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International co-operation as integral part of Swiss security policy

International co-operation as integral part of Swiss security policy

Switzerland has a comprehensive approach to security. International co-operation helps to address global issues and reduce security risks.

REPIC: 20 Years of innovation for sustainable and global solutions

REPIC: 20 Years of innovation for sustainable and global solutions

Since 2004, REPIC has supported sustainable projects, saving 288,277 tons of CO2 and promoting innovative solutions in 60 countries.

"A big step for development"

"A big step for development"

The SDC has supported the development of the Kantha Bopha children's hospitals since the early 1990s. Today they are an essential part of the Cambodian health system.

Humanitarian demining

Humanitarian demining

Wars have left more than three million mines in Cambodia. Switzerland is helping with the clearance, thus making entire areas safe and habitable again.

Surviving a drought thanks to sustainable agricultural practices

Surviving a drought thanks to sustainable agricultural practices

The Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) promotes drought-tolerant agricultural practices to bolster the resilience of Zimbabwe’s farming communities

Economic development

Economic development

Human development

Human development

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The environment

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Peace and governance

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THEMES & DOSSIERS

INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION

INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION

Strategy for international cooperation 2025-2028

Every four years, the Federal Council adopts the strategy for international cooperation. Now the public is being consulted on the goals for 2025-28.

Safety, a collective good

Security is essential to sustainable development. In this episode of WHY CARE?, Nathalie Chuard explains how international cooperation is helping to make the world a safer place.

The International Cooperation Forum 2025 comes to Zurich

What is economic growth? And how does it relate to sustainability? These questions will guide the 4th IC Forum, to be held on 27 and 28 February at the ETH Zurich.

Switzerland–Mongolia: a 20-year partnership

After 20 successful years, Switzerland is phasing out its development cooperation activities in Mongolia by 2024, making every effort to ensure the sustainability of the results achieved to date.

Latin America and the Caribbean

Latin America and the Caribbean

60 years of successful cooperation

Switzerland has played a significant role in shaping the development cooperation landscape in Latin America and the Caribbean over the past six decades. In 2025, Switzerland will embark on a new chapter of collaboration with Latin America and the Caribbean.

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