Tajikistan Digital Foundations Project
01.09.2022
- 31.08.2028
In Tajikistan, public service delivery remains mostly complex and inefficient. Based on its experience in public sector reforms, Switzerland, in close cooperation with the World Bank, will support the digitalisation of public service delivery in order to improve access to and efficiency of public services. People's awareness of their rights to public services and their financial and digital literacy will be strengthened to hold the state accountable for the quality of public services.
Adaptive and Resilient Communities in their Habitat (ARCH)
01.09.2022
- 31.08.2027
The project aims at supporting the remote mountainous communities of Pamirs and authorities in developing resilient habitat and improving people's livelihoods in Tajikistan. This will be achieved through reducing vulnerabilities to natural hazards while strengthening participative disaster risk governance as well as joint definition and implementation of relevant risk reduction measures.
Contribution to the OSCE Academy in Bishkek
01.01.2022
- 31.12.2028
In Central Asia, the OSCE Academy offers a unique platform to train the youth in governance, economic policy, and security topics, as well as to foster open and constructive debate on regional security, development, and interconnectedness. This Swiss contribution will support the Academy in becoming and staying a leading institution for higher education and research, offering graduate and postgraduate programs that are supported by and connected to various research projects.
Supporting Accelerated Growth of Entrepreneurship (SAGE), Phase 2
01.05.2025
- 31.12.2029
The SAGE Phase 2 implemented by Accelerate Prosperity aims to promote climate resilient and inclusive private sector investment and job creation in Central Asia.
Urban Development in Uzbekistan and Tajikistan
01.09.2024
- 31.08.2028
The project provides technical assistance to the governments of Uzbekistan and Tajikistan to strengthen sustainable and resilient urban development. The World Bank will implement all activities.
Digital Financial Services Programme in Europe and Central Asia, Phase II
01.12.2023
- 31.12.2029
The Digital Financial Services Programme, Phase II, supports responsible access to digital financial services in Central Asia, South Caucasus and the Western Balkans by improving underlying regulations, digital infrastructure and private sector’s capacities.
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.
Central Asia Water & Energy Programme (CAWEP4)
01.07.2023
- 31.12.2028
CAWEP4 is a multi-donor trust fund managed by the World Bank which addresses regional, integrated water-energy management and climate change in Central Asia through technical assistance and high-level policy dialogue. Swiss accompanying measures for hydropower allow the mobilisation of relevant Swiss expertise.
City Resilience Program, Phase II
01.12.2022
- 31.12.2027
The City Resilience Program scales up the resilience of cities against adverse impacts of disasters and climate change. It does so by supporting risk-informed und multisector planning efforts, identify suitable interventions and investments that enhance the resilience of cities, and supports their bankability and access multiple financing sources.
Small Business Impact Fund, Phase II
01.12.2022
- 30.11.2027
The Small Business Impact Fund (SBIF) is a multi-donor initiative of the EBRD to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs). SECO’s contribution to the SBIF aims to strengthen competitiveness and resilience of SMEs in Central Asia, Western Balkans, North Africa and South Caucasus by providing business advice, skills development and financing.
Trade Promotion East
01.10.2022
- 31.12.2026
The Trade Promotion East Program aims to enhance competitiveness and sustainable export growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in agro-processing from SECO’s Eastern partner countries. The Program will be implemented by the International Trade Centre in the Western Balkans and Central Asia.
Global Financial Infrastructure Programme, Phase II
01.07.2022
- 31.12.2029
The Global Financial Infrastructure Programme fosters financial inclusion of individuals and responsible access to finance for SMEs through financial infrastructure reforms in SECO and SDC partner countries. It focuses on strengthening credit information systems, secured transaction reforms, as well as insolvency and debt resolution.
