Strengthening regional cooperation on migration in the Western Balkans
01.06.2025
- 31.12.2027
In light of diversifying migration patterns and challenges with increasing regional dimensions, the migration policy priorities of Western Balkan governments are changing and the relevance of regional dialogue, coordination and cooperation is growing. This proposal seeks to promote coherent and effective regional governance of migration in all its multifaceted dimensions contributing to greater social cohesion and regional integration in the Western Balkans.
Progetto pianificato
For an Active Civil Society -Together (ACT)
01.10.2023
- 30.09.2027
The programme supports higher participation of civil society and all citizens (men and women) in decision-making, particularly at the local level. Civil society organizations (CSOs) are strengthened to rebuild the links with citizens and increase their capacities in order to better reflect citizens’ needs. Civil society organizations will better cooperate with each other and establish partnerships with local authorities to address communities’ needs and improve public services to citizens.
From Education to Employment (E2E)
01.01.2020
- 31.12.2023
The E2E program supports direct labor market measures in 5 locations in Serbia, through Career Guidance and Counselling and an Opportunity Fund for companies and training providers targeting 12'000 young women and men, of whom 20% vulnerable. Based on Work Based Learning (WBL) that will generate a minimum of 625 decent jobs for young people, the program will contribute to the re-design of inclusive and innovative youth employment measures and policies.
Coordination and society-wide dialogue on implementing the 2030 Agenda in Serbia - SDGs for all
01.03.2019
- 31.07.2022
The project is a contribution to support an innovative society-wide dialogue on the priorities of Agenda 2030, which leads to citizen-oriented and inclusive policies that contribute to sustainable development. Civil society is supported to influence development priorities through multi-stakeholder platforms, the Government is strengthened to better coordinate and finance Agenda 2030 implementation and the quality and availability of data for Agenda 2030 implementation is improved.
Soluzioni abitative per gli sfollati
01.03.2019
- 31.12.2022
A seguito della guerra negli anni 1990, in Bosnia e Erzegovina, Croazia, Montenegro e Serbia, più di tre milioni di persone sono state costrette a lasciare le proprie case e a rifugiarsi altrove, dentro o oltre i confini nazionali. A 23 anni dagli Accordi di Dayton, nei Balcani occidentali c’è ancora circa mezzo milione di persone vulnerabili sfollate a causa della guerra nell’ex Jugoslavia. Obiettivo del Regional Housing Programme (RHP) è fornire soluzioni abitative stabili ai profughi e agli sfollati interni che ne hanno bisogno.
| Paese/Regione | Tema | Periodo | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
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Balcani occidentali |
Migrazione
Trasferimenti forzati (rifugiati, sfollati interni, tratta di esseri umani)
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01.03.2019 - 31.12.2022 |
CHF 1'555'000 |
Policy advice for efficient VET reform in Serbia
01.01.2019
- 31.12.2021
Through this policy support to the Serbian Ministry of Education, governance mechanism of the new VET law will be put in place in a transparent and inclusive manner. State capacities will be able to evaluate the VET system. By increasing the outreach, the new system will be more need-based and available to all. All this will contribute to increased employment options for VET graduates. Partners are the Center for Education Policy (Serbian NGO) and the Swiss KOF.
Progetto concluso
Programme contribution to Brot für alle / Bread for all 2019-2020
01.01.2019
- 31.12.2020
Bread for all (Bfa), the development organization of the protestant churches of Switzerland, has aligned its mandate with the Agenda 2030. Through a network of ten faith-based organizations active in partner countries, Bfa supports disadvantaged people to access Food Security, Education and Health. It also strengthens communities in peacebuilding and conflict transformation, while furthering the social responsibility of Swiss stakeholders.
Institutional Support to Standing Conference of Towns and Municipalities
01.10.2018
- 30.09.2022
SDC is providing an institutional contribution to the Standing Conference of Towns and Municipalities (SCTM) to lead policy dialogue, advocacy and represent interests of local governments (LGs) before the central government in policy and law making. SCTM will promote decentralisation in Serbia together with the Ministry of Public Administration and Local Self Government, and support its member LGs to implement adopted laws and pursue reforms, ultimately bringing benefits to all citizens, men and women, in all sectors governed by LG.
Progetto concluso
Private Sector Development in Southwest Serbia
01.08.2018
- 31.01.2020
The Project – a mandate to the Regional Development Agency Zlatibor – will contribute to increased income and employment opportunities of Southwest Serbia’s inhabitants, especially young people and women. This will be achieved by improving the performance (inclusive growth and access to relevant services) of the tourism and traditional products sectors. The project is an essential part of SDCs commitment towards supporting growth of income and employment through private sector development in Serbia.
Policy advice for efficient VET reform in Serbia
01.06.2018
- 31.12.2021
Through this policy support to the Serbian Ministry of Education, governance mechanism of the new VET law will be put in place in a transparent and inclusive manner. State capacities will be able to evaluate the VET system. By increasing the outreach, the new system will be more need-based and available to all. All this will contribute to increased employment options for VET graduates. Partners are the Center for Education Policy (Serbian NGO) and the Swiss KOF.
Sviluppo delle capacità dei comuni serbi
01.01.2018
- 30.06.2022
La Svizzera appoggia il Governo serbo nella riforma delle amministrazioni pubbliche locali (Public Administration Reform) volta a rendere queste ultime più efficaci e accessibili alla popolazione e al settore privato. Il progetto SwissPRO opera in 99 comuni (due terzi del Paese) per migliorarne il buongoverno e promuovere l’inclusione sociale e le pari opportunità.
| Paese/Regione | Tema | Periodo | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
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Serbia |
Governance Diritti umani Gender No Theme defined
Decentralizzazione
Diritti dell'uomo (diritti delle donne inclusi)
Organisazione per l’uguaglianza di genere
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01.01.2018 - 30.06.2022 |
CHF 7'990'000 |
Support to strengthening Social Inclusion in Serbia
01.01.2018
- 31.12.2021
The programme is a contribution to improve the design, coordination and implementation of social inclusion policies of the Government of Serbia within the mandate of the Social Inclusion and Poverty Reduction Unit (SIPRU), which is affiliated to the Prime Minister’s Office. The quality and the capacities for implementation of the required social reforms, in the Europan integration process, will be improved and state institutions at national and local level will be able to better respond to the needs of vulnerable citizens.