Strengthening Nursing in Bosnia and Herzegovina
01.12.2022
- 30.11.2026
The health system of BiH is expensive and providing poor quality services, partly due to underutilised potential of nurses. With the support of the project, the health authorities will reform the profession of nurses by aligning nursing practice to quality standards, improving their capacities, expanding their tasks and stimulating homebased care and health education. This will enhance the coverage, quality and cost-effectiveness of health services thereby improving the health status of men and women in BiH.
Multi-donor Trust Fund: Health Sector Strengthening in Bosnia and Herzegovina
01.10.2022
- 30.09.2026
The reform of the health care system is an urgent priority in Bosnia and Herzegovina, as neither health services nor health insurance match people's needs. The project will facilitate the health reform process, leading to improved quality of health services, increased financial sustainability and accountability. It will influence the health care system to become more responsive to the needs of the citizens including the vulnerable ones.
Making Markets work for the next generation
01.06.2021
- 31.12.2026
MarketMakers (MM) introduces missing and strengthens underperforming market functions in the IT and Business/Knowledge-Process-Outsourcing (BPO/KPO) sectors in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH). MM induces economic growth in private companies and contributes to create new and better jobs. MM further supports youth employment and entrepreneurship by improving conditions for self-employment, business creation and freelancing. This consolidation phase of MM will ensure further scale and sustainability of interventions.
Civil Society Support in Bosnia and Herzegovina
01.12.2020
- 31.05.2027
Citizens will increase their influence on policy making through their active engagement with civil society organisations. Through improvement of their know-how on civic participation and engagement in civil society alliances, civil society organisations will effectively participate in democratic processes, demand reforms from the authorities, and contribute to social change in Bosnia and Herzegovina. They will increasingly act as advocates for democratic reforms, gender equality, human rights and social inclusion rather than as service providers.
Institutional Support to Network of Associations of Local Authorities in South East Europe (NALAS)
01.07.2013
- 31.12.2027
With an institutional support to the Network of Associations of Local Authorities of South – East Europe (NALAS), SDC supports the decentralization and democratization processes as well as stability in South East Europe (SEE). NALAS strengthens national associations of local governments and fosters communication and cooperation among them. Through its advocacy activities, NALAS will support local governments in SEE to become more visible and taken into account, both by national governments and European institutions.
Swiss Entrepreneurship Program, Phase III
01.01.2024
- 31.12.2027
Start-ups are the key drivers of innovation, economic growth and job creation. The Swiss Entrepreneurship Program (Swiss EP), Phase III continues to support start-up ecosystem development, related partner organizations, growth-oriented start-ups and entrepreneurs in its partner countries, while consolidating experiences and results achieved.
Digital Financial Services Programme in Europe and Central Asia, Phase II
01.12.2023
- 31.12.2029
The Digital Financial Services Programme, Phase II, supports responsible access to digital financial services in Central Asia, South Caucasus and the Western Balkans by improving underlying regulations, digital infrastructure and private sector’s capacities.
Utilities of the Future Centre of Excellence
01.01.2023
- 31.12.2029
The Utilities of the Future (UoF) Centre of Excellence, based in Tirana, will draw from global expertise and use innovative tools to trigger, plan, and sustain performance improvements in water utilities, with a focus on the Western Balkans.
Small Business Impact Fund, Phase II
01.12.2022
- 30.11.2027
The Small Business Impact Fund (SBIF) is a multi-donor initiative of the EBRD to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs). SECO’s contribution to the SBIF aims to strengthen competitiveness and resilience of SMEs in Central Asia, Western Balkans, North Africa and South Caucasus by providing business advice, skills development and financing.
Global Financial Infrastructure Programme, Phase II
01.07.2022
- 31.12.2029
The Global Financial Infrastructure Programme fosters financial inclusion of individuals and responsible access to finance for SMEs through financial infrastructure reforms in SECO and SDC partner countries. It focuses on strengthening credit information systems, secured transaction reforms, as well as insolvency and debt resolution.
Swiss Import Promotion Program (SIPPO) 2021-2025
01.07.2021
- 30.07.2025
The Swiss Import Promotion Program SIPPO 2021-2025 supports Business Support Organisations (BSO), such as trade-related ministries and agencies, private trade promotion service providers, consultants, trade promotion organisations, and industry organisations thereby facilitating access for exporting companies to the Swiss and international markets.
Water Supply and Sanitation Sector Modernization Project
01.07.2021
- 30.06.2028
The Water Supply and Sanitation Sector Modernization Project, co-financed by SECO, provides critical support to Bosnia and Herzegovina in its efforts to offer a reliable, inclusive and financially sustainable water supply and sanitation services delivery to its citizens through a comprehensive and broadly coordinated water sector reform.
