Development and Cooperation

International cooperation

Integrating human rights in business is a matter of global concern

Integrating human rights in business is a matter of global concern

Ten years ago, a framework to limit the impact of economic activity on human rights was established under the auspices of the UN.

Greening the blue in humanitarian aid

Greening the blue in humanitarian aid

Switzerland and the UN refugee agency have created a centre of expertise dedicated to the greening of humanitarian action.

Venezuelan refugees: Switzerland takes part in the donors' conference

INTERNATIONAL DONORS' CONFERENCE

Venezuelan refugees: Switzerland takes part in the donors' conference

Patricia Danzi, SDC Director General, represents Switzerland at the International Donors' Conference in Solidarity with Venezuelan Refugees and Migrants.

Switzerland supports democratic transition in Sudan

Switzerland supports democratic transition in Sudan

Ambassador Siri Walt is leading a delegation to Khartoum to sound out how Switzerland can leverage its support for the democratisation process in Sudan.

"It's important for development cooperation to be able to react quickly to crisis situations"

"It's important for development cooperation to be able to react quickly to crisis situations"

Combining development cooperation and emergency aid allows Switzerland to lend a highly effective helping hand to Nepal in its fight against COVID-19, says Ambassador Elisabeth von Capeller.

Economic development

Economic development

Human development

Human development

The environment

The environment

Peace and governance

Peace and governance

Agenda 2030

Digitalisation

Migration

Swiss know-how

INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION

INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION

The FDFA is mitigating the impact of COVID-19 around the world

How are Switzerland's international cooperation efforts helping to tackle the COVID-19 crisis? Here we provide an overview.

"Sustainable development would not be possible without business"

SDC Director General Patricia Danzi about the role of the private sector in international cooperation.

Development and cooperation

Development and cooperation

World Pulses Day: on the trail of Yakina the bean

SDC supports the Pan-Africa Bean Research Alliance. Fight against malnutrition, food security and empowerment in focus.

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International cooperation strategy

Swiss development cooperation will become more focused, making it more effective. This is reflected in Switzerland's new international cooperation strategy for 2021–24.