Global Financial Infrastructure Programme
01.01.2015
- 31.03.2021
The Global Financial Infrastructure Programme (hereafter, the programme) will support the development and creation of well-functioning financial markets in SECO’s priority countries. With a specific focus on credit reporting and secured transaction, the programme will facilitate financial inclusion and foster responsible access to finance. It will be implemented by the the International Finance Corporation (IFC).
World Bank Capital Markets Strenghtening Facility, Phase I
01.01.2015
- 30.06.2021
The Capital Markets Strengthening Facility is an innovative cross-cutting initiative with the overall objective to develop stable and resilient capital markets and to facilitate long-term local currency financing for sectors critical for economic growth and poverty reduction. SECO’s funds are earmarked to its priority countries in the "South".
Public Private Infrastructure Advisory Facility, 2014-2017
01.12.2014
- 31.12.2017
The Public-Private Infrastructure Advisory Facility (PPIAF) is a multi-donor technical assistance facility aimed at helping developing country governments improving the quality of their infrastructure services through private sector involvement.
Sustainable Energy and Climate Change Initiative LatAm
01.10.2014
- 31.12.2017
The Sustainable Energy and Climate Change Initiative is a thematic fund of the Inter-American Development Bank for climate change. The SECCI Fund can be considered a "start-up instrument" for climate investments, or a project preparation fund for implementation of low carbon and resilient projects. SECO will contribute CHF 6.0 Mio to the Fund.
Swiss Entrepreneurship Program
01.10.2014
- 30.06.2019
The Swiss Entrepreneurship Program aims to create jobs in Serbia, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Macedonia, Peru, and Vietnam by improving the local entrepreneurship ecosystem. The Program is implemented by Swisscontact and J.E. Austin Associates. It has been awarded by open tender.
SeCompetitivo Strengthening Peru's competitiveness, Phase I
01.07.2014
- 31.12.2017
In light of OECD country program, Peru developed the Competitiveness Agenda 2014-18. The project aims to support the government in the implementation of this reform through providing thematic and strategic international expertise at the national level, and supports value chains strengthening initiatives at the subnational level.
Public Finance Management, Subnational Strengthening, Phase I
14.02.2013
- 30.06.2021
This program aims at providing technical assistance and training to Peruvian subnational governments in the area of public finance management (PFM). The objective is to improve public services delivery and increase cost transparency at the decentralized level. In Peru, regional governments and local governments represent more than 40% of total public spending. However, very little systematic action has been directed so far to support the strengthening and modernization of regional and local governments, thus reducing the capacity of sub-national governments to soundly deliver key public services in areas such as education, health, water and sanitation, waste management, public transport, and security.
Better Gold Initiative, Phase I
01.01.2013
- 31.12.2016
The Better Gold Initiative aims to create a mine to market path for sustainably produced gold from small and medium scale mining (ASMM) operations in Peru. Building on simple market mechanisms that honour compliance of producers with standards on traceability, environmental-, social-, governance- and community relation performance, the Better Gold Initiative will contribute to the transformation of small and medium scale mining activities into a motor for better livelihoods and sustainable development. The project is structured around four complementary components along the value chain: 1) Producers: Support to sustainable gold supply through technical assistance and capacity building for Peruvian ASMM artisanal, small scale and medium scale mining activities)- 2) Institutions: Strengthen certification schemes to broaden the impact of ASMM certification- 3) Policy: National Policy dialogue on ASMM related issues and extension strategy on the international level- 4) Demand: Multi-Stakeholder platform on sustainable gold and demand matching in Switzerland.
Sustaining Competitive and Responsible Enterprises SCORE, Phase II
01.01.2013
- 31.12.2017
SCORE is a practical modular training and workplace improvement programme to increase the productivity of SMEs while promoting cleaner production and respect for workers’ rights. SCORE demonstrates best international practice in manufacturing and service sectors and helps SMEs to participate in global supply chains.
The Sustainable Trade Initiative IDH Phase I
01.07.2012
- 31.12.2021
IDH is a neutral convener that brings together companies in a safe pre-competitive arena, acts as facilitator to organize cooperation between companies, NGOs, governments, knowledge institutes, banks and trade unions. IDH kick-starts sustainability programs by co-funding and de-risking private investments, and helps exploring new concepts that will help create scalable, self-sustaining solutions that deliver impact at scale on Sustainable Development Goals, with a focus on: improved livelihoods of smallholder farmers and increased, decent incomes for workers to help end poverty (SDG1), promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth (SDG 8), improve gender equality (SDG 5), nutrition (SDG 2) and help to halt deforestation (SDG 15) and reduce toxic loading.
Financial Regulator Strenghening and Inclusion, Peru, Phase I
18.06.2012
- 31.12.2018
The project aims at supporting financial stability in Peru by strengthening the country's financial regulatory and supervisory framework, promoting efficient consumer protection practices and supporting the implementation of a national anti-money laundering - combating the financing of terrorism strategy. It further aspires to encourage financial inclusion by creating a favorable legal framework conducive to the development of new financial products and increasing financial literacy of existing and potential customers. The direct beneficiaries of this program are Superintendencia de Bancos y Seguros (SBS) and regulated stakeholders, including financial intermediaries, private pension managers and insurance companies. The indirect beneficiaries are the public in general an final services consumers in particular.
Partnership for Market Readiness, Phase I
01.01.2011
- 31.12.2020
The Partnership for Market Readiness (PMR) is a forum for collective action and a fund to support capacity building to scale up climate change mitigation. The PMR brings together more than 30 countries, international organizations, and technical experts to facilitate country-to-country exchange and enables enhanced cooperation and innovation.
