Modernizing VET in Agriculture in Armenia
01.12.2021
- 31.08.2025
While 37% of Armenia’s labour force is employed in agriculture, men and women do not earn sufficient income, incl. due to a lack of professional skills. This multi-stakeholder intervention, which includes a SDC contribution, further develops country-wide work-based learning education, strengthens specialized institutions and modernizes the regulatory framework, enabling professionals and graduates to acquire relevant qualification, find employment or establish their own businesses.
Regional Arts and Culture Project in the South Caucasus
15.11.2021
- 31.10.2025
By supporting documentary films, documentary theatre and photography as powerful tools of contemporary art, the project will challenge social stigma, promote inclusion and human rights through empowering the civil society, nurturing intercultural dialogue and regional cooperation in the South Caucasus.
Women’s Economic Empowerment in the South Caucasus
01.08.2021
- 31.07.2024
In 2017, Switzerland embarked on a multi-donor project which laid a solid foundation for women’s economic empowerment in the South Caucasus, yet, further support is needed to fulfil women’s rights, which remain constrained by structural and cultural barriers. The Swiss-funded contribution will support capacity-building and provide technical assistance at institutions and policy level and, combined with activities at grassroots level, benefit at least 1’850 vulnerable women in Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia
Living Landscapes for Market Development in Armenia
15.04.2021
- 31.05.2025
Mountain ecosystems in Armenia are an important productive asset for rural communities, but they are rapidly deteriorating due to inappropriate exploitation and management. Within a region-wide project that preserves the natural basis of life through more sustainable use of resources, the Swiss contribution will introduce in Armenia economic incentives for the conservation of natural resources, while creating additional income. This will reduce rural poverty and support the implementation of Armenian policies and international commitments.
Strengthening the Anti-Corruption Committee of Armenia
01.12.2020
- 30.06.2023
In partnership with the OSCE, Switzerland supports the Armenian Government in establishing a new Anti-Corruption Committee (ACC). This specialized body will be key in investigating and combatting corruption crimes. Through capacity-building activities and policy support, the ACC will be in a position to contribute to curb corruption, strengthen the Anti-Corruption system and the rule-of-law in the context of the Government’s Anti-Corruption Strategy 2019.
Improvement of the local self-governance system Armenia
01.07.2019
- 30.06.2024
Switzerland continues to support the national reform on territorial consolidation and decentralization which has been strongly confirmed by the new Government. On one hand, necessary framework conditions will be developed to finalize the amalgamation process. On the other hand, the municipalities will be capacitated to provide efficient and quality administrative services to their citizens and to incentivize local development. Citizen participation will be emphasized to render local authorities more accountable and local development more inclusive.
Projet terminé
Livestock Development expanding from South to North in the South Caucasus
01.12.2017
- 31.08.2021
Livestock farming is the main economic activity for most poor households in rural areas of Armenia and Georgia. Through better access to services, inputs and markets, as well as effective management of natural resources, farmers in Armenia are expected to substantially improve their livelihood. Strengthening regional links and access to regional markets of animal and animal products will also make the livestock sector more profitable and increase its competitiveness, hereby contributing to higher incomes and employment for farmers in rural Armenia and Georgia.
Strengthening the Climate Adaptation Capacities in the South Caucasus
10.11.2017
- 14.11.2023
The project will (i) facilitate the development of multi-hazard mapping and risk assessment methodology enabling 1.7 million inhabitants’ reduced exposure towards climate-induced hazards in Georgia; (ii) contribute to the safer livelihoods and infrastructure of 373’800 residents in ten municipalities by developing response and preparedness plans; and (iii) foster evidence-based policymaking and advocacy on climate adaptation, natural hazards and mountain development in the South Caucasus.
Projet terminé
Un marché du travail plus inclusif pour les femmes du Sud-Caucase

01.11.2017
- 31.07.2021
Dans les trois pays du Sud-Caucase (Arménie, Azerbaïdjan et Géorgie), de nombreuses femmes sont victimes de discriminations sur le marché du travail. Faute d’une politique égalitaire et créatrice d’emplois dans l’économie formelle, les femmes travaillent de manière informelle et ne sont donc pas protégées. Le projet “Women’s Economic Empowerment in the South Caucasus” entend favoriser l’autonomisation des femmes dans le secteur économique afin de faciliter leur entrée égalitaire sur le marché du travail ou dans l’auto-entrepreneuriat.
Pays/région | Thème | Période | Budget |
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Caucase du Sud |
Gender
Organisations et institutions pour l'égalité des femmes
|
01.11.2017 - 31.07.2021 |
CHF 3’763’327 |
Projet terminé
Regional Arts and Culture Project in the South Caucasus

01.10.2017
- 30.09.2021
By providing a platform for the development of contemporary art, the Regional Arts and Culture Project promotes intercultural dialogues and exchanges in the South Caucasus. Implemented in collaboration with partners based in Georgia and networks in Armenia and Azerbaijan, the project aims at supporting visual arts (documentary film and photography), building up professional capacities, engaging civil society, and boosting local art scenes with a small grants’ fund.
Projet terminé
Augmentation des revenus dans le Caucase du Sud grâce à de produits agricoles plus compétitifs

01.04.2017
- 30.04.2022
L’élevage constitue une source de revenus importante pour une grande partie des populations rurales de Géorgie, d’Arménie et d’Azerbaïdjan. Pratiquant une économie de subsistance, de nombreux éleveurs parviennent tout juste à couvrir leurs propres besoins. Le projet vise à renforcer les petites exploitations agricoles et à leur ouvrir l'accès aux marchés, afin qu'elles puissent augmenter leurs revenus grâce à la vente de miel, de viande, de fromage et de laine.
Pays/région | Thème | Période | Budget |
---|---|---|---|
Caucase du Sud |
Emploi & développement économique Agriculture et sécurité alimentaire
Développement de petites et moyennes entreprises
Développement agricole
|
01.04.2017 - 30.04.2022 |
CHF 5’100’000 |
Projet terminé
Soutenir la traçabilité des animaux dans la région du Caucase du Sud

15.06.2016
- 31.12.2021
Dans l’agriculture moderne, il est indispensable de connaître l’origine des animaux et de récolter des informations sur leur santé pour éviter la propagation de maladies et empêcher la mise sur le marché de produits issus d’animaux malades. Un système de traçabilité contribuera à augmenter les revenus des agriculteurs du Caucase du Sud grâce à l’effet combiné d’une meilleure productivité des élevages et d’un meilleur accès aux marchés pour les produits.
Pays/région | Thème | Période | Budget |
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Caucase du Sud |
Agriculture et sécurité alimentaire
Développement agricole
Développement de la chaîne de valeur agricole (til 2016)
|
15.06.2016 - 31.12.2021 |
CHF 5’935’000 |