El Agua Nos Une - Water stewardship: evidence-based decisions
01.01.2021
- 31.03.2026
Based on Switzerland’s decade long experience on private sector engagement and empowerment of public institutions, El Agua Nos Une programme focuses on strengthening evidence-based decisions for better water governance, in 4 Latin American countries. It envisions systemic change towards corporate water use efficiency and pollution mitigation, mobilizing stakeholders and investments in ecosystem preservation; contributing to a more equitable society and responsible water use.
Strengthening Capacities for Energy Efficiency in buildings in Latin America (CEELA)
15.03.2019
- 31.10.2023
By strengthening capacities and regulatory frameworks in energy efficient and thermally comfortable housing in Ecuador, Colombia, Mexico and Peru the CEELA project will contribute to reduce CO2 emissions in the sector while at the same time improve the quality of life, resilience and health of building occupants including economically disadvantaged groups. CEELA builds on long standing Swiss experience in sustainable buildings and will nourish policy dialogue at national, regional and global level.
Technical Assistance Fund Urban Mobility
01.01.2025
- 31.12.2030
The Technical Assistance Fund for Urban Mobility is a promising instrument to support Peru in advancing its reforms. It focuses on improving horizontal and vertical collaboration of the stakeholders through joint development of activities and calls for proposals for municipalities and private service providers.
Swiss Sustainable Coffee Platform
01.11.2024
- 31.10.2028
The Swiss Sustainable Coffee Platform (SSCP) is a multi-stakeholder initiative, comprising the Swiss coffee sector, including traders, roasters and retailers, as well as non-profit organizations and academia to promote sustainability along the coffee value chain.
LACChain - Digital wallets for financial inclusion
01.05.2024
- 31.12.2025
LACChain is a global blockchain alliance, it aims to foster innovation, reduce economic, social, gender and other inequalities, to promote financial inclusion, job quality and security, consumer protection and market integrity. To achieve this, LACChain focuses on blockchain community and regulatory compliant infrastructure / technology.
One-Stop-Shop for Investments
01.05.2024
- 31.10.2025
One-Stop Shops (Ventanillas Digitales de Inversiones, hereinafter: 'VDIs') are powerful tools to streamline processes for dealing with formalities, for more regulatory coherence across branches and levels of governments and reduce costs faced by entrepreneurs. This initiative aims to pave the way for the establishment of VDIs in Peru.
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.
Global Eco-Industrial Parks Program, Phase II
01.01.2024
- 31.12.2028
Industry accounts for a significant portion of global emissions, and has wide-reaching environmental and community impacts. The transformation of Industrial Parks (IPs) to Eco-Industrial Parks (EIPs) can make a significant contribution to Resource Efficient Cleaner Production, avoidance of waste and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Social Impact Bonds, Phase II
01.12.2023
- 30.11.2027
The Social Impact Bonds Phase II aims at fostering results-based finance (RBF) in Peru and Colombia, by providing technical assistance in selected sectors. The Program applies impact bonds to address barriers and opportunities, reward cost-effectiveness and foster public-private partnerships. It intervenes on policy, market and project level.
Urban Water Supply Security, Phase II, EUR
01.11.2023
- 31.10.2028
The water security project helps Peru to advance the systemic integration of water security aspects in the planning and provision of water and sanitation services at national, regional and local levels. Phase II builds on the good results of the first phase and particularly focuses on sustainability.
IFC Sustainable Cities, Phase II
01.07.2023
- 30.06.2027
This is the second phase of SECO’s successful partnership with IFC to promote Private Sector Engagement in infrastructure. It incorporates a series of learnings from the previous phase, e.g. extending instruments with the aim to increase mobilization of commercial financing or including public-private partnership (PPP) advisory in all regions.
Technical Assistance Fund SECOSAN, phase 2
16.06.2023
- 15.06.2026
The Technical Assistance Fund SECOSAN supports Peru to advance its reforms in urban water supply and sanitation. Phase I of SECOSAN established a platform for the relevant Peruvian central government actors to effectively collaborate and advance the reforms. Phase 2 of SECOSAN maintains the successful structure and builds on the lessons learnt.
