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IC Strategy 2025-2028

IC Strategy 2025-2028

In December, the parliament approved the international cooperation strategy with adjustments to the budget. The FDFA and EAER are implementing these parliamentary decisions.

Investing in the future: private capital for sustainable development

Investing in the future: private capital for sustainable development

Where are the limitations and risks when private capital seeks profits in development cooperation? The podcast WHY CARE? provides answers.

"The situation in the country is still fragile"

"The situation in the country is still fragile"

The head of the SDC, Patricia Danzi, visited South Sudan at the beginning of January – one year before the launch of the new 2026–29 cooperation programme.

Switzerland and Kyrgyzstan: 30 years of successful cooperation

Switzerland and Kyrgyzstan: 30 years of successful cooperation

In 2024, Switzerland and Kyrgyzstan mark 30 years of cooperation. Switzerland has made a successful contribution to sustainable development in Kyrgyzstan over the past three decades.

International co-operation as integral part of Swiss security policy

International co-operation as integral part of Swiss security policy

Switzerland has a comprehensive approach to security. International co-operation helps to address global issues and reduce security risks.

Economic development

Economic development

Human development

Human development

The environment

The environment

Peace and governance

Peace and governance

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Digitalisation

Migration

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THEMES & DOSSIERS

INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION

INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION

Strategy for international cooperation 2025-2028

Every four years, the Federal Council adopts the strategy for international cooperation. Now the public is being consulted on the goals for 2025-28.

Humanitarian Aid

Humanitarian Aid

«Cash is King», even in humanitarian aid?

Stefan Bumbacher, guest of the third episode of WHY CARE?, explains the benefits of the Cash & Voucher Assistance approach in humanitarian crisis situations.

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The International Cooperation Forum 2025 comes to Zurich

What is economic growth? And how does it relate to sustainability? These questions will guide the 4th IC Forum, to be held on 27 and 28 February at the ETH Zurich.

Switzerland–Mongolia: a 20-year partnership

After 20 successful years, Switzerland is phasing out its development cooperation activities in Mongolia by 2024, making every effort to ensure the sustainability of the results achieved to date.

Latin America and the Caribbean

Latin America and the Caribbean

60 years of successful cooperation

Switzerland has played a significant role in shaping the development cooperation landscape in Latin America and the Caribbean over the past six decades. In 2025, Switzerland will embark on a new chapter of collaboration with Latin America and the Caribbean.

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