International cooperation

Swiss research tackles global challenges

Swiss research tackles global challenges

The SDC is launching a new research programme for development. Swiss research is in demand to find solutions for a sustainable world.

We saw the East as much too homogeneous"

Cooperation with Eastern Europe

We saw the East as much too homogeneous"

In 1991, Switzerland recognised the states of the former Soviet Union and launched its cooperation and development activities.

On food and mountain agroecology

On food and mountain agroecology

Malnutrition is a cross-cutting issue with economic, societal and environmental impacts, and nowhere is this more true than in mountain communities.

Persons with disabilities should be heard

International Cooperation

Persons with disabilities should be heard

UN International Day of Persons with Disabilities: Swiss development cooperation creates prospects for persons with disabilities.

2030 Agenda: a tailor-made digital solution for the second country report

2030 Agenda: a tailor-made digital solution for the second country report

The 2030 Agenda encourages UN member states to produce regular reports. In 2022 Switzerland will present its second comprehensive country report using a tailor-made digital solution.

Economic development

Economic development

Human development

Human development

The environment

The environment

Peace and governance

Peace and governance

Agenda 2030

Digitalisation

Migration

Swiss know-how

THEMES & DOSSIERS

INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION

INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION

The FDFA is mitigating the impact of COVID-19 around the world

How are Switzerland's international cooperation efforts helping to tackle the COVID-19 crisis? Here we provide an overview.

"Sustainable development would not be possible without business"

SDC Director General Patricia Danzi about the role of the private sector in international cooperation.

INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION

INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION

60 years of Swiss engagement in a changing world

International cooperation has been constantly undergoing a change in values for 60 years, making Switzerland a credible actor for sustainable development.

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International cooperation strategy

Swiss development cooperation will become more focused, making it more effective. This is reflected in Switzerland's new international cooperation strategy for 2021–24.