounts a day in the life of a young UN volunteer in Mexico.

Tips and advice in pocket format

The Travel section tells you what you need to know when preparing for your journey and when you are in the host country. The A6 brochure tells you when the embassy and the consulate can help you and there is also a list of useful addresses.

Un seul monde 4/2019

SAHEL: Cette région, l'une des plus vulnérables du monde, doit relever de nombreux défis / MOZAMBIQUE: Une catastrophe chasse l'autre / MICROFINANCE: Est-ce un outil efficace pour lutter contre la pauvreté?

Reise Checkliste

Eine gute Vorbereitung trägt wesentlich zum Erfolg einer Reise bei – diese Reise-Checkliste hilft Ihnen dabei. Sie zeigt auf, was Sie vor und nach dem Buchen sowie kurz vor der Abreise beachten und vorbereiten sollten.

Trouble Underground – Land Subsidence in the Mekong Delta

This report aims to contribute to a better understanding of land subsidence in the Mekong Delta. There are different drivers affecting the sinking land surface in the region. To what extent is the land sinking? In which locations? Is it occurring quickly or slowly? These are simple questions. Based on existing data it is not difficult to answer these questions. In contrast, questions concerning why subsidence is happening and what can be done to reduce its impacts, are much more challenging. It is clear that natural and anthropogenic factors are contributing. However, to what extent different drivers are responsible in different locations is still not well understood. The main contribution of this report is the introduction of new data describing the sinking of land using satellite based methods. Radar satellites collected a large amount of data with high precision covering the total area of the Mekong Delta. The new data describe vertical movements at 750,000 points in the Mekong Delta, and for each point 180 different time series data are available. This totals more than 135 million values and represents a big step forward compared to previously available data. The large amount of data allows a more detailed spatial and temporal analysis of land subsidence. Some infrastructure, such as buildings, bridges, and power pylons can be identified