Emergency aid in the Kasai region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
01.09.2017
- 31.03.2018
The conflict that has plagued the Kasai region since August 2016 has added to the numerous crises affecting the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It has displaced more than 1.4 million people and plunged 3 million into food insecurity. Swiss Humanitarian Aid has extended its activities to this region where emergency aid is still almost non-existent. The SDC's intervention aims to cover the essential needs of people affected.
| Country/region | Topic | Period | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Democratic Republic Congo |
Humanitarian Assistance & DRR
Emergency food assistance
Material relief assistance
emergency-shelter
|
01.09.2017 - 31.03.2018 |
CHF 1'250'000 |
Support to Municipal Development Project (MDP-3)
01.09.2017
- 31.12.2021
Since 2009, the Municipal Development Project (MDP) has been the main vehicle for policy reform in the Local Governance sector in the oPt. It has channelled funding to Municipalities to support infrastructure projects and capacity-building activities in a transparent and equitable manner, despite huge challenges linked to 50 years of Israeli Occupation and to 10 years of intra-Palestinian divide. MDP-3 (2017-2021) is supported by 7 donors and the Palestinian Authority: SDC’s contribution is in line with Swiss Cooperation Strategy for the oPt (2015-2018).
| Country/region | Topic | Period | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Palestinian Authority |
Governance
Decentralisation
Democratic participation and civil society
|
01.09.2017 - 31.12.2021 |
CHF 5'300'000 |
Water and Sanitation for Syrian Refugees and Their Lebanese Hosts
15.07.2017
- 15.06.2020
The crisis in Syria has a significant impact in Lebanon. The country is home to over one million Syrian refugees. Basic needs are unmet due to this unprecedented population growth and lack of public facilities. The SDC supports a project of the Lebanese Red Cross on water and sanitation for Syrian refugees and host communities in the Akkar Governorate bordering Syria.
| Country/region | Topic | Period | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Lebanon |
WATER SUPPLY & SANITATION WATER SUPPLY & SANITATION DISASTER PREVENTION AND PREPAREDNESS
Disaster prevention and preparedness
|
15.07.2017 - 15.06.2020 |
CHF 1'100'000 |
Improving safety for the Croatian population in mine-infested areas
01.06.2017
- 10.12.2024
Mines and other explosive remnants of war are a dangerous legacy from Croatia's 1991–96 war and they continue to pose a threat to the local population. Integrating mine victims economically and socially is also a challenge for Croatian society. As part of its enlargement contribution, Switzerland has provided CHF 3 million to support mine-clearance measures and improve the situation for mine victims and their families. The goal is to improve living conditions for people living in mine-infested areas.
| Country/region | Topic | Period | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Croatia |
Unallocated / Unspecified Unallocated / Unspecified GOVERNMENT AND CIVIL SOCIETY
Sectors not specified
Sectors not specified
Removal of land mines and explosive remnants of war
Enhanced security and safety |
01.06.2017 - 10.12.2024 |
CHF 3'000'000 |
Support for international R&D cooperation in Croatia
01.05.2017
- 31.12.2022
Croatia ranks above average in terms of investment in new technologies compared to other EU member states but lags behind in the development of new products. Innovation is a key driver of economic development and therefore important to a country with a high unemployment rate. Switzerland is therefore contributing CHF 1 million to support Croatia's Eurostars programme. This programme promotes international R&D cooperation between Croatian SMEs and European partners.
| Country/region | Topic | Period | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Croatia |
Unallocated / Unspecified
Sectors not specified
Promoting economic growth and improving working conditions |
01.05.2017 - 31.12.2022 |
CHF 1'000'000 |
Maximum cooperation needed to manage glacier melt in Central Asia
01.05.2017
- 31.12.2020
How to meet the needs of Central Asia’s 68 million inhabitants for water while respecting the glaciers overlooking Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan? The SDC’s project is building on voluntary regional cooperation and rigorous scientific monitoring of the changes taking place in the glaciers.
| Country/region | Topic | Period | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Central Asia |
Water
Water diplomacy and security
Water sector policy
Water resources conservation
|
01.05.2017 - 31.12.2020 |
CHF 1'200'000 |
Higher Income in the South Caucasus Thanks to Competitive Agricultural Products
01.04.2017
- 31.03.2022
Livestock farming is an important source of income for a large part of the rural population in Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan. But many farmers live from subsistence farming and produce just enough food for their own needs. The aims of the project are to strengthen smallholder farms and to provide them with access to markets. This way, farmers can sell their honey, meat, cheese and wool products, and sustainably increase their incomes.
| Country/region | Topic | Period | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
|
South Caucasus |
Employment & economic development Agriculture & food security
SME development
Agricultural development
|
01.04.2017 - 31.03.2022 |
CHF 5'100'000 |
Reform and Development of Markets, Value Chains and Producers’ Organisations
01.03.2017
- 31.08.2021
Private sector-led agriculture and agribusiness in the Palestinian occupied territory (oPT) can play a key role in building a resilient economy towards economic growth and in safeguarding rights and entitlements to natural resources and markets. This program aims at improving income and productivity in the agriculture sector, through improved access to markets, increased share of local market, enhanced competitiveness and profitability of Palestinian agribusinesses.
| Country/region | Topic | Period | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Palestinian Authority |
Agriculture & food security
Agricultural development
Agricultural policy
Agricultural co-operatives & farmers’ organisations
|
01.03.2017 - 31.08.2021 |
CHF 3'000'000 |
Access to drinking water: a challenge in Tajikistan
01.03.2017
- 28.02.2021
In Tajikistan, the poorest country in Central Asia, half of the 8.5 million inhabitants do not have access to drinking water. In mountainous and rural regions, the figure reaches 80%. This situation poses a serious risk to public health. The SDC's project on 'Safe drinking water and sanitation management in Tajikistan' (SWSMT) focuses on access to drinking water and sanitation in the east of the country.
| Country/region | Topic | Period | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Tajikistan |
Governance Water
Decentralisation
Water supply
Water sanitation
Public sector policy
|
01.03.2017 - 28.02.2021 |
CHF 5'300'000 |
An attractive labour market for young Kosovars
01.01.2017
- 31.12.2020
The project « Enhancing Youth Employment » is aimed at improving job opportunities for young people in Kosovo, a population segment particularly impacted by unemployment. By connecting employers and job seekers, and by training young people in the skills in demand on the labour market, the project is helping to reduce unemployment and drive economic growth.
| Country/region | Topic | Period | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Kosovo |
Employment & economic development Vocational training
Employment creation
Vocational training
|
01.01.2017 - 31.12.2020 |
CHF 7'570'000 |
Better public services in fourteen of Benin’s communes
01.01.2017
- 31.12.2020
Efforts to decentralise public services in Benin are paying off. The SDC is focusing on two of the country’s departments. Since 2008, when the first support programme was launched, significant progress has been seen on the ground.
| Country/region | Topic | Period | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Benin |
Governance
Decentralisation
|
01.01.2017 - 31.12.2020 |
CHF 8'500'000 |
Effective management and prevention of Non-Communicable Diseases
01.01.2017
- 31.12.2021
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), non-communicable diseases are the biggest cause of death worldwide. On an international average 60% of deaths are linked to NCDs. This rate is often much higher in low-to-middle-income countries. This is the case in Kyrgyzstan where cardiovascular diseases, cancer and diabetes account for 80% of deaths
| Country/region | Topic | Period | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Kyrgyzstan |
Health
Primary health care
Health systems strengthening
|
01.01.2017 - 31.12.2021 |
CHF 4'810'000 |
