Territorial water governance in the Gulf of Fonseca region
01.01.2016
- 17.04.2021
The programme facilitates the establishment of a system of territorial water governance, sustainable and integral water resource management, and the construction of 6 strategic water works as a result of private-public agreement in the Choluteca, Sampile and Nacaome watersheds in the region of the Gulf of Fonseca. The program empowers public-private water users and political stakeholders who lead national water policy and it indirectly benefits 66,000 families.
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Strengthening of civil-political-economic rights and social auditing
01.07.2015
- 30.08.2020
In Honduras, strengthening Human Rights (HR), transparency, and the fight against impunity are central to breaking out of the spiral of violence. The role of civil society constitutes an opportunity and at the same time a means to contribute to the construction of Rule of Law. The program supports five civil society organizations (CSO) and the UNDP, with presence in the southern region and Muskitia, so they can work together to promote social audits and protection of Human Rights.
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Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights: Contribution to Country Office Honduras
01.06.2015
- 31.12.2017
Human Rights promotion and protection in Honduras does not live up to international standards nor does it comply with international commitments as shown by the 2010 Universal Periodic review of the Human Rights Council. On demand of the Government of Honduras the UN is establishing a Country Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights in 2015. The office will combat impunity and strengthen the capacities of governmental entities and CSO-institutions to protect human rights.
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Community-driven watershed management for climate change adaptation
01.12.2013
- 31.12.2018
The "Dry Corridor" of Honduras has a “climate risk index” rating that is among the world’s highest. The population suffers from repeated drought and other extreme meteorological events. Rural families depend on natural resources and are the most affected. One critically important adaptation to climate change is integral water management. Using a community-driven approach, through dialogue and territorial governance mechanisms, the program will improve the resilience of the poor in the trans-border watershed of the Goascorán River.
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Local Economic Development in the Golfo de Fonseca Region
20.11.2013
- 30.06.2021
The project aims a promoting inclusive economic development in the Golfo de Fonseca Region, which is part of the dry tropical zone of Central America, particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change. The single phase Project, co-financed with IDB’s Multilateral Investment Fund, allows influencing larger IDB private sector operations and hence up-scaling. It also helps shaping SDC’s planned programs in local economic and value chain development.
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Cocoa Value Chain
01.05.2013
- 30.06.2019
Cocoa produced in agroforestry systems, mostly by smallholders in Nicaragua and Honduras, substantially increases employment and income generation as well as food security. This project links and capacitates key actors of the cocoa value chain in both countries and at the regional level. It promotes public-private partnerships to benefit 3’000 small cocoa producers and their families.
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Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development in Rural Areas (PYMERURAL)
01.05.2013
- 30.08.2015
Inclusive value chain development became a public policy priority in both Nicaragua and Honduras. PYMERURAL has been supporting institutions at national and local level to achieve greater competitiveness of micro, small and medium enterprises through local economic and value chain development (increased access to market opportunities, to services, improved regulatory and governance conditions). This short exit phase aims to further consolidate and scale up achievements.
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Water Diplomacy and Governance in key Transboundary Hot Spots
01.04.2013
- 30.06.2016
Avec une concurrence pour l’accès à l’eau toujours plus intense, le partage des bénéfices des eaux transfrontières (rivières, bassins hydrographiques, eaux souterraines) représente un défi majeur pour les pays riverains, voire à l’échelle mondiale. Ce programme contribue à une utilisation durable et équitable de ces eaux par des accords intergouvernementaux, issus de mécanismes de consultations consensuels et inclusifs entre les Etats concernés, en Asie centrale, Amérique centrale, Afrique de l’Est et australe.
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Regional Aguasan Programme
01.03.2013
- 30.06.2016
Swiss cooperation is well recognized in the water supply and sanitation sector in Honduras and Nicaragua. Regional activities in Central America enhance coverage, strengthen capacity building, support the harmonisation of sector specific plans and strengthen the formulation of policies at a regional level.
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Aguasan Programme Honduras
01.03.2013
- 30.06.2017
The population in rural areas and small towns of poor regions in Honduras still widely lacks sustainable water and sanitation services. The programme aims at improving living conditions of the population by providing water and sanitation infrastructure. State institutions at national and municipal levels will be strengthened. Community participation in the design, implementation and operation of the water infrastructure will be enhanced, thus contributing to the sustainability of service delivery.
Catastrophic Microinsurance in Central America
01.03.2013
- 31.03.2022
Central America is a natural disasters prone region where large vulnerable populations suffer over-proportionately from increasing frequency and impact of climate change events, as traditional disaster coping mechanisms are eroding with growing environmental pressures and rising urbanisation. The public-private development partnership with Swiss Re, FOMIN, and KfW’s Climate Adaptation Fund supports MiCRO in strengthening the disaster resilience of at least 80’000 vulnerable households by 30.9.2016.
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Disaster Risk Reduction Programme 2013-2017
01.02.2013
- 30.09.2019
Climate change will strongly affect Central America. DRR and CCA have become a public policy priority in Nicaragua and Honduras. The SDC DRR programme supports institutions at the regional, national and local level to strengthen response capacities and increase resilience. Capacities will be enhanced in local development planning, research, academic curricula, and community mobilization. Successful approaches will be consolidated, refined and scaled up.