The project database provides concrete insights into the international cooperation work of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO). You can filter for projects by topic, country and project owner (either the SDC or SECO).
Projects
Project database
Swiss Tourism for Sustainable Development Project
01.04.2023
- 31.03.2027
The Swiss Tourism for Sustainable Development Project (ST4SD) in Vietnam aims at making Vietnam’s tourism sector more sustainable and inclusive. It supports the preparation of relevant policies and strengthens public-private dialogues at both national and subnational levels in close collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
Global Quality and Standards Programme (GQSP), Phase II
01.11.2022
- 31.10.2027
The Global Quality and Standard Programme (GQSP) Phase II facilitates market access by improving capacities of SMEs to comply with quality and compliance requirements in destination markets.
New technologies for Public Asset Governance
01.09.2022
- 31.08.2025
The project will support cities in Vietnam with project specific technical assistance and capacity-development activities to leverage disruptive technologies to improve governance of public infrastructure. This will allow to better manage risks associated with rapid urbanization and climate change and building back after COVID-19.
Global Financial Infrastructure Programme, Phase II
01.07.2022
- 30.06.2027
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.
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.
Financial Management Umbrella Trust Fund
01.01.2022
- 31.12.2028
The Financial Management Umbrella Trust Fund brings together World Bank implemented programs under the three areas of i) Managing Public Finances, ii) Financial Reporting and Auditing and iii) Public-Private Sector Interface under one common governance structure, following the principles of the World Bank Groups Trust Fund Reform.
Productivity ecosystems for decent work
01.12.2021
- 31.12.2024
Building on proven partnerships with the ILO that improve working conditions and productivity in companies in national and global supply chains: Addressing the root causes of low productivity through an integrated approach to enable inclusive growth and create decent jobs in the post-pandemic recovery.
The Sustainable Trade Initiative IDH Phase II
01.07.2021
- 31.12.2025
Driving sustainability in agricultural value chains from niche to norm: Sustainable and inclusive value chains support governments and the private sector to jointly reach the Sustainable Development Goals.
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.
Integrated Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Programme
01.06.2021
- 30.06.2028
The Programme promotes sustainable private sector investment and helps to reduce negative externalities in selected countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America by improving environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices of both the financial and real sectors. It is implemented by the International Finance Corporation (IFC).
Better Work Phase IV
01.01.2021
- 31.12.2024
Improving working conditions and productivity in the global garment sector: Promoting compliance with national law and international core labour standards and supporting factories benefits workers, managers, countries and consumers and delivers a better normal in recovering from the Covid-19 pandemic.