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Social cohesion and improved livelihoods for poor rural communities in Paktia and Khost provinces

27.03.2018
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Article
Afghanistan
In Afghanistan’s south-east, communities take charge of their development. First, they identify their priorities in a series of open discussions, jointly with district and provincial authorities. Then they contribute land, labour or materials to the realization of their goals. Eventually, they themselves maintain irrigation structures, orchards, drinking water systems and reforestation plots.
Quality Education: Building foundations for a better future

30.10.2017
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Local news
Afghanistan
“My ultimate goal is to develop our society by empowering people through a better education. Therefore, I wish to become a teacher in the future”, says Amina, a 9th grade student from Shidoj Girls’ High School in Shughnan district of Badakhshan province.
Rising to the Challenge: Diversifying Rural Livelihoods in Rustaq

26.09.2017
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Press release
Afghanistan
The Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) is collaborating with the Swiss NGO, Terre des hommes (Tdh), to build a more sustainable future in Rustaq and improve the living conditions of its rural people.
Road Construction Activities Improve Lives of Rural Population in Rustaq

26.09.2017
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Article
Afghanistan
For 24-year-old Abdul Manan, the reason for working on the road construction in his village is not only an attractive daily wage but taking part in the reconstruction of his country.
New Swiss ambassadors
14.03.2014
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Press release
EDA
There will be/have been some changes of personnel in the Swiss representations abroad and at the head office of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) in Bern. The appointments have been made on the basis of Federal Council decisions at the usual interval for the transfer of personnel. The appointments of heads of missions abroad will take effect as soon as the authorities of the host country have given their approval.
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