WOLA Central America Monitor Single Phase
15.12.2017
- 31.12.2020
The WOLA Central America Monitor systematically assesses the progress (and regress) made to strengthen the rule of law, to reduce violence, and to combat corruption in the countries of the northern triangle (Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador). For this purpose it uses a set of quantitative and qualitative indicators which are publicly accessible. Data-based progress monitoring will provide the international community with a valuable basis for donor coordination and for the policy dialogue with the governments of Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador.
Gobernanza del riesgo en Centroamérica
01.12.2017
- 31.12.2023
Centroamérica es vulnerable al cambio y la variabilidad climática así como a otras amenazas geológicas que ponen en riesgo la vida de alrededor de 19 millones de personas y su desarrollo económico. El proyecto promueve la gobernanza regional para mejorar la efectividad en la reducción de los desastres y la adaptación al cambio climático para contribuir al desarrollo resiliente. Promueve acciones de preparación y respuesta a desastres, así como la formación especializada y de calidad en reducción de riesgos de desastres en carreras universitarias seleccionadas.
Society, culture and memory
01.11.2017
- 31.12.2023
The “Society, culture and memory” programme promotes culture and historical memory in Central America to stimulate processes leading towards more inclusive, less violent societies. Both culture and historical memory have enormous potential to help to create identities and transform societies in the Central American region, which has been characterized by inconclusive peace and democratization processes and the highest rates of violence in the world. With its long presence in the region and its impartial reputation, Switzerland is well positioned to enhance these processes
Strengthening responsible inclusive finance practices and building capacity in Central America & Caribbean by leveraging SPTF’s global work
01.11.2017
- 31.12.2021
Application of the Universal Standards for Social Performance Management (USSPM) by inclusive financial service providers can ensure that low-income and vulnerable people will improve their livelihoods as a result of client-centric financial services offered responsibly. The Social Performance Task Force is best positioned to promote the application of the USSPM globally - and with REDCAMIF in Central America & Caribbean - as effective market transparency and self-regulation tool for the global inclusive financial inclusion industry.
Programa de Empoderamiento Transformativo con Enfoque Psicosocial
01.11.2017
- 14.05.2022
El programa integra el enfoque psicosocial en la formación de la Policía Nacional y 12 organizaciones vinculadas al portafolio de COSUDE, fortaleciendo los procesos de diálogo, transformación de los conflictos, el empoderamiento y la cohesión social. Contribuye a reducir los niveles de violencia, polarización y la conflictividad social con enfoque en la región del Golfo de Fonseca y la Mosquitia. Crea una formación especializada sobre el enfoque psicosocial en la educación superior y técnica.
Fortalecimiento para la consolidación del Teatro Memorias
01.08.2017
- 31.07.2022
El programa privilegia el fomento a la cultura a través del arte teatral de alta calidad con énfasis en la construcción y consolidación de una oferta accesible a un público diverso que facilita la reflexión sobre el contexto político, económico y social y constituye un puente para el rescate de espacios públicos, la identidad y la cohesión social. El programa fortalece y consolida la capacidad creadora e independiente del Teatro Memorias con proyección urbana y a comunidades rurales.
Inclusive Economic Development Program Territorial Region 13 Gulf of Fonseca
01.08.2017
- 31.07.2022
The program contributes to generate 5'000 new jobs and to increase the income of 10’000 vulnerable families living in the watersheds of Choluteca, Goascorán and Nacaome by 10% annually. The program promotes public-private partnerships taking into account the challenges and potentials of smallholder families producing cashew, sustainable livestock and eco-tourism. It also facilitates territorial dialogue to establish rules that foster a business climate that combines financial benefits with social and environmental sustainability.
Strengthening the Systems that Combat Corruption and Impunity (MACCIH-CICIG) in Central America
01.07.2017
- 31.08.2020
Honduras and Guatemala requested the Organization of American States and the United Nations to create mechanisms to combat corruption and impunity. The Support Mission Against Corruption and Impunity in Honduras and the International Commission Against Impunity in Guatemala are supported by international cooperation in improving the justice system, the public prosecutor, and the anti-corruption and Human Rights protection agencies. COSUDE contributes to existing mandates and strengthens regional interchange.
Progetto concluso
Microacciones AH
01.05.2016
- 31.03.2019
Toda la régión está experimentando vulnerabilidad las que pueden causar catástrofes cuya magnitud limitada en la myoría de los casos, no justifica la activacíon de una respuesta internacional, perso todavía puede causar cictimas y daños considerables. En la misma manera los fenómenos geoffisicos como terremotos, tsunamis, erupciones volcánicas, etc., afectan la región. A través de pegueñas contribuciones Suiza se manifiesta como un socio de confianza para el fortalecimiento de su red y al mismo tiempo aumentar su visibilidad.
Inclusive territorial economic development in the Muskitia region, department of Gracias a Dios
01.03.2016
- 31.08.2021
The economic development programme is carried out in the Honduran Muskitia, a fragile indigenous territory with great productive potential. The program empowers the territorial stakeholders in the cocoa and fishing value chains and the basic grains production chain located in the mid and lower watershed of the Patuca river. It promotes public-private alliances that respect indigenous rights in accordance to the convention 169 of the international labor organization. These public-private alliances generate 3000 new jobs and increase the income of 1500 indigenous families by 10-30%.
Progetto concluso
Integrated Security Sector Reform and Violence Prevention in Honduras
01.01.2016
- 31.12.2018
Citizen security in Honduras continues to be a priority challenge for the country, with implications for both the living conditions of the population and democratic governability. In order to improve the efficiency and transparency of the security sector, the program brings together various reforms: i) police training and institutional development of the National Police, ii) strengthening criminal investigation and iii) strengthening municipal security. This phase provides continuity and consolidates the results achieved in the first phase.
Progetto concluso
Regional Aguasan Programme
01.01.2016
- 31.12.2018
In Central America, the Swiss Cooperation is well recognized in the water supply and sanitation sector. Regional activities enhance water and sanitation coverage, strengthen capacity building, support the harmonisation of sector specific plans and strengthen the formulation of policies as well as enhance mutual understanding of the challenges brought by the ODS.