Strengthening the Capacity of the Romanian Gendarmerie

Project completed

The Romanian Gendarmerie will acquire Swiss and EU-knowledge as well as equipment to be better prepared to manage public order during large events. It will also be able to improve public safety in mountain areas where national and international tourism is an important feature. The project is part of the thematic fund security in Romania. Further information about this fund can be found among the additional information on the very bottom of this page.

Country/region Topic Period Budget
Romania
Enhanced security and safety
Combating corruption and organised crime
01.11.2012 - 30.06.2018
CHF  2’000’000
Target groups

Romanian Gendarms; Romanian public in general; Tourists

Activities

Conduct comparative studies at EU-level; Organize training workshops; Organize study visits to Switzerland; Procure a number of vehicles and other equipment

Results

Achieved results:  

  • Operational and security management practices shared
  • Good practices in public order management trained
  • Operational and logistical capacities enhanced
  • Good practices in safety in mountain areas shared
  • Processes and capacities in mountain area safety improved
  • Capacity for air-rescue in mountainous areas improved
  • Swiss Partner Institutions: Savatan Police Academy, REGA


Directorate/federal office responsible SDC
Credit area Swiss Contribution to the enlarged EU
Project partners Contract partner
Private sector


Budget Current phase Swiss budget CHF    2’000’000 Swiss disbursement to date CHF    0
Project phases Phase 22 01.10.2017 - 31.08.2019   (Completed) Phase 21 01.03.2016 - 30.09.2018   (Completed) Phase 20 01.03.2016 - 30.09.2019   (Completed) Phase 19 02.05.2016 - 28.02.2019   (Completed) Phase 18 01.09.2014 - 30.06.2017   (Completed) Phase 17 14.11.2014 - 31.08.2018   (Completed) Phase 16 01.02.2014 - 31.07.2015   (Completed) Phase 15 01.09.2014 - 28.02.2019   (Completed) Phase 14 01.03.2013 - 30.06.2018   (Completed) Phase 13 01.03.2013 - 30.11.2015   (Completed)

Phase 12 01.11.2012 - 30.06.2018   (Completed)

Phase 11 01.04.2012 - 31.03.2013   (Completed) Phase 10 01.04.2012 - 30.06.2017   (Completed) Phase 9 01.04.2012 - 15.06.2014   (Completed) Phase 8 01.03.2012 - 31.03.2018   (Completed) Phase 7 01.03.2012 - 31.08.2013   (Completed) Phase 6 01.03.2012 - 15.11.2014   (Completed) Phase 5 01.03.2012 - 30.06.2018   (Completed) Phase 4 01.03.2012 - 30.09.2019   (Completed) Phase 3 01.03.2012 - 30.07.2015   (Completed) Phase 2 01.01.2012 - 31.12.2017   (Completed)