Nordafrika (Ägypten, Tunesien, Marokko, Libyen und Algerien)

Die politischen Umwälzungen 2011 haben in Nordafrika einen langwierigen und ungewissen Übergangsprozess in Gang gesetzt. Die Schweiz will mit ihrem Engagement zu mehr Inklusion, Wohlstand und Frieden in der Region beitragen. Gemäss der Schweizer Strategie zur internationalen Zusammenarbeit 2021–2024 bilden Tunesien und Ägypten die beiden Schwerpunktländer der DEZA in der Region. 

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Nordafrika umfasst mehrere Länder mit sehr unterschiedlichem Profil, die wegen ihrer weltpolitischen Bedeutung und wegen ihrer Nähe zu Europa wichtige Partner der Schweiz sind. Alle Länder kämpfen mit denselben Herausforderungen und fragilen Situationen: hohe Arbeitslosigkeit, vor allem bei Jugendlichen und bei Frauen, Korruption, geschlechtsspezifische Diskriminierung, regionale Disparitäten sowie politische, wirtschaftliche und soziale Exklusion. Dazu kommen eine fragile Sicherheitslage, eine stagnierende Wirtschaft und grosse Herausforderungen im Migrationsbereich.

Engagement der Schweiz

Die Schweiz konzentriert ihr Engagement auf drei thematische Schwerpunkte: Gouvernanz und Menschenrechte, nachhaltige und inklusive Wirtschaftsentwicklung sowie Migration und Schutz. In Ägypten und Tunesien ist die Schweiz in allen drei Bereichen tätig. In Libyen und Algerien leistet sie humanitäre Hilfe. In Libyen setzt sie sich zudem für die Friedensförderung ein.

Gouvernanz und Menschenrechte

Die Schweiz verstärkt ihr Engagement für eine partizipative, effiziente, transparente und agile Gouvernanz, für mehr Rechtsstaatlichkeit sowie zur Förderung und Achtung der Menschenrechte, einschliesslich der Rechte von Frauen und Migrantinnen und Migranten. In Tunesien fördert das neue Programm die Konsolidierung der Demokratisierungsprozesse, insbesondere im Hinblick auf die Dezentralisierung. In Ägypten setzt sich die Schweiz für eine gute Regierungsführung ein und unterstützt die Zivilgesellschaft sowie Medien und Hochschulen.

Gute Regierungsführung

Armutsreduktion durch Konfliktprävention und Stärkung der Widerstandskraft

Nachhaltige und inklusive Wirtschaftsentwicklung

Die Schweiz konzentriert ihr Engagement auf strukturelle Wirtschaftsreformen und die Verbesserung der wirtschaftlichen Chancen für junge Menschen, Frauen und Männer. Dabei fördert sie insbesondere zuverlässige wirtschaftspolitische Rahmenbedingungen, innovative privatwirtschaftliche Initiativen, den Zugang zu Märkten und Vermögenswerten und die Schaffung von menschenwürdigen Verdienstmöglichkeiten für Frauen und Männer. Die Schweiz engagiert sich in sektorspezifischen Projekten für die Verbesserung der Basisinfrastruktur und der Stadtplanung, für die Entwicklung eines Privatsektors mit angemessenen Verdienstmöglichkeiten sowie für eine bessere Verwaltung der öffentlichen Finanzen und transparentere öffentliche Institutionen (Komplementaritäten zwischen DEZA und SECO).

Migration und Schutz

Nordafrika ist traditionellerweise geprägt von zahlreichen Migrationsbewegungen: innerhalb der Länder, der Region und als Ausgangspunkt nach Europa für Menschen, die aus ökonomischen Gründen und wegen Konflikten ihr Heimatland verlassen. Viele werden dabei Opfer von Gewalt und Ausbeutung. Die Schweiz trägt zur Schaffung der notwendigen Rahmenbedingungen in den Bereichen Schutz, Einhaltung des humanitären Völkerrechts, soziale Inklusion von Migrantinnen und Migranten, Beteiligung der Diaspora an der nachhaltigen Entwicklung, sichere Arbeitsmigration und Prävention von irregulärer Migration bei.

Auf regionaler Ebene liegt der Schwerpunkt auf dem Schutz, der Grundbildung und der Integration von Kindern und Jugendlichen, die auf zwei innerafrikanischen Migrationsrouten und im Migrationskorridor zwischen Nordafrika, dem Nahen und Mittleren Osten und Südasien unterwegs sind. Auf politischer Ebene strebt die Schweiz eine verstärkte Zusammenarbeit mit den nordafrikanischen Staaten in Migrationsfragen an.

Ansatz und Partner

Das Schweizer Engagement in Nordafrika wird departementsübergreifend von der Direktion für Entwicklung und Zusammenarbeit (DEZA), dem Staatssekretariat des EDA, der Abteilung Frieden und Menschenrechte (AFM), dem Staatssekretariat für Wirtschaft (SECO) und dem Staatssekretariat für Migration (SEM) umgesetzt.

Wichtigste Partner der Schweiz in Nordafrika

  • Nationale, regionale und kommunale Behörden der betroffenen Länder
  • Lokale und internationale Organisationen der Zivilgesellschaft (Dänischer Flüchtlingsrat, Acted, Euromed Rights, Internationale Stiftung für Wahlsysteme, International Rescue Committee, Première Urgence Internationale und Save the Children)
  • Internationale Organisationen: Internationales Komitee vom Roten Kreuz (IKRK), Büro der Vereinten Nationen für die Koordinierung humanitärer Angelegenheiten (OCHA), Welternährungsprogramm (WFP) und Entwicklungsprogramm der Vereinten Nationen (UNDP)
  • Schweizer NGO, Unternehmen und Kompetenzzentren: EBP, Helvetas, Swisscontact und Terre des hommes

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Projekte Ägypten

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Potable Water Management Programme (PWMP) in Upper Egypt Phase 2

01.05.2022 - 31.12.2025

Egypt has critical needs in better managing water resources and reducing water losses as well as consumption, especially in Upper Egypt (climate change impact, lack of infrastructure, high poverty level). Switzerland provides innovative solutions for improved potable water management and service provision to the vulnerable population. The mixed approach based on strengthening capacities of the water company, improving the infrastructure for potable water provision and on engaging the communities will serve as model for nationwide replication.


Strengthening the capacities of Community-Based Organisations serving migrants in Egypt

01.12.2021 - 30.11.2024

In Egypt, Community Based Organisations (CBOs) are key actors in responding to migrants and forcibly displaced persons’ basic needs especially amid COVID 19 pandemic. Building on lessons learnt from the first phase, CBOs will be further empowered to become more financially sustainable in order to continue providing quality services and advocate for migrants and forcibly displaced persons’ needs and rights in the donor community and with decision makers. 


Vocational Skills Development in Egypt

01.12.2021 - 30.06.2026

Over 1 million young people enter the Egyptian labor market every year. A well governed Technical Vocation Education and Training (TVET) system is needed to ensure that skills match the demand, young people are integrated in the labor market and earn a decent income. Switzerland will co-finance BMZ’s Technical Support for the Comprehensive Technical Education Initiative (TCTI), and contribute to the qualitative development and expansion of dual Vocational Education and Training (VET) by integrating the private sector requests and using a sectoral approach.


Support the juvenile justice system in Egypt

01.11.2020 - 31.01.2025

A more independent, impartial, and efficient judiciary is a prerequisite for the current protection of citizens. The juvenile justice system is one avenue where there is both a demonstrated need for engagement and government acceptance. Capitalising on OECD framework agreement with Egypt on rule of law, the proposed intervention will lead to enhanced sector specific governance practices and contribute in increasing trust with government stakeholders.


Youth For the Future

01.09.2020 - 31.12.2024

Switzerland promotes socio-economic inclusion of vulnerable youth to enable sustainable development in Egypt. The project “Youth for Future” strengthens protection and provides better livelihood opportunities for youth to facilitate their access to employment and promote social cohesion.  Egypt and Switzerland share a common interest to bring new perspectives to vulnerable young Egyptians, refugees and migrants with special focus on young women and in setting a favorable framework to promote inclusive socio-economic integration.


Facing COVID-19 together

25.08.2020 - 25.09.2021

Switzerland provides support to address health and socio-economic vulnerabilities of migrant and Egyptian children and their families, who are hit by the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. The implementing partner organisation “Save the children” is well positioned to help mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak, trough better access to primary health care, psycho-social support and multipurpose cash assistance.


PSTIC: Provision of protection and humanitarian assistance to vulnerable migrants in Greater Cairo

21.08.2020 - 31.12.2021

The increase in migrants and refugees residing in Egypt, coupled with shrinking humanitarian funding are leaving many at protection risk. With new challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the protection risks have risen and needs are exacerbated. This project will respond to the immediate protection needs of refugees and migrants by providing a comprehensive package of gender sensitive emergency protection services in Greater Cairo, with a special focus on women and children at risk. 


Enhance employability of migrants in Urban Cairo

01.07.2019 - 30.06.2023

Food-processing and the food service sector is ranked as Egypt’s second largest manufacturing industry This project supports the employability of vulnerable Egyptians and migrants, especially women, in the food sector.


Egyptian Red Crescent: Providing primary health care services to migrants and Egyptians in Greater Cairo

01.12.2018 - 31.05.2023

Access to public primary health care for migrants and Egyptians is a serious challenge. By the means of two “Mobile Clinics”, the project will answer to immediate medical needs of migrants and Egyptians in Greater Cairo. Advocacy on protection and health issues among decision makers will contribute to filling the gaps in service delivery. Thanks to its experience and ongoing engagement in health and protection in Egypt, Switzerland is well placed to provide early recovery and self-resilience interventions.


Sludge Management in Egypt

01.01.2023 - 31.12.2027

By piloting new sludge treatment, disposal and reuse practices the project tackles a crucial yet neglected aspect of the Wastewater Treatment Plants (WWTP) and supports a more comprehensive water resources management.


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, North Africa and South Caucasus by providing business advice, skills development and financing.

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Projekte Libyen

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North Africa Cultural Programme

01.04.2023 - 30.06.2025

Le programme fournit un cadre pour un appui à la Culture comme vecteur d’échanges et de dialogue entre les personnes et les sociétés civiles en Afrique du Nord. Il contribue aux processus de transition politique, à la création d’opportunités de développement économique et à une vision positive de la migration. Il renforce la capacité des peuples d’Afrique du Nord à mettre en valeur leur patrimoine et aux jeunes de la région à exprimer pacifiquement leurs aspiration et leur inventivité.


ACTED: Strengthening humanitarian coordination and access to safe and dignified protection in Libya

01.02.2019 - 31.01.2020

Through the current intervention, ACTED will adopt a twofold approach aiming to contribute to strengthen the response to protection cases in Libya through enhanced coordination and provision of cash assistance. On the one hand, ACTED will strengthen response capacities through the distribution of one-off cash grants based on ongoing protection monitoring activities. On the other hand, the project will support the voices of INGOs in the humanitarian coordination structure, by developing the activities of the INGO Forum.


North Africa Cultural Programme (NACP), Phase 1

15.12.2018 - 31.03.2023

By developing a Regional Cultural Programme, Switzerland seeks to facilitate intercultural dialogue and exchange as a foundation for peace and conflict sensitive development in North Africa and to foster artistic expression as a driver of change in support to the challenges of transition. This will promote peaceful coexistence, political stability and social cohesion in North Africa, hence providing a contribution to the prevention of violent extremism and alternatives for the fulfillment of North African youth in their own societies.

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Projekte Marokko

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North Africa Cultural Programme

01.04.2023 - 30.06.2025

Le programme fournit un cadre pour un appui à la Culture comme vecteur d’échanges et de dialogue entre les personnes et les sociétés civiles en Afrique du Nord. Il contribue aux processus de transition politique, à la création d’opportunités de développement économique et à une vision positive de la migration. Il renforce la capacité des peuples d’Afrique du Nord à mettre en valeur leur patrimoine et aux jeunes de la région à exprimer pacifiquement leurs aspiration et leur inventivité.


North Africa Cultural Programme (NACP), Phase 1

15.12.2018 - 31.03.2023

By developing a Regional Cultural Programme, Switzerland seeks to facilitate intercultural dialogue and exchange as a foundation for peace and conflict sensitive development in North Africa and to foster artistic expression as a driver of change in support to the challenges of transition. This will promote peaceful coexistence, political stability and social cohesion in North Africa, hence providing a contribution to the prevention of violent extremism and alternatives for the fulfillment of North African youth in their own societies.


Projet Oriental Protection Migrants Maroc

01.01.2017 - 31.03.2018

Morocco is a country of transit and destination for migrants and refugees, 20’000 of which live on the margins of society, despite the 2014 adopted first ever migration strategy, promising the respect of human rights and access to public services. The “Projet Oriental” facilitates access to health care and provides humanitarian support to 5’600 vulnerable migrants per year and coaches public and civil society service providers to care for the specific needs of the migrants.


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, North Africa and South Caucasus by providing business advice, skills development and financing.


Disaster Risk Financing and Insurance, Phase III

01.05.2022 - 30.04.2027

SECO is partnering with the World Bank to implement the Disaster Risk Financing and Insurance (DRFI) Program. The Program supports SECO priority countries in building their financial resilience to natural disasters and other crisis, including pandemics.


Public-Private Infrastructure Advisory Facility (PPIAF) 2022-2027

01.01.2022 - 30.06.2027

The Public-Private Infrastructure Advisory Facility is a World-Bank managed, multi-donor technical assistance facility aimed at creating an enabling environment for private sector investment in infrastructure, with the ultimate aim of improving lives through a better access to quality infrastructure services.


Swiss Import Promotion Program (SIPPO) 2021-2025

01.07.2021 - 30.07.2025

The Swiss Import Promotion Program SIPPO 2021-2025 supports Business Support Organisations (BSO), such as trade-related ministries and agencies, private trade promotion service providers, consultants, trade promotion organisations, and industry organisations thereby facilitating access for exporting companies to the Swiss and international markets.


Sustainable Long-Term Finance Facility

01.01.2021 - 30.06.2026

The Sustainable Long-Term Finance Facility aims to leverage private finance for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) and climate change assets through the development of local capital markets. It will be implemented by the World Bank Group.


Sustainable tourism in Morocco

01.09.2019 - 31.03.2025

The first phase of this project in Morocco aims at supporting the provinces of Azilal and Béni Mellal to develop a sustainable rural tourism with integrated sectors in order to reduce poverty, generate income opportunities, create new jobs and improve existing jobs in this region, especially for young people and women.


Sustainable Cities Platform

01.12.2018 - 30.11.2023

The availability and quality of urban infrastructure and related services constitute an essential basis for enhancing competitiveness, reducing poverty and environmental and climate change impacts.


Global Program for Intellectual Property Rights

01.03.2018 - 31.12.2024

Intellectual Property (IP) regimes are central to promoting innovation and the development of new goods, services and production methods. IP provides the incentive necessary to pursue further research and development, and creative works. Insofar, it is part of a sound foundation for a prosperous private sector and today's world trade system.


MENA Financial Inclusion: Women Banking Champions Program

16.10.2017 - 30.09.2023

The Women Banking Champions Program aims at increasing access to financial services for women and women entrepreneurs in the Middle East and North Africa region through the provision of advisory services to financial institutions (banks and microfinance institutions). It is a contribution to SECO/WE's inclusive and sustainable growth mandate.

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Projekte Tunesien

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Water sanitation in 10 medium-sized cities

01.04.2015 - 31.12.2024

This program includes the construction and expansion of existing sewerage systems and the construction of waste water treatment plants (WWTP) in medium-sized cities in Tunisia. It is planned to dedicate the Swiss financing for the construction of the WWTP in Tajérouine, for complementary measures and for the implementation consultant.


Sanad Fund for MSME

31.12.2013 - 31.12.2029

The Sanad Fund is an investment vehicle, that provides debt and equity financing as well as technical assistance to banks and microfinance institutions. The ultimate beneficiaries are micro, small and medium-sized enterprises. The Middle East and North African region is the main target region of the Sanad Fund.


Textile Value Chain in Tunisia

01.06.2012 - 31.12.2017

The first phase project will respond to the changing market requirements in the textile sector by providing a comprehensive VC approach. This first phase will support the Tunisian textile and clothing sector to overcome existing challenges, move up the value chain in niche products (technical textile) and open new markets.


Waste Water Treatment Plant in Thala and Feriana

01.03.2012 - 31.12.2024

This project aims at implementing wastewater infrastructure in the cities of Thala (15'000 inhabitants) and Fériana (27'000 inhabitants) in the Governorate of Kasserine, Tunisia. The infrastructure includes the financing of the treatment plants, the extension of the wastewater networks and pumping stations for both cities.


Government Debt and Risk Management Program, Phase I

03.07.2010 - 31.12.2015

The objective of this partnership ist to support selected middle-income SECO priority countries to better manage their fiscal risks, and thus strengthen their resilience against crises. The partnership comprises two programs: the Government Debt and Risk Management (GDRM) Program and the Disaster Risk Financing and Insurance (DRFI) Program.


Disaster Risk Financing and Insurance, Phase I

01.07.2010 - 31.12.2015

The objective of this partnership ist to support selected middle-income SECO priority countries to better manage their fiscal risks, and thus strengthen their resilience against crises. The partnership comprises two programs: the Government Debt and Risk Management (GDRM) Program and the Disaster Risk Financing and Insurance (DRFI) Program.


Swiss Technical Assistance Subaccount at the IMF for Southern Countries

01.05.2009 - 31.12.2015

Under the Letter of Understanding (LoU) South, the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) is financing through a dedicated Trust Fund ("the Subaccount") Technical Assistance (TA) implemented by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Africa, East Asia, and Latin America.

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